Penn State Football 2022 Early Signing Day Central

Hello Penn State Football fans and welcome into the Nittany Nation's Penn State Football 2023 Signing Day Central!

On Wednesday, each member of Penn State's 2023 recruiting class will sign their letter of intents, officially making them apart of the Penn State Football program and Nittany Nation will have it all covered for you right here in our 2023 signing day central.

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The lone storyline to really watch is that of what defensive back commitment Conrad Hussey will do. Since committing to the Nittany Lions in late April, Hussey was a rather strong solid to Penn State, at least of what we knew. However, both Florida State and Miami have hosted the Florida native for official visits the last two weekends. In the meantime, Penn State has fought hard to keep him committed, will it be enough on Wednesday or will Hussey being staying home in the Sunshine State?

Scouting reports courtesy of Nittany Nation contributor EJ Daniels.

WHAT TO KNOW: Robinson was one of the Nittany Lions' biggest targets in the class and had to work a bit harder to land his commitment once Brent Pry left for Virginia Tech last offseason. Credit to Manny Diaz, he built a strong relationship with the Brashear native over the few months following his hiring. Robinson would get on campus in June for an official visit and then eventually committed to the program in July. He missed his senior season due to a knee injury sustained at the end of his junior season.

SCOUTING REPORT: Robinson is the new generation of defensive players who can, rush, cover, and tackle at all three levels of the defense. Standing 6’3 225 he has plus arm length and explosion and makes defensive plays at every level he’s a defensive coordinator's dream player.

WHAT TO KNOW: Lyons was a recruit that Penn State took on as part of the class when he was one of the lower ranked prospects in the state but since his commitment, he's shown that he's not just one of the best players in the Keystone State but one of the best edge rushers in the country.

SCOUTING REPORT: Lyons has the prototypical size for an edge rusher prospect at 6’4 245. Wins consistently with athleticism and has little technicality to his game. Has great initial burst and arm length. He’s another edge rusher with elite tools that is only scratching the surface of his potential!

WHAT TO KNOW: Penn State had to fend off quite a few southern schools and Michigan State to land King Mack but was able to get the job done in June after hosting him for an official visit. Notably, it also allows the Nittany Lions to begin building a pipeline to one of the country's premier high school programs.

SCOUTING REPORT: Mack is an undersized safety generously, listed at 5’10. That doesn't stop him from making plays all over the football field as a safety or as a slot corner. With his ability to cover in the slot and his ball skills, he becomes a versatile defensive piece that solves many problems for a defense.

WHAT TO KNOW: Penn State beat out South Carolina among others to land his commitment in August. At the time, the program had just one wide receiver commitment but now the Roanoke (VA) commit is the Nittany Lions' commit at the position.

SCOUTING REPORT: At 6’0 170 Taylor brings some instant dynamism to the table. He’s a threat to take it to the house every time the ball is in his hands and he runs some solid routes as a wide receiver. Taylor is a high-end big-play threat who makes an impact as a wide receiver and on special teams.

WHAT TO KNOW: The Scranton Prep standout blew up this offseason on the recruiting trail, picking up offers from multiple Power Five programs including both Iowa and Michigan. While the Nittany Lions were a bit slower in offering Montgomery, once they did, they jumped to near the top of his list. An official visit in June put them in the lead for good and he committed in July. He missed his senior season due to a knee injury sustained during the preseason.

SCOUTING REPORT: Montgomery has the rare combination of size and speed at 5’11 190lbs and with over 2000 rushing yards this past season, he showed he can produce as an elite-level prospect. The only question that remains can he pass protect at a high level, but he lacks nothing in terms of athletic ability or size.

WHAT TO KNOW: Tracy camped for the Nittany Lions this summer and opened everyone's eyes in the camp. He would earn an offer after the impressive camp showing and took an official visit in September for the Nittany Lions' non-conference matchup against Ohio. He would commit shortly afterwards.

SCOUTING REPORT: Tracy has all the makings to be a great zone corner with his size, instincts, and ball skills. As he develops, Tracy will make plays as both a man and zone corner. Also brings elite speed and athleticism.

WHAT TO KNOW: One of the crazier recruitments in this class, the Nittany Lions seemed to be in the lead for the Richmond (VA) native throughout his recruitment but he would ultimately end up committing to North Carolina in August over the Nittany Lions as well as Texas A&M. James Franklin and company wouldn't stop after the commitment and kept pushing for the three-star linebacker. That hard work would pay off last week when he committed to the Nittany Lions.

SCOUTING REPORT: Keys is one of the most athletic player in this class and is a special mover at the linebacker position. He will have to make an adjustment playing in coverage, but as far as making plays as a tackler he’ll be among the best in this class.

WHAT TO KNOW: Mupoyi has been on the radar for quite a while but over the last several months became a bigger priority for the staff. They got him on an official visit earlier this month and he committed just a few days afterwards. While extremely raw as prospect, the sky is the limit for the 6-foot-6 defensive end.

SCOUTING REPORT: Mupoyi is an impressive-looking edge rusher with exceptional size and length standing at 6’6 215 lbs. He has almost every above-average physical trait you could want out of a pass rusher specifically, on the edge shows the quick initial burst, hand usage, and pass rush moves that suggest he will be a high-end developmental prospect, with the ability to play 3 tech and edge.

WHAT TO KNOW: Penn State dipped into Alabama to land Nelson, one of the premier prospects in the state. There was long term interest here for quite a while before his commitment but a look at his offer sheet and you can see it wasn't going to be an easy recruitment. That being said, the staff was able to get him to commit in June and survived a few visits to SEC programs during the fall. No need to worry anymore, he's officially a Nittany Lion.

SCOUTING REPORT: Nelson has all the measurables you want out of your safety standing at 6’3 198lb. In addition, he has the skill set to play deep safety or play in the box. His size, agility, and ball skills set him apart and make him unique.

WHAT TO KNOW: Robinson was a top target in the class for the Nittany Lions but things hit a snag in May when the Owings Mills (MD) defensive end committed to the Northwestern Wildcats. However, after a string of firings at Northwestern, Robinson opened up his recruitment again and Penn State was right there waiting for him. They got him on campus for an official visit earlier this month and he committed just two days later.

SCOUTING REPORT: Robinson is a hyper-athletic and explosive edge rusher with great change of direction. He has a solid array of moves, he can go to consistently win, and can play the run effectively.

WHAT TO KNOW: Wallace was a late addition to the class as the Nittany Lions looked for an additional running back to add to the class. He emerged over the last few months and the was on campus for an official visit at the end of November. The Nittany Lions put themselves in the lead for the Mount Vernon (GA) native and held that lead despite Wallace taking an official visit to Georgia Tech this past weekend.

SCOUTING REPORT: Wallace is a tremendous athlete and brings game changing speed to the Nittany Lions. He excelled on both sides of the ball at Montgomery County and will be able to contribute both on offense but also on special teams.

WHAT TO KNOW: Rappleyea earlier in the process seemed to be a Penn State lean but he would commit to Michigan in December. The Nittany Lions wouldn't stop pushing for him, however, and eventually flipped him in April of this year. Since then, the Milton Academy product has been solid to the program.

SCOUTING REPORT: Andrew might be a tight end but he has the movement skills of a wide receiver. He has some of the best releases of any wideout or tight end in this class. Shades of Penn State great Pat Freiermuth.

WHAT TO KNOW: Williams originally camped for Penn State and didn't earn an offer but hard work and determination paid off and that offer eventually came. He committed to the Nittany Lions earlier this year and since then has become one of the nation's top offensive lineman. One of the crown jewels of the recruiting class.

SCOUTING REPORT: Williams has great size at 6’5 310. He’s a dominant run blocker and plays with great leverage. He has quick feet and good balance coupled with above-average athleticism for the position. He has to learn how to play with better leverage when pass-blocking, but he has a lot of untapped potential

WHAT TO KNOW: After losing quarterback Marcus stokes to Florida in July, Penn State needed to find another quarterback in the 2023 recruiting class. Smolik emerged as a name to know after an impressive showing in the Elite 11 while committed to Tulane. He would eventually camp at Penn State, earn an offer, and commit shortly afterwards.

SCOUTING REPORT: Smolik is what you look for out of the position in this day and age. With his ability to extend plays, he consistently shows his downfield accuracy and his ability to place the ball in tight windows at all levels of the field.

WHAT TO KNOW: Blanding earned an offer from the Nittany Lions over the winter but things didn't pick up in his recruitment with Penn State until the summer approached. He would get on campus in June for an official visit and would commit right after that official visit.

SCOUTING REPORT: Standing at 6’3 285lbs Blanding is what scouts love to call a “tweener", explosive enough to play the edge and physical and quick enough to play the interior but with his size, he'll be a defensive tackle in the future. He is a terror in run defense and as a pass rusher, he has to add more to his arsenal. He shows a solid long-arm move and uses the bull rush effectively. What's encouraging is that his hands are at the center of his entire game so adding two or three go-to moves will come easier than a defensive line prospect who isn't as technical.

WHAT TO KNOW: A rather easy recruitment for the Nittany Lions, once they offered and Payne was a take, there was nothing stopping the Bridgeville (PA) native from being a Nittany Lion. He committed to the program last September and has been one of the leaders of the class since.

SCOUTING REPORT: A big physical defensive back at 6’2 177lbs who can beat opposing receivers up at the line and play with physicality while playing corner. Plays the ball well so a move to safety is always a possibility.

WHAT TO KNOW: The brother of former Nittany Lion Michel Menet, Schlaffer was destined for Penn State after receiving an offer in September of 2021. A few weeks after receiving that offer the Exeter Township tight end committed to the program.

SCOUTING REPORT: Standing at 6’6 220 there aren’t many football players catching passes at his size. He runs solid routes and is able to get open in the deep portions of the field. Has strong hands and excels in contested catch situations consistently inviting contact.

WHAT TO KNOW: Donkoh was a virtual unknown before committing to Penn State in January but since has grown into being a quality offensive line prospect for the Nittany Lions.

SCOUTING REPORT: Donkoh has the athleticism to play both sides of the line, but due to his aggressiveness, blocking on the move, size, length, and athleticism, he'll be a very good offensive guard for the Nittany Lions as he continues to develop.

WHAT TO KNOW: Not only did the Nittany Lions beat out the likes of Georgia and Clemson in this recruiting cylce, they also beat out Alabama. Washington before his commitment to the Nittany Lions was committed to the Crimson Tide. They got the Venice (FL) native on campus in June for an official visit that went extremely well and he would go onto commit in early July.

SCOUTING REPORT: Washington adds dynamism to the defensive back position with some of the best read-and-react skills from depth you’ll see. He’s a sure one-on-one tackler and a special mover in terms of speed and agility., With his size, movement skills, and tackling ability he can play any defensive back spot from outside corner to deep safety.

WHAT TO KNOW: Rojas's recruitment was a roller coaster of one as the Nittany Lions led multiple times throughout the recruitment but had to fend off Georgia, Clemson, and Miami in the process. He's one of their biggest recruiting wins of the cycle.

SCOUTING REPORT: Tony is the most explosive defensive player in this class matched his size at 6’3 205lbs. Rojas will a linebacker who will be able to do it all in terms of coverage, playing in the box, tackling, and creating chaos on the edge. Rojas will be another great Penn State linebacker.

WHAT TO KNOW: Birchmeier committed to Penn State early in the process and has been their strongest commitment throughout the entirety of the cycle. His love and commitment to the program never wavered and he was a major leader for the class.

SCOUTING REPORT: An offensive tackle with prototypical size and arm length to be a solid pass protector at the next level. An aggressive run blocker that excels in making blocks on the move. Positional versatility makes him a high-end prospect.

WHAT TO KNOW: Barnwell was the first commitment in this recruiting class back when he was a freshman and while he did end up decommitting for a short period of time, he later recommitted to the program. Since that second commitment, he's never wavered.

SCOUTING REPORT: Barnwell is an all-around tight end who can move that uses his 6’7 frame to consistently make plays on the ball. He will start as a tight end at the next level with upside as a blocker but his size could offer position versatility in his career as well.

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