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Author: hafer |
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Date Posted: 20:16:51 05/06/14 Tue Two for two Tuesday for Penn State is complete, as James Franklin and his coaching staff grow their recruiting class to 15 with the evening commitments from Top100 offensive tackle Sterling Jenkins and Top247 quarterback Brandon Wimbush. Jenkins was first to pop with Wimbush expectantly following suit roughly an hour later. Wimbush was viewed as a must get recruit in this class in Happy Valley. The Nittany Lions inched closer to Alabama in the 247Sports National Recruiting Rankings while pulling away from No. 3 Auburn. Perhaps Penn State’s class will continue to grow with priority recruits in the near future. One source indicated there could be more movement within the next week. The Priority Moving Forward: Penn State’s class is balanced with three offensive linemen committed, two running backs, two wide receivers, a quarterback, four defensive linemen, two linebackers and a safety. What’s the need? The want? The two in-state four-star cornerbacks in John Reid and Jordan Whitehead would be the perfect to finish to the talent that’s already been gathered. Penn State is the 247Sports Crystal Ball favorite for both Reid and Whitehead, however both don’t plan on announcing a college decision until after their senior seasons. The likes of Alabama, Maryland, Michigan State and Notre Dame are other contenders for the Top100 Reid, while Pittsburgh and West Virginia are the other challengers for the Top247 Whitehead. Three More While the Nittany Lions trail on the 247Sports Crystal Ball for Top100 offensive tackle Matthew Burrell and Top247 offensive tackle Grant Newsome, those are two that Franklin and company have a great shot to land. In fact, Penn State doesn’t have a single 247Sports Crystal Ball vote for Burrell, however they’re right there with Ohio State for the U.S. Army All-American’s signature. Alabama, Florida and LSU are also strongly in the mix. Michigan leads the way for Newsome on his Crystal Ball, but that may also not be necessarily true of what’s really playing out. The Nittany Lions are a very strong contender for the blue-chipper out of Mclean (Va.) The Lawrenceville School. It wouldn’t be surprising if they led. Penn State is the 247Sports Crystal Ball leader for Washington (D.C.) St. John’s College safety Ayron Monroe, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him jump into the fold at any point for the Nittany Lions. One Nittany Lions source is confident about where Penn State stands with all three. How Good Is Alabama’s Class? If Penn State landed Reid, Burrell, Newsome, Whitehead and Monroe, the Nittany Lions would still trail the Crimson Tide, by a little over three points, according to the 247Sports Class Calculator. Also Still In Play The Nittany Lions are the 247Sports Crystal Ball leader for three more in Top247 running back Josh Adams, defensive end Shareef Miller and linebacker Manny Bowen. Adams is ranked by 247Sports as the nation’s No. 16 running back, but he could also be a fantastic outside linebacker on the college level. He wants a crack on offense before playing any other position. Notre Dame, Pittsburgh and Stanford are a few other schools in the mix. Say Penn State lands Adams, Reid and Whitehead, that’d be a sweep of the top seven players in the state for Franklin and his staff. In-state recruiting was one of the first things he mentioned upon his hiring, and since the 247Sports Composite Ratings were established back in 2011, Penn State had not even landed the top in-state player. Jenkins changed that with his verbal. Bowen’s Crystal Ball trended Penn State prior to his March visit and offer to Happy Valley. Miami, Michigan State, Oklahoma and Rutgers are other programs he’s high on. The Scarlet Knights Arizona State and Oregon are contenders for Miller, however both he and Bowen continue to work on the things they need to away from the field to be able to contribute on the field at a place like Penn State. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |