BWI, this is really strange. I remember the Holberts at my wife's family gatherings. I remember Bob wearing his gloves. Are you related? Perhaps you were at the same family gatherings back in the day.
2019 Recruiting Class Thread
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BWI, this is really strange. I remember the Holberts at my wife's family gatherings. I remember Bob wearing his gloves. Are you related? Perhaps you were at the same family gatherings back in the day.
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Yes he was my uncle (glad people remember how good a driver he was) and his son Al (who most remember racing all over the world) was my cousin. I worked on the pit crews as well growing up.
Penn State lands in elite 2019 linebacker Marcel Brooks' top schools. Brooks is a four-star linebacker from Flower Mound, Texas, and the No. 49 player in the country, according to the 247Sports composite rankings. Alabama, Florida State, LSU, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas are the other eight schools on Brooks' early list. Penn State offered him in May.
Man, would love to see Shrader in Blue and White. Visited twice in the spring.
Shrader looked really sharp during a July 16 camp, where he received consistent attention from Nittany Lions offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead. The 6-5, 200-pound Charlotte Christian standout is the most impressive 2019 East Coast passer I’ve seen in person, and he added an Alabama offer two days later.
Shrader looked really sharp during a July 16 camp, where he received consistent attention from Nittany Lions offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead. The 6-5, 200-pound Charlotte Christian standout is the most impressive 2019 East Coast passer I’ve seen in person, and he added an Alabama offer two days later.
http://pennstate.247sports.com/Bolt/Penn-State-set-to-host-local-athlete-106385655
Visiting today. Has to be the odds on favorite for first commit IMO
Visiting today. Has to be the odds on favorite for first commit IMO
Yeah, I think it was back in May, Justin was hired on as an assistant recruiting coordinator.
I was told the way he moves he looks like he can stick there. I'm on record as saying body types dont make a position. If you can play at certain weights or heights then you can play. You are correct though in that he is huge.
Very impressive. It's early, but he likes PSU.
Would be a massive get at a position of need.
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Well he already possesses the 2 names of all-time great Penn State linebackers ... could he considered a "legacy" recruit? 
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Man, that is just....weird. I get King sort of squatting and being contemplative, but what is the guy in the background doing? Looks like a South Park version of a Christian Rock Group album cover.
Well he already possesses the 2 names of all-time great Penn State linebackers ... could he considered a "legacy" recruit?
Well played Option Bob
Compiled a list of some names that I believe we have an above average chance with for the 2019 class to keep an eye on (probably missed a few along the way):
QB - Garrett Shrader - Charlotte, NC
RB - Devyn Ford - Stafford, VA
RB - Jordan Houston - Oakton, VA
WR - DeMarcco Hellams - Hyattsville, MD
WR - Dean Engram - Washington, DC (Son of Bobby Engram)
OG - Caedan Wallace - Princeton, NJ
DE - Brandon Smith - Mineral, VA
DE - Joseph Wete - Washington, DC
DE - Antonio Alfano - Rahway, NJ
DE - Zach Harrison - Lewis Center, OH (5-star, Visited PSU twice, but think he ends up at OSU)
LB - Shane Lee - Baltimore, MD
CB - Cam'Ron Kelly - Chesapeake, VA
CB - Nyquee Hawkins - Orange, NJ
CB - Katon Ellis - State College, PA
S - Jeremiah Gray - Charlotte, NC
ATH - Ronnie Hickman - Wayne, NJ
QB - Garrett Shrader - Charlotte, NC
RB - Devyn Ford - Stafford, VA
RB - Jordan Houston - Oakton, VA
WR - DeMarcco Hellams - Hyattsville, MD
WR - Dean Engram - Washington, DC (Son of Bobby Engram)
OG - Caedan Wallace - Princeton, NJ
DE - Brandon Smith - Mineral, VA
DE - Joseph Wete - Washington, DC
DE - Antonio Alfano - Rahway, NJ
DE - Zach Harrison - Lewis Center, OH (5-star, Visited PSU twice, but think he ends up at OSU)
LB - Shane Lee - Baltimore, MD
CB - Cam'Ron Kelly - Chesapeake, VA
CB - Nyquee Hawkins - Orange, NJ
CB - Katon Ellis - State College, PA
S - Jeremiah Gray - Charlotte, NC
ATH - Ronnie Hickman - Wayne, NJ
Stating the obvious but there's some crazy talent in that list. If we hit on half of them we will end up with another top 10 class easily and possibly top our 2018 class.
Is anyone else concerned about the lack of PA recruits on this list? Is the in-state talent lacking? I want to capitalize on our momentum nationally, but I don't want to take local guys for granted.
I think this season will tell a lot about the 2019 class in PA, but as of right now there is a major drop-off from the 2018 PA recruits to the 2019 PA recruits
Could see 2019 LB, Omar Speights from Imhotep Charter in Philly get an offer soon from PSU though.
I noticed that as well. Just one theory...the PA guys, like all of the Northeast, just aren't good football players. They don't have "Southern Speed" and aren't likely to go to SEC schools. In short, ESPN makes a lot more money pimping the guys from SEC territory.
Only 4 4-Star PA recruits on one list.
Our local State College area target is listed as a high 3-Star. Although with Franklin's track record, he could climb in the rankings.
No. Very down year for talent in PA. CJF will get talent where ever it is and for 2019 there is not much that warrants a PSU offer in PA.
Maybe there will be some late bloomers that CJF will identify after the current H.S. season, and then get invites to a Junior Day in January or February, but I hope he leaves the 2 star PA talent for Duzzy......
A guy I went to HS with works at that high school. Have been told the staff there loves Franklin and that we are sitting well with Ford
Devyn Ford breaks down his top contenders. . .
https://n.rivals.com/news/watch-2019-no-1-rb-devyn-ford-breaks-down-his-top-contenders
https://n.rivals.com/news/watch-2019-no-1-rb-devyn-ford-breaks-down-his-top-contenders
The Nittany Lions will host one of their top cornerback targets in the Class of 2019 on Saturday, and he won’t have to get up early to beat the traffic. State College (Pa.) native Keaton Ellis plans to be on hand this weekend.
A three-star prospect, Ellis is the only offered uncommitted player expected to be on hand. He also visited twice last week. The Nittany Lions lead on the 247Sports Crystal Ball with all six predictions.
The Nittany Lions expect a much bigger group next weekend when they host Pittsburgh.
A three-star prospect, Ellis is the only offered uncommitted player expected to be on hand. He also visited twice last week. The Nittany Lions lead on the 247Sports Crystal Ball with all six predictions.
The Nittany Lions expect a much bigger group next weekend when they host Pittsburgh.
This kid plays for Louisa HS here in Va..saw him play a few times and the kid is just a flat out beast. Last year I saw Matos, Rivers, and Smith all play and Smith was every bit as good as Matos...if not better
Listen to this interview. Friedman asks about all his top 5 schools, brings up Penn State's depth chart as a negative. Only negative statement he made for any of the schools. What's Ohio State's running back depth chart look like with Dobbins set to start for 3 years? These f'g guys.
Yes, noticed that as well. Where did the interviewer go to school and/or where is he from?
Was going to say the same thing. Him and Mike Farrell absolutely despise of PSU.
Was wondering if I was the only one who noticed Friedman trying to turn the RB depth at PSU into a negative.
