[Live Blog] National Signing Day 2017
Welcome to National Signing Day, Penn State fans! James Franklin and his staff will welcome their newest crop of Nittany Lions throughout the day as Letters of Intent are faxed in to Lasch Building. We’ll keep updating this page as more recruits make things official. Penn State is one of 16 programs who will be featured by ESPN.
Class of 2017 Signees
6:08 — Penn State started the morning with a surprise commitment from three-star defensive tackle Corey Bolds, who boosts the class to 20 members.
Nothing starts the day like getting recruits. Three-star DT Corey Bolds committed to Penn State this morning. https://t.co/elm5qlV0W1
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 1, 2017
7:28 — Sean Clifford, the Under Armour All-American quarterback out of Cincinnati, was the first player to fax his LOI to Lasch this morning.
The first commit of the 2⃣0⃣1⃣7⃣ #PSUsigningday class is the first on the board. Full of #PennState pride, help us welcome @seancliff14! pic.twitter.com/eRFYQ3qIwz
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
7:38 — Hulking offensive guard CJ Thorpe quickly followed suit 10 minutes later. Here’s what his introduction looked like.
Check it out! @Truk_Savage‘s introduction to the Lasch War Room & Nittany Nation. #PSUsigningday pic.twitter.com/2erEBUriVd
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
Welcome to the #PSUnrivaled brotherhood, @Truk_Savage! #WeAre #PSUsigningday pic.twitter.com/ptKV6KM3s1
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
7:49 — Journey Brown, who hails from Meadville and holds this year’s fastest 60 meter dash time in Pennsylvania, was next.
Welcome to the #PennState Football family, @journey1999! #PSUsigningday
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— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
7:55 — Touted Virginia defensive end Yetur Matos faxed in his NLI shortly thereafter.
With the fourth pick of #PSUsigningday, the @PSUBlueBand helps us welcome @yeturmatos66 to the family! ??
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
8:06 — Cass Tech cornerback Donovan Johnson, who clocked the nation’s fastest shuttle at Nike’s The Opening, joined the party next.
Nittany Lion Wally Richardson does the honors in the War Room to welcome @YeathatsDon to the
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
8:10 — Three-star wide receiver Brailyn Franklin from Virginia is now in.
Welcome to the fam, @prettiboi_23bra! #PSUsigningday
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
8:26 — New Jersey’s fourth-rated prospect, four-star defensive tackle Fred Hansard, is officially a Nittany Lion.
.@Fred_Hansard56, is ready to roar. Help us welcome the newest member of the pride!
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
8:35 — Four-star Virginia safety Jonathan Sutherland has signed on with James Franklin’s team.
#107kstrong family, help us welcome @jay_suth to the blue and white! #WeAre
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
8:35 — He was thought to be a possible late flip to Penn State, but four-star wide receiver reaffirmed his commitment to Georgia — signing his NLI with the Bulldogs.
https://twitter.com/WoodFootball/status/826782710718939142
8:44 — Four-star wide receiver KJ Hamler announced with President Eric Barron alongside him that he will enroll mid-year.
Honored to have @penn_state University President Eric Barron join us at Lasch to announce mid-year enrollee @Kj_hamler! #PSUsigningday pic.twitter.com/HWfBYhvNB4
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
8:51 — Three-star Georgia cornerback D.J. Brown is the latest Penn State signing.
#PSUsigningday celebrations continue with @MoneyBrown1_ , the newest
on the prowl for greatness. #WeAre pic.twitter.com/DxhObBaOoo
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
9:02 — Another New Jersey kid! It’s three-star tackle Robert Martin who’s the 10th signed to Penn State on National Signing Day.
The 10th welcome to the family comes from Nittany Lion @McGloinQB11 to @RobertFMartin71! #PSUsigningday
#WeAre pic.twitter.com/mOyZpuleZe
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
9:21 — Now it’s three-star linebacker Brelin Faison-Walden, who’s already enrolled for spring classes at Penn State.
Mid-year enrollee @BrelinFaison is just as excited to finally be in Happy Valley as we are to have him! #WeAre ?
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
9:27 — Despite a late charge from Notre Dame, who recently offered, the Nittany Lions secured receiver Mac Hippenhammer’s NLI.
Welcome @machipp2, a Nittany Lion ready to take flight and join the #FirstClass life! #PSUsigningday ?
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
9:37 — Des Holmes faxed in his signature 10 minutes later, meaning all four of Penn State’s future offensive linemen are now officially part of the program, as Mike Miranda is already enrolled.
.@des_holmes4, blue and white are definitely your colors. Welcome to the pride. #WeAre
pic.twitter.com/iBEHcScHCH
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
9:52 — Harrisburg defensive end Damion Barber was next on the docket of prospects to Facetime Coach Franklin.
Welcome to the Nittany Lion brotherhood, @DamionOTOD! #WeAre pic.twitter.com/gUnoROXC9T
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
10:15 — Three-star defensive tackle Corey Bolds, who committed to the Nittany Lions at dawn, is officially on board.
The @PSULionettes select Nittany Lion @Chief_Corey as the next #PSUsigningday pick!
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
10:23 — The ink dried on three-star receiver Cameron Sullivan-Brown’s NLI a few minutes later. He was the No. 10 player in the state of Maryland.
From the DMV to Happy Valley, help us extend a #PSU welcome to @itsjust_camm! #WeAre
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
10:32 — Offensive lineman Mike Miranda is welcomed by the staff to the Penn State program. He’s one of four players who enrolled in school for the spring semester.
Introduced by his Nittany Lion brother & fellow 2⃣0⃣1⃣7⃣ mid-yr enrollee, @bigmike2178‘s magnet is placed on the board by @Goony_38! #WeAre pic.twitter.com/tjFUzp2e2H
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
10:49 — Lamont Wade, James Franklin’s crown jewel of the Class of 2017, makes his signing official. He’s a Nittany Lion.
The final mid-year enrollee is celebrated in the #PSUsigningday War Room with the introduction of Pennsylvania’s own @Goony_38‘s.
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
10:52 — Standout linebacker Ellis Brooks officially joins the Penn State family. Already at 230 lbs, the former Duke commit who flipped last week looks and plays the part of a big time linebacker. He’ll be a mainstay for years to come.
The pride grows stronger with the addition of @EllisBrooks35 to the roster! #PSUsigningday
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 1, 2017
? UPDATE: Penn State earned a commitment from four-star corner Tariq Castro-Fields Wednesday afternoon. He also strongly considered offers from Maryland and Alabama, but picked the Nittany Lions during a ceremony at his high school — Riverdale Baptist in Upper Marlboro, Md.
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