Ask Penn State recruiting expert Ryan Snyder: BWI Live
Penn State football has had a busy week already, so there’s plenty to discuss on the BWI Daily Edition. Host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder to discuss the commitment of Anthony Speca. Snyder will also answer your questions live on the show, so join us at 7 pm to ask the expert!
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Penn State player shoots up On300 rankings in final update
While T-Frank and Snyder will mostly answer your questions, they will have plenty to talk about. The final On300 rankings for the Class of 2023 came out Tuesday afternoon, with a significant jump for several players. Find out where tight end Andrew Rappleyea landed in the update and find out which players moved the most up or down.
They’ll also begin a more detailed look at the Class of 2024. T-Frank will ask Snyder to give his thoughts about the strengths and weaknesses of the upcoming class. What stands out to him about the prospects in the region? And which players will stand out from the rest? They’ll also talk about positional needs on the roster and what he thinks the Nittany Lions need to address.
Check out more recruiting content from today, with a sneak peek at Greg Pickel’s article about Speca.
8 things to know about new Penn State commit Anthony Speca
Penn State has added its second verbal commitment in the Class of 2024. Fresh off an unofficial visit to see the Lions in State College, four-star Pittsburgh linebacker Anthony Speca picked head coach James Franklin’s team on Tuesday over multiple other Power 5 options.
Get to know the 6-foot-1, 215-pound junior and the rest of the Lions’ Class of 2024 below.
1. How it started
Pittsburgh was the first school to offer Speca all the way back in April 7, 2021. Penn State waited for a few weeks to move on the linebacker but did so on April 28, 2021. By the start of 2023, Speca had offers from more than 20 Power 5 programs.
2. Who else was involved?
Speca took 28 unofficial visits before making his choice. Seven of those trips were to Penn State, which made the Lions a longtime factor in his recruitment. The linebacker saw Michigan and Notre Dame five times each and Pitt four times. He also visited four other schools, including Ohio State, at least once. The Lions, Wolverines, and Fighting Irish were the top-tier participants in this recruitment, however.
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