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Where do Penn State's 2026 commits rank in the latest Rivals300?

Mug-Shot 4x4by: Ryan Snyder4 hours agoRyanSnyderOn3
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Penn State defensive end target Tyson Harley. (Credit: EJ Holland | On3)

In just under 80 days, Penn State head coach James Franklin and his staff can officially sign the 25 players who are currently committed to the Class of 2026. Between now and then, the Rivals300 rankings will be updated one more time in November. It’ll then be updated after the early signing period in January, following key all-star games like the Under Armour All-America Game and the Navy All-American Bowl.

The Rivals300 was also updated on Monday, and it featured two notable changes for Penn State. Gonzaga edge rusher Tyson Harley continued his move up in the rankings, climbing 39 spots to No. 130 in the nation. He also surpassed running back Messiah Mickens to become the second-highest-ranked player in the class, according to Rivals.

However, Penn State did see its total number of Rivals300 players drop from nine to eight, as linebacker Mathieu Lamah fell out after previously being ranked No. 273 nationally. However, he remains a four-star prospect by Rivals. Lamah dropped from No. 17 at linebacker to No. 20 nationally.

Offensive lineman Kevin Brown remains the top-ranked player in the class, moving up two spots to No. 58 nationally. He’s the only player in the class who ranks among the top 100 prospects nationally. With Mickens now dropping eight spots to No. 150 nationally, six of Penn State’s eight Rivals300 players now rank in the back half of the rankings. Linebacker Terry Wiggins didn’t change at all, holding firm at No. 218 nationally. Every other player had modest drops between 10 to 16 spots.

Outside of the Rivals300, quarterback Troy Huhn moved up from an 88 overall three-star to an 89. Wide receiver Lavar Keys also improved from an 87 three-star to an 88. The DeMatha prospect climbed more than 30 spots at the wide receiver position to No. 72.

Penn State remains at No. 16 nationally in the 2026 Team Recruiting Rankings. They rank fifth in the Big Ten, behind USC (No. 1 nationally), Oregon (No. 4), Ohio State (No. 9) and Michigan (No. 10).

Penn State commits in updated 2026 Rivals300

56) OL Kevin Brown (Up two spots)
130) DE Tyson Harley (Up 39 spots)
150) RB Messiah Mickens (Down eight spots)
194) WR Jahsiear Rogers (Down 11 spots)
206) DE Jackson Ford (Down 16 spots)
209) TE Pierce Petersohn (Down 10 spots)
218) LB Terry Wiggins (No change)
237) OL Marlen Bright (Down 15 spots)