Big recruiting week boosts Penn State football's Class of 2027 ranking

Penn State can still add some star power to its Class of 2027. A few players who originally backed out of a commitment to the Nittany Lions following the in-season coaching change last fall still remain available, and Penn State is still thoroughly in play as an option. Safety Gabe Jenkins, from Pittsburgh, is one to keep a close eye on. Jenkins is still projected by many to end up at Penn State when all is said and done, but he does reportedly have planned visits to Virginia Tech and Pittsburgh lined up. He is also scheduled to visit Colorado this weekend. He does have an official visit with Penn State scheduled in early June as well.

Four-star wide receiver Khalil Tyalor, from Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, is also still available. Once again, Penn State could still end up winning back his commitment. Penn State was still among his top schools, and the Nittany Lions are still projected to win his commitment, although there is some competition from programs like Alabama, Georgia, and Nebraska to overcome.

If Penn State can manage to keep these two players from leaving the state, then Matt Campbell will have done quite nicely wiht his first full recruiting cycle in Happy Valley.

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