Penn State will have their first official visit of the 2025 recruiting cycle this weekend when borderline top-50 prospect Iose Epenesa makes his way to Happy Valley for his own first official visit.

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Heading into their first official visit, Penn State holds 13 commitments in the 2025 recruiting cycle but a majority of those commitments are on the offensive side of the ball with nine. On the defensive side of the ball, the Nittany Lions hold four commitments, a trio of four-star linebackers in Dayshaun Burnett, Alex Tatsch, and DJ McClary as well as three-star cornerback Xxavier Thomas.

Could Epenesa be the next? Below, Happy Valley Insider takes a look at Epenesa's recruitment, the contenders in the recruitment and the Nittany Lions' chances heading into this weekend.