Advanced Scouting: Deyvid Palepale is almost a perfect match for Penn State

Headshot 5x7 reduced qualityby:Thomas Frank Carr•05/12/23•

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Penn State offered three-star defensive tackle Deyvid Palepale in September of 2022. Now, the 300-pound defensive tackle has 26 offers. (Photo: BWI)

Penn State football has yet to gain a verbal commitment from a defensive lineman in this cycle. An early fan favorite, Pennsylvania prospect Deyvid Palepale has a hardcore fanbase that wants the 305-pound nose tackle to join the Nittany Lions. The 6-1 defensive tackle recently picked up offers from various impressive schools, including Ohio State, Michigan, and Alabama. So why is he a three-star by most major recruiting services and not ranked by the fourth? Let’s look at his highlight film to get a cursory understanding of Palepale’s appeal.