Dioubate to Penn State
On Sunday, Penn State added its 19th verbal commitment in the Class of 2016 and its fifth defensive lineman, which has proven to be a position of need in this recruiting cycle.
Rivals250 four-star DL Karamo Dioubate decided for the Nittany Lions, ending a recruitment that resulted in more than two dozen scholarship offers. The 6-foot-4, 273-pound prospect from Philadelphia (Pa.) Prep Charter had narrowed his list to three schools before making his decision.
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Ohio State and Rutgers rounded out his final choices.
Rivals.com considers Dioubate the No. 144-ranked overall prospect in the Class of 2016 and the No. 5 senior in Pennsylvania. He's also ranked as the No. 10 strongside defensive end in his class. Penn State has recruited him for the three-technique defensive tackle position.
As a junior Dioubate finished with 23 total sacks.
Blue White Illustrated will have continuing coverage of Dioubate's commitment in the coming days.