Class of 2026 three-star offensive tackle Marlen Bright has committed to Penn State football, per Steve Wiltfong of Rivals on Saturday.

Bright plays high school ball for DePaul Catholic in Wayne, New Jersey and is ranked as the No. 8 player in the state, No. 47 offensive tackle in the country, and the No. 567 overall recruit in the class, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. The 6’6″ and 260 pound tackle joins four-star Kevin Brown and fellow three-stars Roseby Lubintus and Jack Fuchs as Penn State commits at the position in the 2026 recruiting class.

Penn State’s 2026 recruiting class presently stands as No. 14 in the nation, per 247Sports. Bright committed to Penn State over the likes of Stanford and Illinois. To see what he can bring to the gridiron, folks can watch his Hudl highlights here.

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