OT…the position switch with Aaron Gatten always annoyed me. Came in as a DB and was a HS track sprinting star. PSU turned him into basically being a backup LB while those late 90s PSU teams struggled to find capable DBs.A Pittsburgh recruiting pipeline? Penn State making waves at powerhouse Central Catholic
Penn State is on a recruiting run at Pittsburgh Central Catholic. Will it continue?www.pennlive.com
Good read about our work in this school.
Highlights '26 LB recruit Colsen Gatten (son of former 90s LB Aaron), Smith and his prowess in the Pittsburgh area.
For the class of 2026, there is not 1 WR listed among the top players for the states of PA, NJ, MD and DC.
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Well, he is being recruited by our WR coach Hagans. So if he wants him....Penn State football looking to edge Manny Diaz, Duke for 2025 WR target
Penn State football is looking to secure a commitment from a talented wide receiver in the 2025 recruiting class; however, they will need to fend off Manny Diaz and Duke to land this pass catcher.
Never heard of this kid. WR prospect from Connecticut.
Played against him in high school and he was always a linebacker. He was not recruited by anybody to be a defensive back.
Good read.A Pittsburgh recruiting pipeline? Penn State making waves at powerhouse Central Catholic
Penn State is on a recruiting run at Pittsburgh Central Catholic. Will it continue?
Good read about our work in this school.
Highlights '26 LB recruit Colsen Gatten (son of former 90s LB Aaron), Smith and his prowess in the Pittsburgh area.
Never watched him play, but remember articles saying he was DB in HS. As for always being a LB, that is news to the following:
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With how his career and the team’s seasons played out, I’d say I know at one team that would have been better served by considering another position.
He lacks speed which has kept pretty much all the top 10 schools away except PS. He seems to be a possession type receiver which we seem to have plenty of, but his size is good but is not overly athletic. I'm disappointed that Hagans has not done all that well in VA which seems to produce top receivers every year. Was hopeful we could break into that Tidewater area too.
Just because they call him a defensive back doesn’t mean that’s what he did. He was a terrible cornerback, he really only had straight line speed, but he was so fast that he made up for guys beating him out of the break or guys that he couldn’t jam. What he typically played was an outside linebacker in a 4-4 scheme. he also was a state champion wrestler at 189 I believe. His high school coach was guy Montecalvo who played at Penn State for Joe. They both knew they were getting a linebacker and not a defensive back.Never watched him play, but remember articles saying he was DB in HS. As for always being a LB, that is news to the following:
Aaron Gatten (2011) - Hall of Fame - Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League
Aaron Gatten, Class: Induction: 2011 Sport(s): Athlete - Alma Mater: Washington, 1996 | Sports: Football, Wrestling, Track & Field From football star, to wrestlingWhile he shines ... he watches
While he shines ...he watches A star in high school, Gatten has been relegated to reserve duties behind one of the nation's rising stars, LaVar Arrington.He stands on the sideline,www.psucollegian.com
With how his career and the team’s seasons played out, I’d say I know at one team that would have been better served by considering another position.
