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Penn State is battling with Pitt, Ohio State for No. 1 player in Pennsylvania

The Nittany Lions are trying to edge out OSU to Pitt for the top player in the state.

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No. 1 player in Pennsylvania
Oct 1, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin leads his team onto the field prior to the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports

STATE COLLEGE, PA — Thus far in Penn State’s 2024 recruiting class, James Franklin’s Nittany Lions have landed four total recruits, all of which are four-star players. As of late, the battle for Quinton Martin has been getting hotter as the bulk of recruiting season (spring/summer) draws near — so far, four schools stand out for the No. 1 player in Pennsylvania: Penn State, Pitt, Ohio State, and West Virginia. According to a major recruiting outlet, the Nittany Lions have the best chance to land Martin’s commitment.

Penn State, Pitt, Ohio State all battling for the No. 1 player in Pennsylvania

According to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine, the Penn State Nittany Lions, Pitt Panthers, and Ohio State Buckeyes are all in the top-3 for Quinton Martin’s commitment. Martin is a 2024 four-star athlete, and is ranked as the No. 33 player in his class, the No. 2 athlete in the nation, and the No. 1 player in Pennsylvania for the 2024 recruiting cycle.

The Recruiting Prediction Machine loves Penn State football when it comes to Martin’s recruitment — the Nittany Lions currently lead with a 45.4% chance to land Martin all said and done. Behind Penn State is Pitt (per usual), who has a 17.3% chance of landing Martin. Ohio State comes in 3rd place right now with a 10.1% chance, followed by Penn State’s 2023 Week 1 opponent, WVU, who has a 4.1% chance.

Martin has no recorded visits on On3 so far; however, his two primary recruiters at Penn State are Manny Diaz (defensive coordinator) and Terry Smith (defensive backs coach), so it appears that the Penn State Nittany Lions are looking to recruit Martin as a defensive prospect. Martin is a 6-2, 200-pound athlete from Belle Vernon High School around two hours southwest of State College — being able to add him to the 2024 class would be a massive bonus to James Franklin’s recruiting efforts in the state and nationally.



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An important 2024 visitor will be in State College this weekend

The Nittany Lions are facing a crucial visit this weekend.

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Nov 20, 2021; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Malick Meiga (80) runs with the ball during the third quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Rutgers 28-0. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

STATE COLLEGE, PA — On Friday (March 24th), an important visitor will be in State College for the first time in his recruitment. NiTareon Tuggle, a four-star wide receiver from Northwood High School in South Bend, IN, will be on an unofficial visit with James Franklin and his Nittany Lions. If Penn State football wants to climb back into the picture with Tuggle, Friday’s visit will be crucial.

Penn State football to host important 2024 wide receiver

On Friday, Penn State football will host one player: NiTareon Tuggle from South Bend, IN. Tuggle is rated as a three or four-star recruit depending on what network you are using, though Rivals has him as a four-star recruit and ranked as the No. 59 wide receiver in the 2024 class and the No. 4 player in the state of Indiana. Tuggle has a number of massive programs after him right now, though it appears that Penn State, Michigan, Michigan State, and Georgia (among others) are battling it out towards the top.

What does NiTareon Tuggle have to say about the Nittany Lions?

Here is what four-star receiver NiTareon Tuggle had to say about the Penn State football team earlier this month:

“They really want me,” he told On3. “They wanted me to come up and visit. It shows that they want to prioritize me. … I basically just hope to see the same energy they’ve been showing on the phone,” Tuggle said. “Just showing that they want me, like a good relationship. It’s gonna start with the relationship basically and just see how the vibes are from the campus to the coaches.”



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Penn State lands commitment from 2023 Alabama offensive tackle

The Nittany Lions added a late commitment from a 2023 offensive lineman from central Alabama.

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Oct 5, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Steven Gonzalez (74) lines up for a snap against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports

STATE COLLEGE, PA — On Tuesday, the Nittany Lions landed a late commitment from a 2023 offensive line prospect. Henry Boehme, a 2023 Alabama recruit, will join the ranks of the newest Penn State football recruiting class as a walk-on — his latest visit with the Nittany Lions (over the weekend) clearly went ell enough to lock him down.

Penn State football lands 2023 Alabama recruit

Henry Boehme is an unranked 2023 Alabama recruit from Mountain Brook High school, which sits over 850 miles from State College, PA. Boehme may be unranked, but his frame and potential are key points for James Franklin and his staff — he could be developed into something special during his time with Penn State football. Here is what the 2023 Alabama recruit had to say about Penn State, James Franklin, and his commitment.

“It didn’t take long for me to see the culture at Penn State and how great it was,” Boehme told Blue-White Illustrated. “It is an extremely hard working group that cares about each others’ success. It’s an opportunity to grow as a player and a person. You can be surrounded by the best, which will only make you better.”

“Coach Trautwein (the Penn State football offensive line coach) really made an effort to develop a relationship with me and talked me in to coming up,” Boehme added. “Coach Franklin was also great in the process. He is big on telling you what you will get over what you want to hear.”

We don’t expect Boehme to start right away, though the frame and potential are there, and he makes a great addition to the 2023 Penn State football recruiting class.



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Penn State looking to sway 2024 cornerback from SEC during Wednesday’s visit

The Nittany Lions are gearing up to make a push for a sought-after 2024 cornerback on Wednesday.

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Nov 13, 2021; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin looks on from the sideline during the third quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Beaver Stadium. Michigan defeated Penn State 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sport

STATE COLLEGE, PA — Tomorrow, the Nittany Lions will have a very special guest on an unofficial visit to Happy Valley. James Franklin and his Penn State football team will be hosting three-star 2024 cornerback Jayden Coleman, an Alabama native, in an attempt to sway him from SEC country to State College.

2024 cornerback Jayden Coleman to visit with Penn State football on Wednesday

Tomorrow will be the first time that 2024 cornerback recruit Jayden Coleman steps foot on campus. Coleman is only rated as a three-star 2024 cornerback; however, he has the potential to be a four-star by the time the class ends, and has the frame and skills to be a standout in the Blue and White if Franklin & Co. can get him in the black shoes and basic blues.

According to 247, Coleman is a three-star corner, and while he is not ranked nationally yet, he is ranked as the No. 39 cornerback in the 2024 recruiting class and the No. 24 player in the state of Alabama. Thus far, Coleman has visited with Auburn four times and Tennessee twice — a few other schools have one visit to this point, and Penn State football will join these ranks after his trip to University Park on Wednesday. Coleman is sought-after due to his high ceiling and sizable 6-1, 180-pound frame.

Coleman favored to land in the SEC, but Wednesday’s visit could change that

According to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine, four SEC schools lead in his recruitment thus far: Auburn, Tennessee, Ole Miss, and Kentucky. Still, if all goes well during his first visit with Penn State football tomorrow, there is no reason the Nittany Lions cannot swoop in and steal the lead. The RPM gives Auburn the best odds of landing the 2024 cornerback with a 37.7% shot at locking him down.

So far in the 2024 recruiting class, the Penn State Nittany Lions have one other cornerback: four-star Kenny Wolseley from Philadelphia, PA. If Franklin and his staff can add another talented corner with some size, the 2024 defensive backfield could be looking elite by the time the class wraps up.



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