Where do Penn State's top 2027 recruits now rank in the updated Rivals300?

Penn State was off to an excellent start in 2027 class. However, following the decision to fire James Franklin, the next staff will have to start over after all four of PSU’s previous commits decided to open up thier recruitments.

Among the previous commits, running back Kemon Spell and offensive lineman Layton von Brandt saw little movement with their rankings. However, wide receiver Khalil Taylor, who transferred to Pine-Richland just before the season, dropped 32 spots to No. 64 nationally. Taylor is expected to visit Nebraska this upcoming weekend, followed by Ohio State on Nov. 1.

Two of the region’s top defensive end recruits also made massive moves in the updated rankings. Four-star prospect Mekai Brown climbed over 100 spots in the latest update to No. 32 nationally. Downingtown, Pa., native Abraham Sesay also made a big jump, climbing just over 130 spots to No. 35 in the latest update. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound edge rusher just visited Rutgers this past weekend and has upcoming trips planned to Nebraska (Nov. 1) and Ohio State (Nov. 15).

One of the state’s top linebacker prospects, Brandon Lockley, also made a big move upwards, climbing 127 spots to No. 142. The St. Joseph’s Prep prospect leads his team in tackles with 49. He also has seven tackles for loss and two sacks.

There were also a few familiar names who moved down over 100 spots, most notable offensive linemen Oluwasemilore Olubobola and Terrance Smith. Smith, who plays at Lansdale Catholic outside of Philaldelphia, just returned from an ACL injury this past weekend.

Two of Penn State’s top targets were also added to the Rivals300 in cornerback Kei’Shjuan Telfair (No. 252) and wide receiver Cade Cooper (No. 293)

Fans can check out the complete list of 2027 Penn State recruits inside the Rivals300 below.

Notable 2027 prospects in updated Rivals300

* Has previously visited Penn State

1) DL Jalen Brewster (Texas Tech Commit)
2) OL Mark Matthews
3) CB Joshua Dobson
4) CB John Meredith *
6) OL Cooper Hackett (Oklahoma Commit)
8) OL Kennedy Brown
9) RB Kemon Spell *
11) DE Jaiden Bryant
14) WR Monshun Sales *
15) OL Elijah Hutcheson
16) LB Kaden Henderson
17) RB David Gabriel Georges
18) Saf. Tory Pittman III (Nebraska Commit)
19 ) DE David Jacobs Jr.
21) CB Donte Wright (Georgia Commit)
23) DE Chris Whitehead * (+30)
24) OL Maxwell Hiller *
25) TE Seneca Driver * (+38)
27) CB Xavier Hasan (+33)
32) DE Mekai Brown * (+115)
33) Saf. Honor Fa’alave-Johnson
35) DE Abraham Sesay * (+131)
37) OL Layton von Brandt *
38) DE Anthony Sweeney * (+12)
41) WR Quentin Burrell *
43) RB Tyson Robinson
45) Ath. Xavier Sabb *
47) RB Isaiah Rogers * (+27)
51) WR Julian Caldwell
54) WR Dakota Guerrant * (-30)
56) LB Jalaythan Mayfield
58) DE Rashad Streets *
59) WR Matthew Gregory * (-20)
60) QB Andre Adams
61) RB Landen Williams-Callis *
63) TE Jaxon Dollar
64) WR Khalil Taylor * (-32)
68) WR Osani Gayles * (-41)
70) QB Trae Taylor (Nebraska Commit) *
73) Ath. Myson Johnson-Cook
74) WR Julius Jones
76) CB Juju Johnson
77) RB Abdul Turay *
79) WR Quentin Hale
85) CB Duvay Williams
86) OL Dewey Young *
90) TE Brock Williams *
93) QB Israel Abrams
92) CB Corey Hadley Jr.
95) Ath. Justin Murphy
97) QB Elijah Haven *
99) OL Jakari Lipsey

Link: How do Penn State’s players grade out according to PFF so far this season?

100) RB Noah Roberts
102) RB Andrew Beard * (+56)
103) OL Jake Hildebrand
107) DL Jamar Thompson
108) QB Peter Bourque * (Michigan Commit)
112) TE Jack Brown
124) OL Brody McNeel * (+35)
125) Saf. Adryan Cole
129) Saf. Khalil Terry
130) QB Keegan Croucher * (Ole Miss Commit)
136) RB Elijah Kimble
137) CB Raylaun Henry * (+96)
139) QB Peyton Houston * (LSU Commit)
140) DE Aidan O’Neil *
142) LB Brandon Lockley * (+127)
145) CB Hayden Stepp
148) DE Zane Rowe
151) DL Recarder Kitchen * (-46)
153) TE Zac Fares
154) OL James Halter (New to Rivals300)
158) RB Ty Keys
159) OL Oluwasemilore Olubobola * (-117)
162) CB Ace Alston *
164) CB Aaryn Washington
165) Saf. Kaleb Elkins
171) Ath. Carter Bonner *
177) CB Bryce Williams * (Florida State Commit)
180) DE Jayce Brewer
185) WR Iveon Lewis *
186) OL Qua Ford
187) CB Allen Evans *
193) OL Q’Mari Hudson
195) DE James Pace III *
198) DL Joseph Buchanan * (+52)

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200) OL Kyler Kuhn (-86)
236) TE Jordan Karhoff * (+34)
204) LB Noah Glover * (-59)
206) DE Rion Jackson * (-78)
207) WR Jabari Watkins (New to Rivals300 + Nebraska Commit)
210) TE Korz Loken *
214) WR Myles McAfee * (-75)
216) OL Sean Tatum
221) Saf. Marquis Bryant *
222) CB Dhillon McGee *
223) LB Ellis McGaskin (Notre Dame Commit)
227) LB Mikahi Allen * (+28)
232) TE Anthony Cartwright *
240) DL Khing Thibodeaux
252) CB Kei’Shjuan Telfair * (New to Rivals300)
255) CB Jaden Carey
259) LB Quinton Cypher *
264) Saf. Gideon Gash *
265) CB Bryson Brown *
266) OL Cameron Wagner * (-61)
267) OL Jimmy Kalis * (-37)
271) DL Jon Ioane
277) OL Terrance Smith * (-188)
278) OL Hunter Mallinger * (New to Rivals300)
281) TE Colt Lumpris * (-30)
288) WR Demarcus Brown (New to Rivals300)
293) WR Cade Cooper (New to Rivals300)
295) WR Anthony Roberts *
300) QB Lonnie Andrews III

Notable Penn State recruits who dropped out of Rivals300

OL Carter Jones *
Ath. Brayton Feister *
OL Jaiden Lindsay *
WR Javien Robinson *
OL Jameer Henry *
OL Peyton Miller *
QB Kevin Parker