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Three-Star Cornerback Anthony Johnson Picks Nittany Lions

James Franklin added another member to the 2016 recruiting class Tuesday evening, landing three-star cornerback Anthony Johnson (Cleveland, OH) who claimed offers from Illinois, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Buffalo and UMass. Johnson joins Zechariah McPhearson as the only other cornerback in the class.

Johnson brings a lot of versatility as a prospect. Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 185 pounds, he has a long frame that has plenty of room to add more weight. He’s at his best when he’s near the line of scrimmage playing press coverage and allowed to use his wingspan to jam wide receivers. He’s a solid athlete, but looks a little tight in his hips and will need continued development with his technique. Because Johnson has such great size and the build to grow into the 200-pound area, a move to safety down the road isn’t out of the question either.

As far as next season, it would be a major surprise for Johnson to not redshirt. Not only is he behind physically, but he’ll also need to become a better technical player before he sees the field. With Grant Haley, John Reid, and Christian Campbell all returning to cornerback with experience, there really isn’t much of a need for a player like Johnson at this stage anyway.

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Patrick Koerbler is a senior Journalism major/History minor from the mean streets of Palmerton, PA. His career goals include becoming the Director of Public Relations for the New York Yankees, and co-hosting a Penn State football podcast with Matt McGloin. Patrick is also a ledge, his interests include sandwiches, and his best friend is Andrew Wiggins. For more fun, you can follow him on Twitter -- @GoodDudePat -- or contact him via email at [email protected]. Go Sixers.

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