Class of 2026 three-star cornerback Jaziel Hart has committed to Penn State football, he announced on Thursday.

The Roanoke, Virginia, native is the 13th-ranked player in the state and No. 44 cornerback in the 2026 recruiting class, per the 247 Composite rankings.

Hart joins Penn State’s fourth-ranked 2026 recruiting class as the second cornerback addition, following fellow three-star Julian Peterson. Hart is the 10th three-star Penn State commit in the class.

Hart picked the Nittany Lions over the likes of Tennessee, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Virginia Tech. To check out what Penn State’s newest cornerback brings to Happy Valley, check out his Hudl highlights here.

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