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With Penn State off to its best start ever in the early verbal commitment rat race, what I’d like to do in the first part of this “Phil Grosz’s Inside Look at Penn State Football” is list for you the top 20 prospects from the Class of 2013 among the 60-plus verbal scholarship offers from Penn State that I believe Bill O’Brien and his staff need to recruit the hardest to meet the recruiting needs that presently exist on Penn State’s roster.

Remember, this list will change during the Spring Evaluation Period in the second half of April and May, plus during the summer following Penn State’s summer football camp sessions in June when Penn State issues more scholarship offers.

What follows is short biographical sketch of each one of our Class of 2013 members on our Top 20 Hot List.

1. David Williams (6-0, 192/RB), Philadelphia Imhotep Charter, Pa. - The Northeast section of the country’s top rated running back. Rushed for 1,950 yards and 20 TDs in 2011. Has 4.4 40-yard speed and is rated by Rivals.com as the 196nd best prospect in the Class of 2013. He’s Penn State’s No. 1 rated RB on its board. Wisconsin, South Carolina, Maryland, Ohio State and Notre Dame are Penn State’s top competition.

2. Alex Anzalone (6-3, 220/LB), Wyomissing, Pa. - Pennsylvania’s top rated linebacker. Rivals.com rates Anzalone as the 16th best overall linebacker in the country. Lists over 30 offers including Florida, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Stanford, USC, UCLA, Alabama and FSU.

With Michael Mauti, Gerald Hodges and Mike Yancich graduating, landing three linebackers has to be a top priority for O’Brien and his staff.

3. Anthony Averett (6-1, 185/Ath.), Woodbury, N.J. - One of the best pure athletes in the Class of 2013. Can play WR or CB at the college level. Has 4.4 speed, ran 6.46 55-meter time in February, and has track and football All-American potential at the college level. Totaled 73 tackles, 12 pass breakups and four interceptions in 2011. Has 3.2 GPA. Penn State, Alabama, South Carolina, Rutgers and Miami might lead.

4. Robert Foster (6-3, 175/WR), Monaca Central Valley, Pa. - Rated by Rivals.com as the fourth best wide receiver in the country and the 26th best overall prospect in the Class of 2013. Had outstanding performance at the U.S. Army High School All-American Junior Combine in San Antonio, Texas on January 5. Lists over 30-plus offers. Won’t make a decision until January 2013. Penn State, Pitt and Alabama and possibly Ohio State lead, however the Buckeyes may be on the way out.

5. Dorian Johnson (6-6, 285/OL), Belle Vernon, Pa. - Rated along with Patrick Kugler from North Allegheny High School as the top offensive lineman in the WPIAL for the Class of 2013. Given a 4-star rating by Rivals.com and listed as the 33rd best offensive tackle in the country. Lists 20-plus offers with Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia the leaders.

6. Tyler Boyd (6-1, 175/Ath.) Clairton, Pa. - Rated by the G&W Recruiting Report as one of the top three prospects in the WPIAL for the Class of 2013. Led Clairton to its third straight PIAA A state title last fall. Rushed for over 2,400 yards and 48 TDs in 2011. Has the ability to be a RB, WR, and DB at the college level. Solid student with 3.2 GPA. Lists a dozen offers with Penn State, Pitt, Notre Dame, West Virginia and Wisconsin most notable on his list.

7. Buddy Brown (6-2, 215/LB), Williamstown, N.J. - Rated by some as the top LB in South Jersey for the Class of 2013. Lists over a dozen scholarship offers. Took an unofficial visit to Penn State on April 4. Boston College, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Pitt, Rutgers, Virginia and Wisconsin have all offered besides Penn State. Rated one of the top ten prospects in South Jersey for the Class of 2013.

8. Shane Jones (6-1, 220/LB), Cincinnati Moeller, Ohio - Rated as the 14th best overall OLB in the country by Rivals.com. Listed as one of the top three linebackers in Ohio for the Class of 2013. Totaled 89 tackles, nine tackles-for-loss and two sacks in 2011. Lists over 20 scholarship offers including Oklahoma, Texas A&M, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Arizona, Illinois and Michigan besides Penn State. Plans to visit Penn State for the Blue White Game on April 21.

9. Darian Hicks (6-0, 175/DB), Solon, Ohio - Penn State is looking to sign two cornerbacks in its Class of 2013. Hicks lists 11 scholarship offers with Michigan State, Penn State and West Virginia at the top of his list. Hicks will be a 3-year starter, was all-conference and is rated one of Ohio’s top five CBs in the Class of 2013.

10. Paul Harris (6-4, 185/WR), Upper Marlboro Frederick Douglas, Md. - One of the fastest rising players in ACC Country for the Class of 2013. Lists close to a dozen scholarship offers including USC, North Carolina, Virginia and NC State besides Penn State. USC, Auburn and Penn State appear to be his favorites. Is 6-4, 185 and reported to have 4.5 40-yard speed. Took unofficial visit to Penn State on April 4.

11. Donovan Munger (6-3, 285/DL), Shaker Heights, Ohio - Rated by Rivals.com as the 25th best overall defensive tackle in the country. One of Ohio’s top three DT prospects in the Class of 2013. Lists close to 15 scholarship offers. Totaled 40-plus tackles and six sacks his junior year in 2011. Auburn, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Tennessee, Michigan and Georgia Tech have offered besides Penn State.

12. Derwin Gray (6-5, 292/OL), Washington D.C. Friendship Academy - If Gray’s academics were totally in order Gray would definitely be listed among the top six or seven on the Top 20 Hot List. Rivals.com ranks Gray as the 12th best OT in the Class of 2013 and the 105th best overall prospect. He lists over 15 D-1 offers including Ohio State, Auburn, Clemson, Nebraska, Michigan State, Tennessee, North Carolina, FSU and West Virginia. Will be at the Blue White Game on April 21.

13. Zayd Issah (6-3, 210/Ath.), Harrisburg Central Dauphin, Pa. - Played RB, WR, FS and OLB positions in 2011 at Central Dauphin. Rated one of the top five prospects in Central Pennsylvania for the Class of 2013. Rushed for 1,345 yards and 21 TDs. Caught 29 passes for 672 yards and ten TDs. Totaled 123 tackles, 14 sacks and one interception in 2011. Lists close to 12 scholarship offers including Boston College, Virginia, Iowa and Maryland besides Penn State.

14. Donta Wilkins (6-3, 315/DL), Dumfries Potomac, Va. - Rated by most as the top DL prospect in Northern Virginia for the Class of 2013. Totaled 50-plus tackles and six sacks in 2011. Lists offers from Virginia, NC State, Boston College and Tennessee. Right now Virginia and Penn State are his favorites. Plans to take unofficial visit to Penn State on either April 14 or 21.

15. Delton Williams (6-2, 208/Ath.), Erie Cathedral Prep, Pa. - Was just offered by Penn State on Friday, April 6. Just might be Pennsylvania’s No. 2 rated SS/OLB combo behind Issah. Lists offers from Boston College, West Virginia, Duke, Pitt and Michigan State. Penn State, Michigan State and West Virginia appear to be his top three. Possible unofficial visit to Penn State on Saturday, April 14. Penn State might want Williams as a SS.

16. Derrick Green (6-0, 215/RB), Richmond Hermitage, Va. - Green is the No. 2 RB prospect on Penn State’s board behind David Williams. Was MVP at Penn State’s summer camp last June. Rated by Rivals.com as the sixth best overall RB in the country and the 64th best overall prospect. Rushed for over 1,500 yards and 27 TDs in 2011. Reported to have 4.4 40-yard speed. Lists over 30 scholarship offers.

17. Michael Deeb (6-3, 235/ILB), Plantation American Heritage, Fla. - With the commitment of Ryne Rankin to Georgia, Deeb now might be Penn State’s No. 1 target at the ILB position. Rivals.com ranks Deeb as the 23rd best inside linebacker in the Class of 2013. Lists over a dozen offers including Duke, Illinois, South Florida, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Expected to visit Penn State.

18. Alvin Bailey (5-11, 170/Ath.), Seffner Armwood, Fla. - This might be a big surprise, but BWI is hearing Bailey might have a real legitimate interest. With Ryan Switzer gone to North Carolina, O’Brien wants to recruit a top slot-WR on offense capable of producing yards after the catch. Averett and Bailey appear to be the top two targets. Lists over 20 offers including Notre Dame, FSU, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Texas A&M, and South Carolina. Was Hillsborough County’s Player of the Year and led Armwood to Florida’s 8A state title.

19. Eddie Vanderdoes (6-4, 285/DE), Placer, Calif. - This one might be a long shot for Penn State, but Vanderdoes plans to visit Penn State this summer. Rated by Rivals.com as the third best strongside DE in the country and the 21st best overall prospect. Lists over 30 scholarship offers including Alabama, California, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oregon, Texas A&M, UCLA and Washington. Has close relationship with Larry Johnson.

20. Maurice Hurst Jr. (6-2, 285/DT), Westwood Xaverian Brothers, Mass. - Is a top rated defensive tackle prospect in New England for the Class of 2013. Wanted to visit Penn State this past weekend (4/7), but will now visit sometime this week. Lists 15 D-1 offers including Ohio State, Boston College, Connecticut, Michigan State, Missouri, Nebraska, Virginia and Wisconsin. Still doesn’t have a Penn State offer, but that is expected to take place when he visits.

Back when Urban Meyer was named Ohio State’s head football coach at the end on November 2012, skeptics of how Meyer ran his football program at Florida promoted his critics to say, “Meyer is going to bring SEC recruiting tactics to the Big Ten.”

That wasn’t meant to be a complimentary comment from Meyer’s critics, because they were referencing with that quote the fact Meyer planned to keep recruiting players even if they had already verbally committed to another Big Ten school.

That criticism soon became a reality when Meyer convinced no fewer than seven members of the Class of 2012 verbally committed to other schools to change their verbal commitment to Ohio State between Nov. 28 and national-letter-of-intent day (Feb. 1) for the Class of 2012.

The biggest loser was Penn State who lost verbal commitments from OL Joey O’Connor, CB Armani Reeves, DT Tommy Schutt, LB Carmen Williams and that dreaded silent verbal commitment from DE Noah Spence.

The other players Meyer was able to switch were: OL Taylor Decker from Notre Dame, OL Kyle Dodson from Wisconsin and DE Se’Von Pittman from Michigan State.

It seems that Meyer richly deserves his nickname of “Flipper”, pinned on him by the subscribers of the Lions Den at bluewhiteillustrated.com.

However, not everything relating to recruiting that Meyer brought with him from the SEC has turned out to be a negative for the Big Ten, especially for Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State.

Presently most analysts believe at this stage, 68 days into the recruitment for the Class of 2013, the Big Ten has three schools (Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State) that should be ranked among the top ten recruiting classes in the country for the Class of 2013.

Michigan, at this early stage, has the consensus No. 1 recruiting class in the country. The Wolverines have already landed 16 verbal commitments, the most among Division 1 (FBS) schools.

Of those 16 verbal commitments 12 of them have a 4-star rating according to Rivals.com. The only four Michigan commits that don’t have a 4-star rating are: Ath. Gareon Conley from Massillon, Ohio, WR Jaron Dukes from Columbus, Ohio, TE Khalid Hill from Detroit, Mich., and RB Deveon Smith from Warren, Ohio.

The Wolverines’ top rated Rivals 4-star recruits are: OL Kyle Bosch from Wheaton, Ill., TE Jake Butt from Pickerington, Ohio, OL Chris Fox from Parker, Colo., LB Mike McCray from Trotwood, Ohio, QB Shane Morris from Warren, Mich., DB Dymonte Thomas from Alliance, Ohio and OL Logan Tuley-Tillman from Peoria, Ill.

Some analysts have already declared that Michigan will end up signing the No. 1 offensive line class in 2013 consisting of OL David Dawson from Detroit, Mich., OL Patrick Kugler from Wexford, Pa., plus Bosch, Fox and Tuley-Tillman.

But even more impressive than Michigan’s 16 verbal commitments is the fact 25 of 30 members of the Class of 2013 that have verbally committed to Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State have at least a 4-star ranking from Rivals.com.

Both the Buckeyes and the Nittany Lions have seven verbal commitments each and, except for DE/OLB Curtis Cothran from Council Rock North High School in Newtown, Pa., the remaining 13 Ohio State and Penn State verbal commitments have no lower than a 4-star ranking by Rivals.com.

The Buckeyes have one 5-star rated player in DB Cameron Burrows from Trotwood, Ohio.

RB Ezekial Elliott from St. Louis, Mo., OL Evan Lisle from Centerville, Ohio, Ath. Jalin Marshall from Middletown, Ohio, DT Billy Price from Youngstown, Ohio, DB Jayme Thompson from Toledo, Ohio and DB Eli Woodard from Voorhees, N.J. all are ranked as 4-stars.

Penn State’s top rated 4-star verbal commitments are: TE Adam Breneman (the country’s top rated tight end), DE Garrett Sickels from Little Silver, N.J. and DT Greg Webb from Erial, N.J.

Breneman (No. 22), Sickels (No. 50) and Webb (No. 78) are Rivals.com Top 100 recruits, and six out of the Nittany Lions’ seven verbal commitments are Rivals’ Top 250 players.

They are: DB Ross Douglas (No. 242) from Avon, Ohio, QB Christian Hackenberg (No. 153) from Fork Union, Va., and OL Brendan Mahon from Randolph, N.J.

Meyer has brought with him an aggressive recruiting philosophy that Grady Hoke’s staff at Michigan and Bill O’Brien and his staff at Penn State fully agree with and have adopted.

The proof regarding Penn State’s recruiting is the fact this is the first time the Nittany Lions have had three Rivals.com Top 100 (Breneman, Sickels and Webb) and six of seven Top 250 verbal commitments going into the Blue White Game on April 21.

It has, without question, been a philosophy that has produced a recruiting bonanza in the first 68 days of the recruitment of the Class of 2013 for the Wolverines, Buckeyes and Nittany Lions

In all, 46 players have already verbally committed to Big Ten schools and 30 of those 46 to Penn State, Michigan and Ohio State.

What follows is an alphabetical listing (by school) of the 30 players that have verbally committed to Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State.

Michigan
Kyle Bosch 6-5 285 OL 5.2 Wheaton St. Francis, Ill.
Jake Butt 6-6 230 TE 4.8 Pickerington North, Ohio
Taco Charlton 6-6 240 DE 4.8 Pickerington Central, Ohio
Gereon Conley 6-2 165 Ath. 4.5 Massillon Washington, Ohio
David Dawson 6-5 305 OL 5.35 Detroit Cass Tech, Mich.
Jaron Dukes 6-4 195 WR 4.6 Columbus Marion Franklin, Ohio
Chris Fox 6-6 297 OL 5.3 Parker Ponderosa, Colo.
Khalid Hill 6-2 230 TE 4.7 Detroit Crockett, Mich.
Patrick Kugler 6-5 285 OL 5.2 Wexford North Allegheny, Pa.
Joudon Lewis 5-11 170 DB 4.5 Detroit Cass Tech, Mich.
Mike McCray 6-4 230 LB 4.65 Trotwood Trotwood-Madison, Ohio
Shane Morris 6-3 185 QB 4.6 Warren De La Salle, Mich.
Wyatt Shallman 6-3 255 Ath. 4.7 Novi Detroit Catholic Central, Mich.
Deveon Smith 5-11 195 RB 4.5 Warren Howland, Ohio
Dymonte Thomas 6-1 175 DB 4.5 Alliance Marlington, Ohio
Logan Tuley-Tillman 6-7 280 OL 5.3 Peoria Manuel, Ill.

Ohio State
Cameron Burrows 6-1 195 DB 4.5 Trotwood-Madison, Ohio
Ezekiel Elliott 6-0 200 RB 4.5 St. Louis John Burroughs School, Mo.
Evan Lisle 6-6 265 OL 5.1 Centerville, Ohio
Jalin Marshall 6-0 190 Ath. 4.5 Middletown, Ohio
Billy Price 6-4 280 DL 5.0 Austintown Fitch, Ohio
Jayme Thompson 6-2 185 DB 4.55 Toledo Central Catholic, Ohio
Eli Woodard 6-1 175 DB 4.5 Voorhees Eastern, N.J.

Penn State
Adam Breneman 6-5 225 TE 4.6 Camp Hill Cedar Cliff, Pa.
Curtis Cothran 6-5 225 DE/OLB 4.7 Newtown Council Rock North, Pa.
Ross Douglas 5-10 182 DB 4.5 Avon, Ohio
Christian Hackenberg 6-4 215 QB 4.7 Fork Union Military Academy, Va.
Brendan Mahon 6-5 305 OL 5.2 Randolph, N.J.
Garrett Sickels 6-4 225 DE 4.65 Little Silver Red Bank Regional, N.J.
Greg Webb 6-2 295 DL 4.9 Erial Timber Creek, N.J.

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Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State have begun the Class of 2013 recruiting season with a bang.

It’s only been 40 days since signing day for the Class of 2012 on Feb. 1 and already Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State have landed one 5-star and 20 4-star verbal commitments.

In fact, Michigan, just 40 days since signing day for the Class of 2012 has the No. 1 ranked recruiting class in the country.

Brady Hoke has already convinced 15 players to verbally commit to the Wolverines, and 12 of those 15 verbal commitments have been given a 4-star rating according to Rivals.com.

The best of those 4-star players that have verbally committed to Michigan that have a 5.9 rating index by Rivals.com are: OL Kyle Bosch from Wheaton, Ill., TE Jake Butt from Pickerington, Ohio, OL Patrick Kugler from Wexford, Pa., DB Dymonte Thomas from Alliance, Ohio and OL Logan Tuley-Tillman from Peoria.

Even better, Hoke has received three 4-star verbal commitments with a 6.0 rating index from Rivals. Those three are: OL Chris Fox from Parker, Colo., LB Mike McCray from Trotwood, Ohio and QB Shane Morris from Novi, Mich.

Just like with the Class of 2012, Hoke is doing a remarkable recruiting job in the state of Ohio. The Wolverines already have landed commitments from six members of Ohio’s Class of 2013.

Butt, TE Taco Charlton from Pickerington, WR Jason Dukes from Columbus, Ath. Gareon Conley from Massillon, McCray, and Thomas. Butt, Charlton, McCray and Thomas are all 4-star recruits according to Rivals.com.

Also, Michigan could easily end up with the No. 1 offensive line class in the country for the Class of 2013. Bosch, OT David Dawson from Detroit, Fox, Kugler and Tuley-Tillman are all 4-stars.

If it wasn’t for Michigan’s fabulous start in recruiting, Big Ten football fans would be singing the praises for Urban Meyer at Ohio State and Bill O’Brien at Penn State with the exceptional start by the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions in the first 40 days of the recruitment for the Class of 2013.

The Buckeyes have five verbal commitments, one 5-star and four 4-star verbals according to Rivals.com

The 5-star commitment is Ohio’s No. 1 rated player DB Cameron Burrows from Trotwood, Ohio, plus its four 4-star recruits in OL Evan Lisle from Centerville, Ohio, Ath. Jahn Marshall from Middletown, Ohio, DL Billy Price from Youngstown, Ohio and DB Eli Woodard from Voorhees, N.J.

Considering what took place with the Jerry Sandusky scandal, what Penn State’s O’Brien has been able to accomplish in recruiting over the past 40 days is remarkable.

Penn State has verbal commitment from TE Adam Breneman from Camp Hill, Pa., the consensus No. 1 rated TE in the country, plus three additional Rivals top 250 players and 4-star commitments in DB Ross Douglas from Avon, Ohio, QB Christian Hackenberg from Fork Union, Va. and DE Garrett Sickels from Little Silver, N.J.

Outside of what Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State have accomplished over the last 40 days, both Michigan State and Nebraska have been able to corral three 4-star rated verbal commitments for the Class of 2013.

The Spartans’ 4-star verbal is LB Jon Reschke from Birmington, Mich. Nebraska’s two 4-star recruits are: Ath. Tre’vell Dixon from Baldwin, La. and DB Marcus McWilson from Youngstown, Ohio.

What follows is an alphabetical listing, by school, of the 33 players from the Class of 2013 that have verbally committed to Big Ten schools.

Illinois
Dillon Cazley		5-10	165	DB	4.5	Charleston, Ill.

Indiana
Reggie Spearman		6-2	215	LB	4.7	Chicago Simeon, Ill.

Michigan
Kyle Bosch		6-5	285	OL	5.2	Wheaton St. Francis, Ill.
Jake Butt		6-6	230	TE	4.8	Pickerington North, Ohio
Taco Charlton		6-6	240	DE	4.8	Pickerington Central, Ohio
Gareon Conley		6-2	165	Ath.	4.5	Massillon Washington, Ohio
David Dawson		6-5	305	OL	5.35	Detroit Cass Tech, Mich.
Jaron Dukes		6-4	195	WR	4.6	Columbus Marion Franklin, Ohio
Chris Fox		6-6	297	OL	5.3	Parker Ponderosa, Colo.
Khalid Hill		6-2	230	TE	4.7	Detroit Crockett, Mich.
Patrick Kugler		6-5	285	OL	5.2	Wexford North Allegheny, Pa.
Joudon Lewis		5-11	170	DB	4.5	Detroit Cass Tech, Mich.
Mike McCray		6-4	230	LB	4.65	Trotwood Trotwood-Madison, Ohio
Shane Morris		6-3	185	QB	4.6	Warren De La Salle, Mich.
Wyatt Shallman		6-3	255	Ath.	4.7	Novi Detroit Catholic Central, Mich.
Dymonte Thomas		6-1	175	DB	4.5	Alliance Marlington, Ohio
Logan Tuley-Tillman	6-7	280	OL	5.3	Peoria Manuel, Ill.

Michigan State
Gerald Holmes		6-0	205	RB	4.6	Flint Carmen Ainesworth, Mich.
Jalyn Powell		6-1	185	Ath.	4.55	Warren Harding, Ohio
Jon Reschke		6-2	225	LB	4.7	Birmingham Brother Rice, Mich.
R.J. Shelton		5-11	185	RB	4.45	Beaver Dam, Wisc.

Minnesota
Keelon Brookins		5-11	175	DB	4.55	Oakdale Tartan, Minn.

Nebraska
Tre'vell Dixon		6-1	195	Ath.	4.5	Baldwin W. St. Mary School, La.
Marcus McWilson		6-0	195	DB	4.55	Youngstown Cardinal Mooney, Ohio

Ohio State
Cameron Burrows		6-1	195	DB	4.5	Trotwood-Madison, Ohio
Evan Lisle		6-6	265	OL	5.1	Centerville, Ohio
Jalin Marshall		6-0	190	Ath.	4.5	Middletown, Ohio
Billy Price		6-4	280	DL	5.0	Austintown Fitch, Ohio
Eli Woodard		6-1	175	DB	4.5	Voorhees Eastern, N.J.

Penn State
Adam Breneman		6-5	225	TE	4.6	Camp Hill Cedar Cliff, Pa.
Ross Douglas		5-10	182	DB	4.5	Avon, Ohio
Christian Hackenberg	6-4	215	QB	4.7	Fork Union Military Academy, Va.
Garrett Sickels		6-4	225	DE	4.65	Little Silver Red Bank Regional, N.J.

Wisconsin
Garret Dooley		6-2	215	LB	4.65	Rochester, Ill.

Bio In the Mix Outlook Ryan Burns Quarterback Ashburn, Va. Stone Bridge 6-foot-5, 218 pounds Penn State, Boston College, Rutgers, Stanford, Virginia, West Virginia National Ranking: 47 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR Christian Hackenberg Quarterback Fork Union, Va. Fork Union Military Academy 6-foot-4, 214 pounds Penn State, Alabama, Florida, Miami, Rutgers, South Carolina, Virginia National Ranking: 153 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR Greg Bryant Running Back Delray Beach, Fla. American Heritage 5-foot-11, 200 pounds Penn State, Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, FSU, Georgia, Illinois, LSU, Miami, MSU ,Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, USC, Wisconsin National Ranking: 23 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - With 26 offers, its still unclear if the four-star running back from Florida will take PSU seriously. So far, he’s mentioned Oklahoma, Alabama, Florida State, USC and Notre Dame as schools he really likes. He’s also very interested in Miami. Early impressions are that PSU will have to work hard just to get a shot at Bryant. Derrick Green Running Back Richmond, Va. Hermitage 6-foot, 215 pounds Penn State, Arkansas, UNC, OSU, Oklahoma, Purdue, Rutgers, USC, Tennessee, Southern Cal, Vanderbilt, UVa, Wisconsin National Ranking: 64 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Green grew up and Ohio State fan, but he claims the Buckeyes aren’t his favorite. Multiple recruiting writers would beg the differ, but as of now, he appears to be open to everyone. He visited Michigan this past weekend, Feb. 25, but it’s still unclear if he’ll visit PSU this spring. Ty Isaac Running Back Joliet, Ill. Joliet Catholic 6-foot-3, 215 pounds Penn State, Arizona, Akransas, Auburn, Clemson, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ole Miss, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Tennessee, USC National Ranking: 18 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Isaac is one of the nation’s top running backs. He’s been offered by almost every Big Ten school so far and holds 21 offers total. He’s mentioned Michigan as one of his favorites, and he’ll visit Notre Dame March 3. He also plans to visit USC and Oklahoma. PSU has to make a serious push soon, because he plans to cut his list this spring to at least 10, possibly top five. DeVeon Smith Running Back Warren, Ohio Howland 5-foot-11, 195 pounds Penn State, Bowling Green, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio State, WVU National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Smith was at Penn State’s Junior Day on Feb. 18. He’s also Anthony Stanko’s high school teammate. He’s been quiet with the media so far, but we know he does have offers from both Ohio State and Michigan. He’s also arguably the best running back in Ohio. Jamari Smith Running Back Neptune Beach, Fla. Fletcher 6-foot, 200 pounds Penn State, Arkansas, FIU, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Southern Miss, WVU National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/8) - Smith said he plans to visit South Carolina, Wake Forest, Duke, Clemson and possibly North Carolina during his spring break. As a junior, Smith rushed for almost 2,200 yards and 24 touchdowns. David Williams Running Back Philadelphia, Pa. West Catholic 6-foot, 188 pounds Penn State, Arizona, ASU, UConn, Maryland, MSU, Notre Dame, OSU, Pitt, Purdue, Rutgers, South Carolina, Temple, Tennessee, Wisconsin National Ranking: 192 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Williams already holds more than 15 offers. He visited Penn State for Junior Day on Feb. 18, then went to Rutgers the next day. He’d like to visit Wisconsin, Virginia, Ohio State and USC sometime this spring, but nothing is set yet. Tyler Boyd Wide Receiver Clairton, Pa. Clairton 6-foot-1, 168 pounds Penn State, Akron, Arizona, Boston College, Pitt, Va. Tech, West Virginia National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Boyd picked up a PSU verbal offer during Junior Day, adding that Bill O’Brien has been telling him that he’s one of PSU’s top five prospects at wide receiver. PSU wants him to play the X receiver, but Boyd’s athleticism could let him play a few positions in college. He mentioned West Virginia and PSU as two early favorites recently. Reggie Davis Wide Receiver Tallahassee, Fla. Lincoln 6-foot-1, 170 pounds Penn State, Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Miami, Ole Miss, UNC, NC State, Notre Dame, Oregon, Purdue, South Carolina, Tennessee National Ranking: 118 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Davis recently visited both Florida State and Florida. His hands and speed are both impressive, as he’s one of the top WRs in Florida, but BWI feels like PSU is going to have a tough time landing Davis. Right now, Auburn, Kentucky, Florida, Southern Miss and Clemson are the schools he seems high on. Robert Foster Wide Receiver Monaca, Pa. Central Valley 6-foot-3, 170 pounds Penn State, Florida, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Pitt, Rutgers, Southern Cal, West Virginia National Ranking: 26 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Foster visited Penn State for Junior Day back on Feb. 18, but outside of that, it’s been tough getting an real info out of Foster when it comes to PSU. He plans to visit a few more schools again this spring, so he could make it back to PSU, but right now, it’s still unclear where PSU stands with Foster. Paul Harris Wide Receiver Upper Marlboro, Md. Frederick Douglass 6-foot-4, 185 pounds Penn State National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Harris seems very excited about his PSU offer. In fact, he said that PSU, Auburn and USC are his favorite schools, despite the fact that both the Tigers and Trojans are yet to offer. If he visits PSU this spring, BWI feels as the Nittany Lions could legitimately become the favorite. Brian Lemelle Wide Receiver Harrisburg, Pa. Bishop McDevitt 5-foot-11, 170 pounds Penn State National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Lemelle was offered a few days before he visited Penn State for its Feb. 18 Junior Day. He’s hearing mostly from Pitt, Boston College, Penn State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Michigan State, and Rutgers. Lemelle is interested in PSU, but he’s going to take his time when it comes to the recruiting process. Adam Breneman Tight End Camp Hill, Pa. Cedar Cliff 6-foot-5, 220 pounds PSU, Alabama, Auburn, Boston College, Duke, FSU, Georgia, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, MSU, UNC, Northwestern, ND, OSU, Pitt, Purdue, Rutgers, South Carolina, Stanford, Temple, Tennessee, UVA, Wake Forest, Washington National Ranking: 22 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR Dorian Johnson Offensive Lineman Belle Vernon, Pa. Belle Vernon 6-foot-6, 280 pounds PSU, Boston College, Cincinnati, UConn, Maryland, Ole Miss, Nebraska, Pitt, Temple, Tennessee, UVa., Va. Tech, WVU National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Dorian was offered by Penn State during Junior Day on Feb. 18. He’s definitely interested in PSU and we feel as if the coaching staff should have a good shot with Johnson. He’s still wide open, however, but look for PSU to make his list when he starts making cuts. Patrick Kugler Offensive Lineman Wexford, Pa. North Allegheny 6-foot-5, 265 pounds PSU, Arizona, Boise State, Cal, Cincinnati, Colorado, Florida, FSU, Iowa, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, MSU, UNC, Oklahoma, Pitt, Purdue, South Carolina, Stanford, Syracuse, Tennessee, Va. Tech, WVU National Ranking: 54 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR Brendan Mahon Offensive Tackle Randolph, N.J. Randolph 6-foot-5, 302 pounds PSU, Alabama, Boston College, UConn, Florida, Miami, Michigan, UNC, NC State, Rutgers, Temple, UCF, WVU National Ranking: 190 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Mahon will be on campus Friday, March 16. He’s also rumored to be a Penn State lean at the moment, so Mahon is certainly someone BWI will be monitoring closely over the next few days/weeks. Mike McGlinchey Offensive Lineman Philadelphia, Pa. William Penn Charter 6-foot-9, 280 pounds Penn State, Boston College, Duke, Florida, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, Pitt, Rutgers, Temple, Tennessee, UVa. National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - McGlinchey was offered by Penn State last week and he appears to have genuine interest in the Nittany Lions. He just visited Virginia this past weekend, adding that Virginia is near the top of his list. However, PSU should have a great shot at McGlinchey, as he really likes how much PSU stresses academics, as well as Coach McWhorter. Ethan Pocic Offensive Lineman Lemont, Ill. Lemont 6-foot-7, 285 pounds Penn State, Auburn, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Tennessee, USC, Wisconsin National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Pocic picked up an offer from PSU recently, just after he named a top ten of Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Auburn, Notre Dame, USC, Florida and Oklahoma. BWI is still checking in with Pocic to see if PSU has a legitimate shot at receiving a visit, but he was very interested in PSU a few months back. Jonathan Allen Defensive End Ashburn, Va. Stone Bridge 6-foot-3, 225 pounds Penn State, Maryland, Michigan, UNC, N.C. State, Oklahoma, Rutgers, Stanford, UVa., Va. Tech, Wake Forest National Ranking: 100 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Allen had a great visit to Penn State when he joined high school teammate Ryan Burns for Junior Day. He said that he wasn’t really taking PSU all that serious before the trip, but now that’s definitely not the case. Alabama was his favorite school growing up, so watch if they offer. He would like to visit Bama, Michigan, Oklahoma and Florida this spring. Kenny Bigelow Defensive End Bear, Del. Red Lion Christian Academy 6-foot-3, 280 pounds Committed to Southern Cal National Ranking: 6 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR Tashawn Bower Defensive End Somerville, N.J Immaculata 6-foot-5, 230 pounds Penn State, Arkansas, Clemson, UConn, FSU, Kansas, Kentucky, LSU, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, MSU, Ole Miss, Nebraska, NC State, Notre Dame, OSU, Oklahoma, Pitt, Purdue, Rutgers, South Carolina, Tennessee, UCLA, UVa., Va. Tech, National Ranking: 250 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Penn State offered the four-star a few weeks back, but its not exactly clear where PSU stands at the moment. He will visit Georgia March 3 and is also saying that he plans to cut his list of 29 offers down to 10 sometime this spring, so we should know sooner than later if Bower is interested in Penn State. Dajaun Drennon Defensive End Sicklerville, N.J. Timber Creek 6-foot-4, 227 pounds Penn State, Boston College, FSU, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, UNC, Purdue, Rutgers, Syracuse, Tennessee, UVa., Washington National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Drennon recently visited Kentucky this past weekend, Feb. 25. He’s also trying to visit Alabama, Michigan and West Virginia during spring practice. As of now, it looks like PSU has really taken a hit with Drennon and teammate Greg Webb. In fact, it’s still unclear how interested the new staff is in both prospects. De’Asian Richardson Defensive End Orange Park, Fla. Orange Park 6-foot-4, 270 pounds Penn State, Alabama, Duke, Mississippi, South Carolina, South Florida National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Richardson committed to Florida State during his unofficial visit this past weekend, Feb. 25, only to back off of that commitment a few hours later. Regardless, its pretty clear that Florida State will be a favorite for Richardson, while he’s also giving a strong look to both Alabama and South Carolina. We think PSU is going to have a tough time getting Richardson on campus, but if he does make it up here, that’ll be big for the coaching staff. Garrett Sickels Defensive End Little Silver, N.J. Red Bank Regional 6-foot-4, 225 pounds Penn State, Alabama, BC, UConn, Duke, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Miami, Ole Miss, Nebraska, ND, OSU, Oklahoma, Rutgers, SOuth Carolina, Wisconsin National Ranking: 50 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR Tracy Sprinkle Defensive End Elyria, Ohio Elyria 6-foot-4, 245 pounds Penn State, Arkansas, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Syracuse, Toledo National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/8) - Sprinkle has only visited a few programs, none of which have offered. He’s a pretty big defensive end, one that could grow into a defensive tackle. He says he would like to visit Penn State this spring, but nothing has been set. Eddie Vanderdoes Defensive End Placer, Calif. Placer 6-foot-4, 285 pounds Penn State, Alabama, ASU, Army, Boise State, Cal, Colorado, Michigan, Ole Miss, Nebraska, Nevada, Notre Dame, Oregon State, UCLA National Ranking: 21 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Vanderdoes was offered by Penn State last week, and he seems generally interested in the Nittany Lions, considering he’s from the other side of the country. Larry Johnson appears to be the biggest reason he’s interested in PSU, but only time will tell if Penn State has a real shot at Vanderdoes. Wyatt Teller Defensive End Bealeton, Va. Liberty 6-foot-5, 250 pounds Penn State, Boston College, Duke, Maryland, N.C. State, Rutgers, Tennessee, UVa., Va. Tech National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Teller visited PSU for a game last season and he seems generally interested in PSU. However, many think that Virginia Tech may be the early favorite for Teller. He said he would like to visit PSU in March, but nothing is set just yet. Donovan Munger Defensive Tackle Shaker Heights, Ohio Shaker Heights 6-foot-3, 278 pounds Penn State, Auburn, Cincinnati, Duke, Ga. Tech, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Tennessee, WVU National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Munger impressed BWI with his knowledge of Penn State. Growing up in Ohio, he’s also not an Ohio State fan, adding that if the Buckeyes were to offer, it wouldn’t ‘propel them to the top’ or anything like that. He just recently visited Michigan, but BWI feels as if PSU should have a good shot at Munger. Henry Poggi Defensive Tackle Baltimore, Md. Gilman School 6-foot-3, 250 pounds Penn State, Alabama, Auburn, Boston College, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Ole Miss, NC State, ND, OSU National Ranking: 43 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Poggi is the son of Gilman Head Coach Biff Poggi. A few schools that were reportedly standing out back in December are Alabama, Auburn and Ohio State, but Poggi isn’t very media friendly, so its still a bit unknown where he stands at the moment. Greg Webb Defensive Tackle Sicklerville, N.J. Timber Creek 6-foot-2, 290 pounds Penn State, Alabama, UConn, FSU, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, MSU, UNC, Oklahoma, Purdue, Rutgers, Syracuse, Tennessee, UCF National Ranking: 78 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Ever since Webb and teammate DaJaun Drennon had a poor visit to PSU during the Iowa game this past season, neither have had much to say about PSU. As of now, it looks like PSU’s chances took a serious hit with both he and Drennon when both weren’t allowed in the recruiting lounge following the Iowa game. It’s still not exactly known what happened that day. Donta Wilkins Defensive Tackle Potomac, Va. Dumfries 6-foot-2, 290 pounds Penn State, Boston College, NC State, UVA National Ranking: State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/8) - Wilkins is another prospect BWI has to learn more about. Being from Virginia, its reasonable to believe Larry Johnson is making a serious push with Wilkins, but again, BWI still needs to learn more. Alex Anzalone Linebacker Wyomissing, Pa. Wyomissing 6-foot-3, 220 pounds Penn State, Alabama, Boston College, Florida, FSU, Georgia, Louisville, Maryland, Michigan, MSU, UNC, Northwestern, Notre Dame, OSU, Oklahoma, Rutgers, South Carolina, Temple, Virginia National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Anzalone has been without a doubt Pennsylvania’s fastest rising prospect in the past few weeks. With 23 total offers now, don’t expect Anzalone to make any kind of decision anytime soon, but we feel like PSU should have a decent shot if they continue to make a serious push. His father played football at Florida, however, so look for the Gators to possibly be an early favorite. Jarred Alwan Linebacker Cherry Hill, N.J. Camden Catholic 6-foot-2, 230 pounds Penn State, Boston College, UMass, Temple National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Alwan was offered by the Nittany Lion coaching staff last week. According to his coach, he’s very interested in Penn State and is likely to visit Happy Valley before the end of spring. Buddy Brown Linebacker Williamstown, N.J. Williamstown 6-foot-2, 205 pounds Penn State, Boston College, Idaho, UNC, Pitt, Rutgers, USF, UVa., Wake Forest, West Virginia, Wisconsin National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Brown was supposed to visit PSU this past weekend, but that was pushed back until spring practice due to an event with his family. Brown has visited a few schools now, but BWI believes Brown is very interested in PSU, just like the coaches are very interested in him. It’s early, but we feel PSU has a great shot with Brown. Michael Deeb Linebacker Plantation, Fla. American Heritage 6-foot-3, 229 pounds Penn State, Illinois, Rutgers, South Florida, SMU, WVU National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Out of all the Florida prospects to get an offer, BWI feels best about Deeb when it comes to PSU actually having a shot at him. He’s interested in academics, which will help PSU, plus its reputation at linebacker. If he visits PSU during his spring break, which he said he’d like to, that could give PSU a real shot at landing Deeb. Jermaine Grace Linebacker Miramar, Fla. Miramar 6-foot-1, 220 pounds Penn State, FSU, Miami, Tennessee National Ranking: 226 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/8) - The four-star prospect has seven total offers now, but it’s still unclear if Penn State will play a factor in this race. James Hearns Linebacker Tallahassee, Fla. Lincoln 6-foot-2, 220 pounds Committed to Florida National Ranking: 157 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR Zayd Issah Linebacker Harrisburg, Pa. Central Dauphin 6-foot-3, 205 pounds Penn State, UConn, Maryland, Rutgers, Temple, UVa National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Issah was offered by PSU during the Feb. 18 Junior Day. PSU is recruiting him to play linebacker, but even if PSU gets early commitments from other LBs, BWI feels that PSU will still pursue Issah due to his athleticism. He’s not as high on PSU as his high school teammate and PSU commit Evan Schwan, but PSU is at or near the top of his early offers list. Shane Jones Linebacker Cincinnati, Ohio Moeller 6-foot-1, 210 pounds Penn State, Akron, Arizona, Cincinnati, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan, MSU, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pitt, WVU National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/8) - Jones had his first extensive conversation with the Nittany Lion coaching staff this past Tuesday, March 6. He says he would like to visit Penn State this spring, but getting a ride to Happy Valley could be easier said than done. He’s a very well spoken prospect, education is important. BWI thinks he definitely fits the PSU mold. Tim Kimbrough Linebacker Indianapolis, Ind. Warren Central 6-foot-1, 226 pounds Penn State, UConn, Maryland, Rutgers, Temple, UVa National Ranking: 119 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Kimbrough is one of the top linebackers in the nation. He’s visited Ohio State, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville and Wisconsin so far this spring, but has been to Michigan State, Alabama, Florida, Notre Dame and Georgia in the past. If he makes it to PSU, that’d be great, but as of now, it looks like PSU will have to fight hard for Kimbrough. Micah Kiser Linebacker Baltimore, Md. Gilman School 6-foot-2, 215 pounds Penn State, Boston College, Florida, Maryland, Purdue, Rutgers National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Kiser is up to eight offers now, but its still unclear where PSU ranks. He has visited Maryland already and a few think the Terps are an early leader. His next visit as of now is Stanford in April, but BWI wouldn’t be surprised if Kiser made it to PSU before the Blue-White Game. E.J. Levenberry Jr. Linebacker Woodbridge, Va. C.D. Hylton 6-foot-3, 226 pounds Penn State, Alabama, Florida, FSU, Louisville, LSU, Maryland, Michigan, UNC, N.C. State, N.D., OSU, Oklahoma, Rutgers, Tennessee, UVa., Va. Tech National Ranking: 15 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Levenberry visited Penn State for a game this past season, but since then hasn’t had much to say about PSU. He’s visited both Ohio State and Michigan in the past few weeks, while Florida State, Oklahoma, Florida, Notre Dame, Tennessee, and Auburn appear to be his favorites. We think PSU is going to have a tough time landing Levenberry. Trey Johnson Linebacker Lawrenceville, Ga. Central Gwinnett 6-foot-1, 220 pounds Committed to Auburn National Ranking: 36 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR Ben Gedeon Linebacker Hudson, Ohio Hudson 6-foot-3, 215 pounds Penn State, Boston College, Duke, Michigan, MSU, OSU, Pitt, Purdue, Stanford, Tennessee, UVA, West Virginia National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Gedeon has been quiet lately, but as of about three weeks ago, he said that he hadn’t heard much from the new coaching staff. We believe Gedeon still has a verbal offer, as Vanderlinden appeared to be very interested, but it’s still a bit unclear where Gedeon stands with PSU right now. Devin Butler Defensive Back Washington, D.C. Gonzaga 6-foot-1, 170 pounds Penn State, Baylor, Boston College, UConn, Houston, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, UNC, NC State, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Rutgers, UVa., WVU, Wisconsin National Ranking: 4 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Despite not being part of the Rivals250, BWI feels as if Butler is one of the top defensive backs in the Mid-Atlantic region. He seems to have a pretty good sense for what PSU is all about as well, but he’s still yet to visit, so that should be one of the the coaching staff’s top priorities this spring. Butler visited UNC this past weekend, Feb. 25. Ross Douglas Defensive Back Avon, Ohio Avon 5-foot-10, 180 pounds Penn State, Boston College, UConn, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Maryland, Minnesota, Northwestern, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee National Ranking: 242 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR Kendall Fuller Defensive Back Olney, Md. Good Consel 6-foot, 185 pounds Penn State, Boston College, California, Clemson, Florida, FSU, Miami, Michigan, NC State, Notre Dame, OSU, Oklahoma, Purdue, Rutgers, UVa., Va. Tech National Ranking: 4 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Fuller has been pretty quiet so far with reporters. He has at least 21 total offers (probably more) and is the nation’s 4th ranked prospect overall by Rivals.com. It’s going to be tough for PSU to land Fuller, but as of now, it looks like PSU has as good of a chance as anyone. We need to learn more about Fuller before we get a good feel for where PSU stands, however. Kirk Garner Defensive Back Olney, Md. Good Consel 5-foot-11, 180 pounds Penn State, Boston College, Cincinnati, FSU, Maryland, Navy, NC State, Ohio, Purdue, Vanderbilt, Va. Tech, West Virginia National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Garner visited Auburn this past weekend, Feb. 25. He’s mentioned Ohio State, Clemson and Tennessee as offers he’d like to get, adding that Ohio State was the school he “loved” growing up. It’s still unclear who PSU is really after, Garner or his teammate, Kendall Fuller. Vernon Hargreaves III Cornerback Tampa, Fla. Wharton 5-foot-10, 177 pounds Penn State, Arizona, Cal, Duke, Florida, FSU, Georgia, GT, Louisville, Miami, Michigan, Ole Miss, MSU, Missouri, ND, OSU, Oklahoma, Purdue, USC, Tennessee, Texas A&M, USC, Vanderbilt, UVa., Washington National Ranking: 10 State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Hargreaves is one of the top prospects in he entire country this year. Penn State just recently offered the five-star prospect, but it’s still unclear if he’s interested. Darian Hicks Defensive Back Solon, Ohio Solon 6-foot, 175 pounds Penn State, Boston College, Illinois, MSU National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Hicks has definitely been offered by PSU and he appears to be one of their top targets at cornerback. He has, however, mentioned Michigan State as an early favorite, so PSU has a lot of work to do. He says he’s looking at team’s depth charts, so PSU should have an edge there. Kyle LaPorte Athlete Piscataway, N.J. Piscataway 5-foot-10, 175 pounds Penn State National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Penn State was the first school to offer LaPorte. While he’s listed as an athlete, PSU would like for him to play defensive back, most likely corner. He recently visited West Virginia and will go to Georgia Tech in March. It’s still not 100 percent clear where the new PSU staff has LaPorte ranked. Ryan Switzer Running Back Charleston, W.V. George Washington School 5-foot-10, 170 pounds Penn State, Bowling Green, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Northwestern, Purdue, Wake Forest National Ranking: NR State Ranking: NR Position Ranking: NR (Update – 3/12) - Switzer is without a doubt one of PSU’s top targets at wide receiver/athlete. He’s also a candidate for an early commitment, as he appears to have PSU safely within his top three. Look for Switzer to visit again this spring, either for practice or the Blue-White Game.