Fyi.....at least four of Campbell's 3 star commitments are projected to receive a 4th star before signing day.
2027 Recruiting Thread
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I'm overcome with excitement. Others will move down....as up and down is the way it works. It won't put PSU in the top 10 (final) in the 24/7 rankings and they are currently #17 in Rivals. Are Ohio States recruits all going to be demoted to 3 stars?They have 2 5s and 9 4s;
How about Oregon(11) USC (1 5) (8 4s), Michigan (10) and UCLA (9) with classes currently rated above PSU....not to mention Nebraska that has a higher score quality per commit and the same # of 4 stars as PSU. Are you all warm and fuzzy with being #6 in the conference (rivals) in recruiting?
Recruiting to date is no worse, but no better than the past decade. That doesn't translate into "excellence at the highest level.." to anyone without blue tinted Campbell monogrammed sunglasses.
My criticism of the current state of recruiting is not a knock on HCMC. It's a commentary on where PSU stands in the current world of college football. Either the so called "standard" needs to be adjusted to what we seemingly can afford or more resources are needed.
PSU doesn't have a single game with a team predicted higher than
a 8.5 win total on FanDuel this season. They better run the table this year or find some cash after that.
There seems to be concern by some that Campbell might succeed.
You re correct and at the.end of the day PSU will more than likely end up with 12-15 4 star recruits....pretty much the typical number that they have signed the last 10+ years. And,, if they combine that with a solid portal class things may just be okay. Buy alas there will still be some consternation among some fans.
Our HS recruiting has not dropped off a cliff despite what the drama queens on this thread say. As Campbell gets more entrenched in his role and we see the on field success then it will improve to at a minimum the level of Franklin. Although I think we are right there now for the most part. But that is just counting stars and there is so much more to it than that. For example, can we develop a QB? Can we actually recruit and develop or get through the portal a WR with a pulse? What is our approach to recruiting linemen? I don't think it is easy at all to project out that a 4 star HS O Lineman will be a sure fire success in college. I think the HS star system for that position more than any of them is unreliable.
On the topic of star ratings, some/most of these high 3 star guys will get bumps, we already have seen it with Wood and Dean. Two very important recruits. HS recruiting is important but not nearly what it was 5-10 years ago.
Speaking of Dean, I hope his visit is really a good experience for him and he solidifies his commitment to PSU. Other posters have mentioned this and it is a good point regarding Georgia. What does their current WR recruiting class look like both in '27 but also the guys one year ahead in '26? How much competition will he have to get on the field? Why was Georgia slow to the party to show interest? How much of a priority is he for Georgia? Not saying he would never flip but hopefully he and his family are thinking about all these factors and asking these questions.
On the topic of star ratings, some/most of these high 3 star guys will get bumps, we already have seen it with Wood and Dean. Two very important recruits. HS recruiting is important but not nearly what it was 5-10 years ago.
Speaking of Dean, I hope his visit is really a good experience for him and he solidifies his commitment to PSU. Other posters have mentioned this and it is a good point regarding Georgia. What does their current WR recruiting class look like both in '27 but also the guys one year ahead in '26? How much competition will he have to get on the field? Why was Georgia slow to the party to show interest? How much of a priority is he for Georgia? Not saying he would never flip but hopefully he and his family are thinking about all these factors and asking these questions.
At a minimum we should set expectation for year 1-3 at BGJ levels, although he suffered through harder headwinds post JF...
The recent BWI podcast thinks it is more likely Dean flips to Georgia but are encouraged this did not happen during his Georgia visit. They hope his visit to PSU reminds him why he committed here in the first place.
Is it more money or Georgia always being a NC contender, all of the above? Yeah, at least think about why you committed to PSU to begin with.
It does not appear to be a money thing as much as it being Georgia knocking it out of the park during the visit (likely flaunting their success) and importantly Georgia being a lot closer (only 4 hr drive) to Jamir, who lives in a rural area of Tenn. The other site today was a lot more optimistic than the rivals guys, though. We shall see. Our staff really really really really want this guy.
So the big OV weekend is upon us. Everyone is coming. By my count we have 7 uncommitted recruits headed to SC this weekend. Which of the 7 will become Nittany Lions?
Khalil Talor WR
Case Alexander LB
Zamar Tookes DL
Ifeanyi Emedobi Edge
Deshawn Hall WR
Tyson Washington LB
Caleb Cooper S
Khalil Talor WR
Case Alexander LB
Zamar Tookes DL
Ifeanyi Emedobi Edge
Deshawn Hall WR
Tyson Washington LB
Caleb Cooper S
I think we get one of the two WRs on your list and Cooper this weekend. I think we end up with Alexander, but maybe not this weekend. For those keeping track of these things, it is PSU versus VT for Washington.
FWIW, OU insiders think Alexander could commit to PSU this weekend.
Makes you nervous any time a guy has an SEC visit following the OV to PSU.
Makes you nervous any time a guy has an SEC visit following the OV to PSU.
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The fact that Athens is much closer to his home then SC could be a deciding factor. I am still hopeful we can hang on to him with a strong push and showing this weekend.
Many of these predictions people are referring to are old. If you are looking at 24/7, one of those is from March, the other from April. Nothing since then. Hopefully, they can get the kid on board with his brother already on the roster.
I think we’ll get him, but Oklahoma really wants him as well. I think the fact that his brother plays for us and Campbell has a long-term relationship with the family will get him to PSU. I know they all have great good game tape online, but this guy has exceptional game tape.
He’s from Oklahoma, his dad played at Oklahoma and he has an OV scheduled there next weekend. This feels like it isn’t close to being over yet. If he really wanted to play with his brother, he would have already committed. With all of that said, I agree, I think PSU gets him in the end, but it isn’t going to be easy.
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Brian Dohn put in a prediction today for him to commit PSU.
Between Taylor, Dean and Hall I want to land two of them. Taylor and Hall are watching to see if Dean flips. When will the first domino fall?!
and equal concern that Franklin might as well! I think at issue is how each individual here defines success. If we follow the leader, Pat Kraft, he promised that the next coach will bring "excellence at the highest level," and the NC "we" the fans, deserve. I want to personally thank him for this.
Some clearly have settled for success as having a coach not JF .
Others say the record will be similar, but with big wins (think that through LOL)
The truth is that it will be an uphill battle to overtake OSU and Oregon without a bigger wallet.
Will we someday miss GUTTBGJ? (got us to the big game James).
guttbgj-----NOT!and equal concern that Franklin might as well! I think at issue is how each individual here defines success. If we follow the leader, Pat Kraft, he promised that the next coach will bring "excellence at the highest level," and the NC "we" the fans, deserve. I want to personally thank him for this.
Some clearly have settled for success as having a coach not JF .
Others say the record will be similar, but with big wins (think that through LOL)
The truth is that it will be an uphill battle to overtake OSU and Oregon without a bigger wallet.
Will we someday miss GUTTBGJ? (got us to the big game James).
Only time will tell if we have "got us to the big game Matt." Then will he be "big game Matt?"
You must be in it.....to win it.
Will we get what we deserve?
Why would Taylor and Hall be watching to see if Dean flips? They both have committable offers, no?
I would put my money on this wr class being Hall, Dean and Blum being the wr class. That’s the best wr class that PSU has landed in a very long time. Taylor has really high monetary demands. A number of the PA kids in the cycle are really expensive. Jenkins, for example, got stupid money from Colorado and they are moving his family there as well. And he’s in a position that’s not high priced or coveted in cfb. Sesay wants money and academic prestige, until LSU (the Harvard of Louisiana?) crushed Duke‘s offer and now is in the lead for his services. The 2028 PA class is similar to the 2027 class in talent, so hopefully Campbell will have time to build relationships with those kids.
That's my opinion
Agreed but I think part of the problem is that it will take time for Campbell to build the recruiting relationships with high schools in the northeast. Money is a big part of it but it's not everything.,
I think Campbell needs to build those relationships but also prove that he can win at this level. IMO that's what makes this year critical. Winning 10 games would look good to prospects. Winning 8 games wouldn't impress many people.
Of course, Taylor has high monetary demands. Depending on which site you reference, he is a top 13-17 WR in the country with an offer sheet that reads like The Who’s who of college football. None of the others mentioned are anywhere close to that ranking. They can’t always bargain shop. Talent will be expensive regardless of being in HS or the portal. The portal would probably be more expensive. It’s a premier position, as evidenced by the NFL WR contracts and WR recruits have as good a chance as any to play early.
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According to this we're 22nd in NIL spending behind OSU, Oregon, Michigan, USC, and Indiana in the BiG (just ahead of Nebraska & Wisconsin). Believe it or not Iowa State isn't that far behind at 33rd. Colorado is 74th so I can't imagine PSU getting outbid by them unless Campbell doesn't see the kid as a priority.
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If that 22nd ranking is indeed accurate it is no wonder that in this pay fo play recruiting market that PSU is < 50% in the vaunted blue chip ratio. You have to wonder how much the Beaver Stadium renovation is affecting it all also well. Also, after being all in for the 2025 reason are NIL donations down because the season was a disaster.
There is little to no difference in talent or potential between Taylor, Dean and Hall. One of the 3 has a really high price tag.Of course, Taylor has high monetary demands. Depending on which site you reference, he is a top 13-17 WR in the country with an offer sheet that reads like The Who’s who of college football. None of the others mentioned are anywhere close to that ranking. They can’t always bargain shop. Talent will be expensive regardless of being in HS or the portal. The portal would probably be more expensive. It’s a premier position, as evidenced by the NFL WR contracts and WR recruits have as good a chance as any to play early.
2027 Top Football Wide Receiver Recruits
A list of the top 2027 Football recruits as determined by Rivals.www.on3.com
There’s a lot of scouts that disagree with you apparently. Hall has one hell of an offer list though. He could be a real player. I’d be fine taking him as well. If he has that many big offers, don’t we think his price tag could end up being higher that Taylor? Which brings me back to….get Taylor.
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