Recruiting

Penn State currently has 9 total players on their 2013 football commitment list, which ranks 24th nationally according to ESPN . On the top of the list is Christian Hackenberg the number one overall pocket quarterback in the 2013 recruiting class. Right behind Hackenberg on the list is the number one overall tight end Adam Breneman. The other seven commits are solid as well, all being rated above average by ESPN. Out of those other seven is a safety recruit from Florida, Neiko Robinson. Although Robinson isn't rated as highly as most other safeties in his class, he has a ton of athletic potential. It's important for coach O'Brien to maintain a recruiting presence in the South East to get athletic recruits like Robinson. If Penn State is to remain relevant in football it's key for coach O'Brien to bring in strong recruiting classes through the sanctions. Future recruits won't want to play for Penn State unless they are winning. To win, Penn State needs to keep getting these players year after year. When you see teams like USC and Ohio State coming out on top after their sanctions you know it's possible to persevere. Nobody knows what the future for sure holds for Penn State, but strong recruiting classes like this may be an indicator.