Penn State recruiting targets in the updated On300: BWI Daily

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Penn State’s recruiting efforts for the Class of 2023 came into sharper clarity this week with the release of the On300 from Blue White Illustrated’s parent company. The BWI Daily Edition, Recruiting show focuses on that list and details where Penn State’s commits and targets ended up in the new rankings. Then, host Greg Pickel and recruiting insider, Ryan Snyder, go through the most important players.

Penn Stat recruiting targets and commits in the Top 100

First, they start with Penn State’s top committed players. Five-star offensive lineman Jven Williams cracked the top 15 players in the nation, while four-star interior lineman Alex Birchmeier is outside that five-star group. So, could Penn State have two five-star linemen in the same class? Snyder gives his thoughts.

Next, they look at the top 100 players in the nation and detail the targets that Penn State has a chance to land. Snyder starts with Thayer Academy tackle Samson Okunlola, who clocks in at 59th nationally. Okunlola has an even split between Penn State, Georiga, Rutgers, and Virginia in the On3 RPM Prediction Machine. So Snyder fills in the context of Penn State’s standing with the four-star tackle prospect. He also highlights tackle Kadyn Proctor and receiver Noah Rogers.

From there, Snyder singles out Florida defensive tackle Derrick LeBlanc, who is the 71st player in the nation per On3’s update. His relationship with a current Nittany Lion is a bonus for Penn State recruiting. How much? Snyder relays which player he’s close with and how realistic the possibility is. Later in the podcast, they discuss LeBlanc’s teammate, John Walker, who went from unranked to 125.

Other players that Snyder goes over include Maryland defensive tackle Jason Moore (89th overall) and 2nd ranked safety in the country, Cameron Seldon, as potential targets in the top 100.

Targets from 101-199

From there, they discuss the following 100 players and Penn State’s targets in that group. Gonzaga’s Evan Link leads this group. The 6-5 tackle jumped 75 spots in the rankings, and Snyder gives the story on how Link made such a giant leap.

Linebackers Ta’Mere Robinson, Tony Rojas, and receiver Rodney Gallagher are regional prospects with which Penn State sits in a strong position. Pickel details their movement on the list and gives his thoughts on their Penn State recruiting fit. Penn State commit Neeo Avery also checks in at this part in the list.

Finally, Snyder highlights physical freak Joseph Mupoyi from Archbishop Carroll at the defensive end position.

Penn State targets from 201-300

Lastly, they look at the final third of the group from 201-300. According to Snyder, quarterback JJ Kohl is a hot name, as is Florida QB Marcus Stokes. Check out the show to hear more about the quarterback situation.

They also touch on the running back situation with London Montgomery from Scranton Prep. The 5-9 tailback made the list, but Penn State is seemingly looking elsewhere. Will he get an offer? Again, Snyder gives some details on the situation. Finally, Snyder highlights dark horse defensive end, Jameial Lyons, from Roman Catholic in Philadelphia.

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