PENN STATE
PlayerHt.Wt.Pos.Hometown
Anthony Alosi6-6282OTMarlton, N.J.
Chose PSU over: UConn, UMass, Richmond, Tulane.
Assistant coach who opened the door: Dick Anderson
FYI: Put on 20 pounds while prepping for a year at The Hun School in Princeton; neighbor is former first-round NFL draft pick Mike Schad.
Adrian Amos6-1198SBaltimore, Md.
Chose PSU over: West Virginia, UConn.
Assistant coach who opened the door: Larry Johnson
FYI: Baltimore Varsity Sports Network defensive player of the year led Calvert Hall to 11-1 record.
Deion Barnes6-5222DEPhiladelphia, Pa.
Chose PSU over: Georgia, Michigan, Pitt, South Carolina.
Assistant coach who opened the door: Larry Johnson
FYI: Philadelphia Daily News Public League co-player of year and Philadelphia Inquirer first-team all-southeastern Pa. pick.
Bill Belton5-10185WRAtco, N.J.
Chose PSU over: West Virginia, Cincinnati, Pitt.
Assistant coach who opened the door: Mike McQueary
FYI: Cherry Hill Courier-Post player of year was first New Jersey player to pass for 2,000 yards and rush for 1,000 in consecutive seasons.
Kyle Carter6-4233TENew Castle, Del.
Chose PSU over: Bucknell, Delaware, Rutgers (did not offer).
Assistant coach who opened the door: Ron Vanderlinden
FYI: First player to commit to Lions back in May; third-team all-Delaware player is the cousin of one-time Pitt linebacker commit Quinton Alston.
Sam Ficken6-3180PKValparaiso, Ind.
Chose PSU over: Akron, Michigan, Ohio State, Colorado.
Assistant coach who opened the door: Mike McQueary
FYI: In just his second year playing football, booted two field goals of more than 50 yards and made all-state first team.
Jordan Kerner6-5230DEFairview, Pa.
Chose PSU over: Iowa, Maryland, Boston College, Minnesota, Rutgers.
Assistant coach who opened the door: Mike McQueary
FYI: District 10 Region 4 co-player of the year, four-year starter and first-team all-state pick played linebacker, running back and tight end.
n Ben Kline6-3225LBDallastown, Pa.
Chose PSU over: Pitt, Michigan, Rutgers, UConn, West Virginia.
Assistant coach who opened the door: Larry Johnson
FYI: One-time Pitt commit bench presses 365 pounds, runs 100-meter dash for his high school's track team and made 157 tackles as a senior.
Angelo Mangiro6-2290GSuccasunna, N.J.
Chose PSU over: Rutgers, Ohio State.
Assistant coach who opened the door: Dick Anderson
FYI: Four-year starter, two-time first-team all-state pick led team to state championship as a junior; played in Under Armour All-American Game.
Ryan Nowicki6-5272OTGlendale, Ariz.
Chose PSU over: USC, Washington, Oregon State.
Assistant coach who opened the door: Mike McQueary
FYI: Illinois transplant was first-team all-state twice, led team to 10-2 record in senior year despite playing half the season with broken wrist.
Shawn Oakman6-9250DELansdowne, Pa.
Chose PSU over: UConn, NC State, South Carolina, Rice.
Assistant coach who opened the door: Ron Vanderlinden
FYI: Key member of Penn Woods' PIAA Class AAAA basketball finalist teams the last two years.
Allen Robinson6-3195WRWest Bloomfield, Mich.
Chose PSU over: Toledo, Buffalo, Minnesota, Central Michigan.
Assistant coach who opened the door: Ron Vanderlinden
FYI: One of Penn State freshman Rob Bolden's favorite targets at St. Mary's Prep was also considered a recruitable basketball talent.
Donovan Smith6-6300OTOwings Mills, Md.
Chose PSU over: UCLA, NC State, Michigan State.
Assistant coach who opened the door: Larry Johnson
FYI: U.S. Army All-American Bowl participant moved from Long Island entering sophomore year and helped school end 53-game losing streak.
Matt Zanellato6-4190WRBurke, Va.
Chose PSU over: Delaware, Miami (Ohio).
Assistant coach who opened the door: Larry Johnson
FYI: Caught more than 90 passes his senior year and had three receptions for 146 yards in the Chesapeake Bowl.
Anthony Zettel6-4257DEWest Branch, Mich.
Chose PSU over: Michigan, Michigan State, Iowa.
Assistant coach who opened the door: Ron Vanderlinden
FYI: 65th-best prospect in the country according to Scout.com had 113 tackles and seven sacks as a senior.
PITTSBURGH
PlayerHt.Wt.Pos.Hometown
Isaac Bennett5-11190RBTulsa, Okla.
Chose Pitt over: Tulsa, Louisiana-Monroe.
FYI: Reigning state Class 5A title holder and 100 meter bronze medalist rushed for more than 1,300 yards and helped team to state title.
Jeremiah Bryson5-8173RBSmyrna, Tenn.
Chose Pitt over: Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina.
FYI: Rushed for more than 1,500 yards as a senior while also hauling in 20 passes; offensive MVP of 2007 5A state championship game.
Lloyd Carrington6-0181CBDallas, Texas
Chose Pitt over: Minnesota, Houston, Baylor, Oklahoma State.
FYI: Didn't play football until this season, after coach saw him playing JV basketball; had more than 15 DI offers.
Sam Collura6-3250TEHyattsville, Md.
Chose Pitt over: Ohio, Buffalo, Akron.
FYI: Played for PSU walk-on QB Shane McGregor's uncle at DeMatha.
Devin Cook6-4230LBBeaver Falls, Pa.
Chose Pitt over: Kent State.
FYI: First-team Class AA all-state pick led 10-2 WPIAL semifinalist Tigers in tackles with 71.
Malcolm Crockett5-10185RBWashington, D.C.
Chose Pitt over: Cincinnati, Michigan.
FYI: Originally committed to Cincinnati and played in Chesapeake Bowl, he runs a reported 10.9-second 100 meters.
Corey Davis5-11180RBGladewater, Texas
Chose Pitt over: Tulsa, Washington St., Wyoming.
FYI: Averaged 8.4 yards per carry and had four 200-yard rushing games on way to earning all-state honors.
Zenel Demhasaj6-7320OTBrooklyn, N.Y.
Chose Pitt over: Akron, Bowling Green, Cincinnati, Memphis, Wyoming.
FYI: Todd Graham's first Panther recruit played junior college ball at Nassau Community College in New York; recovering from ACL injury.
Jason Frimpong5-10185CBIrving, Texas
Chose Pitt over: Tulsa, Memphis, North Texas, Wisconsin.
FYI: Started senior year at quarterback, but ended up with 33 receptions and as team's second leading rusher.
Nicholas Grigsby6-1210LBTrotwood, Ohio
Chose Pitt over: Michigan State, Illinois, Michigan, Cincinnati.
FYI: Division II first-team all-state player made 154 tackles and is ranked as the No. 16 outside linebacker in this class by Rivals.com.
Justin Jackson6-3195WRDaphne, Ala.
Chose Pitt over: Arizona, Arizona State (no offers).
FYI: Trojans went 15-0 and won state Class 6A title; from same high school as former WVU star Pat White.
Ronald Jones5-9170WRFort Meade, Fla.
Chose Pitt over: Marshall, Georgia Southern.
FYI: First-team all-Polk County pick quarterbacked team to 10th state semifinal appearance in 12 years.
Darius Patton5-9170WRPoland, Ohio
Chose Pitt over: Michigan, Cincinnati, Wisconsin.
FYI: Originally from Pittsburgh (Penn Hills) until transferring before junior year; caught 90 career passes for 1,623 yards and 21 TDs.
Jevonte Pitts5-11180SPittsburgh, Pa.
Chose Pitt over: Rutgers (no offer).
FYI: Cousin and Woodland Hills High School teammate of Lafayette Pitts, who committed to Pitt then switched to Rutgers then back to Pitt.
Lafayette Pitts5-11180CBPittsburgh, Pa.
Chose Pitt over: Rutgers, Iowa, West Virginia, Illinois.
FYI: Latest product of Woodland Hills program that has turned out the likes of Jason Taylor, Steve Breaston and Ryan Mundy.
Artie Rowell6-2296CHarrisburg, Pa.
Chose Pitt over: Northwestern, Temple.
FYI: Key blocker for Central Dauphin team that scored 35 points or better nine times this season and averaging almost 350 yards per game.
Roderick Ryles6-1192SOrlando, Fla.
Chose Pitt over: West Virginia, UCF, Washington State, Arkansas.
FYI: Career leader in interceptions at Dr. Phillips High School with 15 had committed to Arkansas before Razorbacks pulled his scholarship.
LaQuentin Smith6-2210LBOrlando, Fla.
Chose Pitt over: West Virginia, UCF, Arkansas.
FYI: Baseball powerhouse Dr. Phillips High School's all-time leader in fumble recoveries with 10; forced five fumbles as a senior.
Stephen Williams6-2185SSavannah, Ga.
Chose Pitt over: Middle Tennessee State, Georgia Southern.
FYI: Region 3-A East player of the year and Savannah News-Journal offensive player of the year averaged almost 11 yards per carry.
NOTRE?DAME
PlayerHt.Wt.Pos.Hometown
George Atkinson6-3198RBLivermore, Calif.
Chose Notre Dame over: Washington, Oregon.
FYI: Son of former Raider defensive back of the same name and San Francisco Chronicle's top prep athlete in Contra Costa/Tri Valley area.
Josh Atkinson6-0180CBLivermore, Calif.
Chose Notre Dame over: Washington, Oregon.
FYI: Twin brother of fellow Irish recruit George Atkinson.
n Kyle Brindza6-2195PKCanton, Mich.
Chose Notre Dame over: Michigan, Vanderbilt.
FYI: Scout.com's top kicking prospect in the country had 19 field goals as senior, including 52 and 49-yarders in regional final.
Jalen Brown6-1186CBIrving, Texas
Chose Notre Dame over: Wisconsin, Texas A&M, Nebraska, Texas Tech.
FYI: One of top 65 prospects in Texas, he committed to Irish without ever seeing South Bend.
Brad Carrico6-6270OTDublin, Ohio
Chose Notre Dame over: Cincinnati, Purdue, Indiana, Kentucky.
FYI: Hails from same high school as former Irish QB Brady Quinn.
Ben Councell6-5225LBAsheville, N.C.
Chose Notre Dame over: Georgia Tech, North Carolina, South Carolina.
FYI: Finished second on state quarterfinal team with 117 tackles.
DaVaris Daniels6-2175WRVernon Hills, Ill.
Chose Notre Dame over: Oklahoma, Miami.
FYI: Under Armour All-American is son of Washington Redskins defensive end Phillip Daniels.
Matthias Farley6-1185CBCharlotte, N.C.
Chose Notre Dame over: Illinois, Wisconsin, Maryland, UCLA.
FYI: Has only played football for two years; played soccer until he was a sophomore.
Everett Golson5-11170QBMyrtle Beach, S.C.
Chose Notre Dame over: North Carolina, South Carolina, Clemson.
FYI: Finalist for state player of year threw for almost 3,000 yards as a freshman; may play basketball, too.
Jarrett Grace6-4230LBCincinnati, Ohio
Chose Notre Dame over: Cincinnati, Boston College, Stanford, Northwestern, Kentucky.
FYI: Led team that finished 11-1 in tackles despite missing time with injured shoulder.
Conor Hanratty6-4290OTNew Canaan, Conn.
Chose Notre Dame over: Boston College, Florida State, Stanford, Iowa.
FYI: Son of former Irish and Pittsburgh Steeler QB Terry Hanratty.
Eilar Hardy6-0170SPickerington, Ohio
Chose Notre Dame over: Michigan State, Cincinnati, West Virginia.
FYI: Columbus Dispatch first-team all-star led team to regional finals with 63 tackles, four interceptions.
Matt Hegarty6-6281OTAztec, N.M.
Chose Notre Dame over: Texas, Oklahoma, USC.
FYI: Three-time first-team all-state pick and chosen by Sports Illustrated as best prep offensive lineman in country.
Chase Hounshell6-5250DEMentor, Ohio
Chose Notre Dame over: Florida, Boston College, Iowa, Wisconsin.
FYI: Originally committed to Florida; brother plays for Central Florida and twin sister signed to play basketball at St. Francis of New York.
n Ben Koyack6-5230TEOil City, Pa.
Chose Notre Dame over: Penn State, Ohio State, Pitt.
FYI: One of nation's top three tight ends, hauled in 62 passes for 1,031 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior.
Aaron Lynch6-6255DECape Coral, Fla.
Chose Notre Dame over: Florida State, LSU, Florida, Miami, Ohio State.
FYI: ESPNU's No. 30 prospect in the country record 2.5 sacks for the East team in its U.S. Army All-American Bowl win.
Nick Martin6-5260OTIndianapolis, Ind.
Chose Notre Dame over: Kentucky, Stanford, Michigan.
FYI: Decommitted from Kentucky to follow in footsteps of older brother, Zack, who is Irish's starting left tackle.
Cam McDaniel5-10190RBCoppell, Texas
Chose Notre Dame over: Cincinnati, Colorado, Stanford, Texas Tech.
FYI: Second-team all-Dallas News selection rushed for 1,906 yards and 32 touchdowns in addition to catching 40 passes.
Troy Niklas6-5265OTAnaheim, Calif.
Chose Notre Dame over: USC, Stanford.
FYI: Played tight end, defensive end and tackle in helping Servite High School to CIF-SS Pac-5 championships.
Anthony Rabasa6-3215DEMiami, Fla.
Chose Notre Dame over: Miami, Florida, Florida State.
FYI: First-team Miami Herald all-Dade County player helped Columbus High win district title by making 80 tackles and 10 sacks.
Tony Springmann6-6260DEFort Wayne, Ind.
Chose Notre Dame over: Boston College, Stanford.
FYI: Two-time all-state player keyed Bishop Dwenger High School to a 13-1 record and also plays basketball.
Stephon Tuitt6-5252DEMonroe, Ga.
Chose Notre Dame over: Georgia Tech, Auburn, Clemson, Miami.
FYI: Rivals.com's No. 1 player in Georgia; first-team all-stater who helped team that was 0-20 last two seasons to a 10-2 finish in 2010.
n Ishaq Williams6-6230DEBrooklyn, N.Y.
Chose Notre Dame over: Penn State, Syracuse.
FYI: Jason Taylor-like player led Abraham Lincoln High to first city title game in 17 years and plays in U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
WEST?VIRGINIA
PlayerHt.Wt.Pos.Hometown
Brian Athey6-4215QBEden Prairie, Minn.
Chose West Virginia over: Indiana, Wisconsin (no offers).
FYI: Grandfather, Dwight Wallace, is Mountaineers radio color commentator and three relatives have coached at WVU.
Jared Barber6-0220LBMocksville, N.C.
Chose West Virginia over: NC State, Wake Forest.
FYI: Brought up as a freshman and had more than 100 tackles all four years he played varsity.
Ben Bradley6-2275DTNorcross, Ga.
Chose West Virginia over: NC State, South Carolina, UCF.
FYI: Region 7 Class AAAAA first-team all-star.
Isaiah Bruce6-2205LBRiverview, Fla.
Chose West Virginia over: Purdue, Vanderbilt, Illinois, Marshall.
FYI: Jacksonville Times-Union Super 24 selection spearheaded Providence Christian to first-ever playoff appearance.
Andrew Buie5-11192RBJacksonville, Fla.
Chose West Virginia over: Auburn, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Louisville, North Carolina.
FYI: Third BCS RB recruit Trinity Christian has produced in four years.
Dante Campbell6-4195WRClermont, Fla.
Chose West Virginia over: Bowling Green, Colorado State, Fla. Atlantic, Fla. International.
FYI: Orlando Sentinel's top-ranked wide receiver in central Florida.
Terrell Chestnut5-10178CBPottstown, Pa.
Chose West Virginia over: Pitt, Rutgers, Temple, Michigan.
FYI: Four-time all-state pick and Big 33 Classic selection had originally committed to Pitt.
Cody Clay6-4225TECharleston, W.Va.
Chose West Virginia over: Marshall, Ohio, Elon, Akron, Cornell.
FYI: First-team all-state pick on team that was unbeaten in regular season.
Joshua Francis6-2213LBDamascus, Md.
Chose West Virginia over: Arkansas, North Carolina, Oregon.
FYI: Went to Lackawanna Junior College in Scranton.
Dustin Garrison5-8160RBPearland, Texas
Chose West Virginia over: Only Division I offer, although several BCS school were following.
FYI: Houston player of the year moved to Texas from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina disaster; rushed for almost 3,000 yards as a senior.
Russell Haughton-James6-6290OTPlantation, Fla.
Chose West Virginia over: Minnesota, South Florida, Fla. International.
FYI: Originally committed to Minnesota; varsity career took his to three different south Florida high schools.
Brandon Jackson6-3325GLakewood, Ohio
Chose West Virginia over: Ohio, Akron, Ball State.
FYI: One of four offensive linemen at power St. Edward's program to commit to Division I colleges.
Justin Johnson6-3288GParkersburg, W.Va.
Chose West Virginia over: Ohio, Marshall.
FYI: One brother plays for Mountaineers, another coaches at Marshall.
Nick Kwiatkoski6-2215SBethel Park, Pa.
Chose West Virginia over: Boston College, Bowling Green.
FYI: Member of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's preseason Fabulous 22.
Marquis Lucas6-3280GMiami, Fla.
Chose West Virginia over: Rutgers, Illinois, Minnesota, S. Florida.
FYI: One-time Rutgers commit was first team Miami Herald all-Dade County pick who helped 6A state champs average 405 yards.
Paul Millard6-2210QBFlower Mound, Texas
Chose West Virginia over: Stephen F. Austin.
FYI: Threw for 82 touchdowns, more than 8,000 yards over last years.
Kenneth Myers6-2180WRJacksonville, Fla.
Chose West Virginia over: S. Florida, Ole Miss, Louisville,Vanderbilt.
FYI: One of a dozen First Coast High School players expected to sign Division I letters-of-intent.
Shaquille Petteway6-1210SSteubenville, Ohio
Chose West Virginia over: Michigan State, Akron, Syracuse, Toledo.
FYI: Division III first team all-Ohio selection made 19 tackles in state championship game his sophomore year.
Vance Roberts5-10185CBWashington, D.C.
Chose West Virginia over: Marshall, Syracuse, Rutgers.
FYI: Rivals.com's No. 1 prospect in District of Columbia.
Vernard Roberts5-11185RBWashington, D.C.
Chose West Virginia over: Michigan State, Kansas, Marshall.
FYI: Twin brother of fellow Mountaineer recruit Vance Roberts.
Kyle Rose6-4235DECenterville, Ohio
Chose West Virginia over: Indiana, Kansas, Miami (Ohio), Bowling Green.
FYI: Led team to wins over St. Ignatius and Moeller and picked up his 100th win as a wrestler in his junior year.
Shawntel Rowell6-4305DTGlenville, Ohio
Chose West Virginia over: Baylor, Ohio.
FYI: Played junior college ball at Iowa Wesleyan after coming out of powerful Glenville program and originally committed to Ohio State.
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