“Again, no one cares that they’re young. They’re in that position, and a big part of that position is leadership.”
Furmanek will reportedly join the program as a tight end with a preferred walk-on offer.
Blackledge, who quarterbacked Penn State's 1982 national championship team, announced his ESPN exit Thursday.
Bryant announced his departure as Colorado's assistant director of player personnel on January 31.
Clifford's sendoff will take place at 6:35 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
The addition lands the Nittany Lions' fourth offensive lineman in the Class of 2023.