Where do Penn State's commits and top targets now rank in the updated 2025 On300?
Penn State’s assistant coaches will hit the road later this week to begin the spring evaluation period. With a dozen players already committed in the class, the Nittany Lions will primarily use this upcoming period as an opportunity to evaluate their top remaining targets in the 2025 class ahead of what will be a crucial month of visits in June. They’ll also be watching younger prospects, too.
But while Penn State and coaches elsewhere will just now be starting their updated evaluations, our staff at On3 has been working on that for weeks. That led to On3 Scouting Director Charles Power and his staff updating the 2025 On300 rankings Monday afternoon.
Penn State came into the day with four players ranked inside the On300 in linebackers Alex Tatsch and DJ McClary, as well as wide receiver Lyrick Samuel and new running back commit Alvin Henderson. Now, that total has climbed to five, as offensive tackle Owen Aliciene was upgraded to a four-star player. He jumped from an 89-rated three-star to No. 212 in the nation. In addition to Aliciene, Samuel also made a significant jump, climbing more than 50 spots from No. 235 to No. 181.
But there are also plenty of other top targets that James Franklin and his staff are still pushing hard for. In Pennsylvania, three top targets all moved up again, most notable offensive lineman Michael Carroll, who climbed more than 40 spots to No. 27 nationally. That puts the Doylestown native in potential five-star territory now. Southern Lehigh tight end Andrew Olesh also moved up slightly, climbing eight spots to No. 79 nationally. Susquehanna Twp. wide receiver Lex Cyrus continues to climb as well, moving up 22 spots to No. 110 nationally.
In addition to Aliciene, a few other notable names climbed into the On300 for the first time. Offensive tackle Malachi Goodman was one of the biggest moves, as he now ranks No. 103 in the nation. He’s one of two offensive tackle prospects that make their debut, with Ohio native Nolan Davenport now ranked at No. 271.
Fans can check out the complete list of players below.
Nittany Lion Commits/Targets in Updated On300
12) WR Kaliq Lockett
20) LB Ty Jackson
27) OL Michael Carroll
31) WR Quincy Porter
39) TE Linkon Cure
40) DE Mariyon Dye
52) DE/LB Justin Hill
55) WR Jaime Ffrench
58) DL Myron Charles
75) LB Alex Tatsch
79) TE Andrew Olesh
86) Saf. JaDon Blair
91) DE Zayden Walker
93) OL Jaylen Gilchrist
96) OL Max Buchanan
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103) OL Malachi Goodman
104) Saf. Kainoa Winston
108) WR Cortez Mills
110) WR Lex Cyrus
111) CB Graceson Littleton
112) LB Elijah Melendez
120) OL Hardy Watts
126) RB Bo Jackson
132) CB Brandon Finney
145) WR Andrew Marsh
154) RB Jabree Wallace-Coleman
159) DE Iose Epenesa
162) CB. Dawayne Galloway
163) OL Bryce Jenkins
181) WR Lyrick Samuel
187) DE Max Granville
194) LB DJ McClary
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200) DE Cortez Harris
201) WR Michael Thomas III
212) OL Owen Aliciene
217) WR Adrian Wilson
222) WR Kelshaun Johnson
230) RB Alvin Henderson
237) DE Julius Holly
254) CB Jahmir Joseph
261) Saf. Corey Costner
272) OL Nolan Davenport
288) OL Ziyare Addison
