Manny Bowen, a senior linebacker from Barnegat, NJ, is back on the team after being suspended indefinitely late last season.
Franklin sent his former offensive coordinator some snacks, drinks, and Penn State decorations ahead of his first season as Mississippi State's head coach.
The Nittany Lions were ranked at No. 6 in the same preseason poll last year.
Franks is the third offensive lineman to commit to Penn State in this recruiting cycle.
Michael Johnson Jr. joined Taquan Roberson as the second quarterback commitment of Penn State's 2019 recruiting class.
James Franklin reeled in another wide receiver to join his 2019 recruiting class.