Defensive end Najee Story, linebacker Mac Uihlein and offensive tackle Caleb Tiernan have the potential to infuse the Wildcats roster with quite a bit of talent. Thanks for visiting PennLive. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Getty Images. Although Penn State’s Class of 2021 is currently ranked outside of the top 25, the latter cycle is rated within the top five, according to metrics used by 247Sports. The younger Kreutz is the No. Not a subscriber yet? The five-stars are defensive end Jack Sawyer, running back TreVeyon Henderson, guard Donovan Jackson and quarterback Kyle McCord. Read more: Penn State Update Daily Podcast for July 31: Pat Freiermuth’s NFL prospects and the hunt for big plays on defense, 8. 40 outside linebacker nationally, while Coley is the No. 2 safety, according to the 247Sports' Composite rankings, and would equal a big splash for head coach James Franklin and co. in a year full of close losses or simply misses in general on the recruiting trail. Already an ESPN+ subscriber? But the recruiting calendar continues to churn on. Become a PennLive Sports Insider. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, NYPD investigating videos of officer who said 'Trump 2020' over patrol vehicle speaker. Three-star athlete Marques Buford, three-star cornerback Lardarius Webb Jr. and three-star cornerback Malik Williams also entered the mix. 12 prospect in Michigan, the No. Penn State football has released an updated roster; what weight changes stand out the most? Penn State’s top remaining recruiting target in the Class of 2021 has set a new decision date. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. Learn more. Ohio State Buckeyes | National rank: 1. Daniel Gallen covers the Philadelphia Eagles for PennLive. There’ a new school in the top 20 list, as Florida State cracked the national ranking recently. But coach Lovie Smith had an otherwise productive July with five new commitments joining the fold. 6. 2021 Football Class Rankings 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 … Penn State Nittany Lions | National rank: 26. Read more: Ohio State star Justin Fields named Big Ten Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, Cleveland.com poll, 5. So far, the SEC leads the nation with seven of the top 25 recruiting classes. 56 safety. Three-star safety DD Snyder, three-star guard Zachary Barlev, three-star outside linebacker Kalen Villanueva and unranked cornerback Tyler Strain joined the class. Maryland Terrapins | National rank: 18. Remember to bookmark our homepage to keep up with college football’s latest headlines. New coach Mel Tucker was always working from behind with this class, and the Spartans added their 12th commit of the cycle in three-star tight end Jake Renda in July. Four-star linebacker Jamari Buddin joined the fold, and he’s the No. Here’s how everything stacks up entering August. Already have the app? Penn State lands latest 2021 pledge from a Pa. tight end recruit ... Meet the Mid-Penn’s most explosive high school football players at the season’s mid-point . Enter your email to read this article for free. Fleck’s 15-man class. 174 overall prospect in the class. Penn State football picked up its first 2021 commitment since July Wednesday afternoon. Many of the best high school players in the 2021 class have announced their college choices despite the long recruiting dead period. 85 wide receiver nationally and the No. 16 center nationally. Michigan State Spartans | National rank: 63. 12. 2 player in Iowa. Keep journalists asking the hard questions. Burger King's new 2021 restaurants will have food lockers, conveyor belts that deliver Whoppers to your car, and modern, minimalist dining areas. We are working with them to enable your sports experiences again as quickly as possible. We focused on the Badgers class last month, and there were no new additions in July. Monroeville, Pa., Gateway safety Derrick Davis Jr., announced Friday that he will make his college destination known on Nov. 7. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Must read content, player grades, stuff you can't get anywhere else. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State’s 2021 class is going to be fascinating, given all the changes to the recruiting calendar because of the spread of the coronavirus. Our data provider is having technical issues, live scoring and stats are impacted. Overall, Minnesota has three four-stars committed for 2021. Northwestern added its 14th commitment of the cycle in July in three-star wide receiver Jacob Gill, the No. Note: All rankings used come from the 247Sports composite rankings. Subscribe now to get full access to the new sports page. He is the nation’s No. Read more: Penn State’s Micah Parsons named preseason Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Cleveland.com poll, 2. So far, the SEC leads the nation with seven of the top 25 recruiting classes. Threats was the No. 17 player in California, the No. They know their footprint well. Iowa did not add any additional commits to the 17-man class in July. He can be reached at dgallen@pennlive.com. All of Michigan State’s recruits rank outside of the top 600 nationally, but the top two players in the class, three-star offensive tackle Ethan Boyd and three-star defensive end Tyson Watson, are in-state recruits. They hail from Ohio and Florida, respectively, which widens coach Michael Locksley’s footprint outside of the fertile DMV, where Maryland has had plenty of success in this cycle. For more information about Cookies and how to adjust them, please see our. The Nittany Lions’ class is ranked No. The top-ranked recruit committed for 2021 is four-star cornerback Avante Dickerson, the top player in Nebraska and No. In the 2020 cycle, Purdue ranked No. Here’s a roundup of the Nittany Lions' place in the world of recruiting. As of right now, Penn State is in unfamiliar territory when it comes to the ranking of its incoming class.