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Name: Dontey Brown (picture from McKeesport HS)
Hometown (High School): McKeesport, PA (McKeesport)
Commitment: May 1, 2003
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 250 lbs.
40 Time: 4.65 seconds

Honors:

  • First team All-Conference
  • Pittsburgh Tribune-Review All-WPIAL pick
  • Top 15 Overall Pennsylvania Prospect

    Hard Hits:

  • 150 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and six sacks (2002)
  • Great size and strength combination
  • Said to have an aggressive style of play

    Chose Penn State over: Michigan, Pitt and Georgia Tech

    Name: Gerald Cadogan (picture from Portsmouth HS)
    Hometown (High School): Portsmouth, OH (Portsmouth)
    Commitment: August 8, 2003
    Position: Offensive Lineman
    Height: 6'6"
    Weight: 310 lbs.
    40 Time: 5.0 seconds

    Honors:

  • One of the best linemen in Ohio
  • One of the nation's top 35 offensive linemen

    Hard Hits:

  • Excels at sealing off opposing linemen
  • Strong initial surge off the blocks

    Chose Penn State over: Northwestern, Michigan, Wake Forest and Boston College

    Name: Paul Cianciolo (picture from Fort Dorchester)
    Hometown (High School): Fort Dorchester, SC (Fort Dorchester)
    Commitment: December 6, 2003
    Position: Quarterback
    Height: 6'5"
    Weight: 220 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.7 seconds

    Honors:

  • Owns school single season passing record (2,867 yards)
  • Owns the all-time career passing mark at the school
  • North-South All-Star Game selection

    Hard Hits:

  • Threw for 2,867 yards (2003)
  • Threw for over 5,000 yards the last two seasons
  • Threw 28 touchdowns
  • Had 176 completions on 316 attempts (55.7%)

    Chose Penn State over: Clemson, South Carolina, Mississippi, Maryland, North Carolina and UConn

    Name: Dan Connor (picture from Strath Haven)
    Hometown (High School): Wallingford, PA (Strath Haven)
    Commitment: August 5, 2003
    Position: Linebacker
    Height: 6'3"
    Weight: 220 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.5 seconds

    Honors:

  • Two-time first team AP All-State
  • Philadelphia Inquirer All-Area pick
  • Maxwell Club Award winner
  • Preseason All-American

    Hard Hits:

  • 1,700 yards and 23 TDs (2002)
  • Explosive at linebacker
  • Expected to enroll spring semester 2004
  • Lead Strath Haven to a national ranking

    Chose Penn State over: Notre Dame and Michigan (over 40 offers)

    Name: Tony Davis (picture from Howland)
    Hometown (High School): Warren, OH (Howland)
    Commitment: May 12, 2003
    Position: Defensive Back
    Height: 6'0"
    Weight: 180 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.38 seconds

    Honors:

  • All-Metro Athletic Conference selection

    Hard Hits:

  • 40 inch vertical leap
  • 315 lb. bench press
  • 50 tackles (2002)

    Chose Penn State over: Michigan, Michigan State, Wisconsin, Iowa and Pitt

    Name: Adam DiMichele (left PSU and chose baseball) (picture from HotShot Sports)
    Hometown (High School): McKees Rocks, PA (Sto-Rox HS)
    Commitment: January 17, 2003
    Position: Defensive Back / Quarterback
    Height: 6'1"
    Weight: 179 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.65 seconds

    Honors:

  • AP Class A First Team selection
  • AP Class A Player of the Year
  • WPIAL record 6,741 career passing yards

    Hard Hits:

  • Threw for 2,706 yards (2003)
  • Threw for and 36 touchdowns (2003)
  • Excellent ability to read defenses
  • Solid arm, good mechanics
  • PSU reportedly recruited at DB, could get shot at QB

    Chose Penn State over: Syracuse, Delaware and Youngstown State

    Name: Josh Gaines (picture from Northrop)
    Hometown (High School): Fort Wayne, IN (Northrop)
    Commitment: August 2, 2003
    Position: Tight End/Defensive End
    Height: 6'3"
    Weight: 255 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.5 seconds

    Honors:

  • Considered a Top 25 defensive end nationally
  • All-League
  • First team All-State

    Hard Hits:

  • 43 tackles, five sacks and two fumble recoveries (2002)
  • Strong and agile
  • Intense work ethic

    Chose Penn State over: Indiana, Michigan State, Purdue and Wisconsin

    Name: Greg Harrison (picture from Harrison Family)
    Hometown (High School): Shenandoah PA (Shenandoah Valley)
    Commitment: April 26, 2003
    Position: Offensive Lineman
    Height: 6'5"
    Weight: 300 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.9 seconds

    Honors:

  • First team AP All-State (small school)
  • Four year starter
  • Top 5 Pennsylvania Offensive Linemen Prospect

    Hard Hits:

  • Powerful off the blocks
  • Sound blocking technique
  • Expected to enroll spring semester 2004
  • Excellent student (3.7 GPA and 1120 SAT)

    Chose Penn State over: Colorado, Stanford, Michigan State, Virginia, Maryland, NC State and Boston College

    Name: Matt Hahn (picture from St. Anthony's)
    Hometown (High School): South Huntington, NY (St. Anthony’s)
    Commitment: February 20, 2003
    Position: Running Back
    Height: 6'1"
    Weight: 210 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.5 seconds

    Honors:

  • Second team All-State
  • First team All-Long Island
  • Two New York Catholic Football League AAA titles
  • Named 2003 CHSFL Player of the Year

    Hard Hits:

  • 141 carries
  • 1,368 rushing yards
  • 9.7 yards per carry

    Chose Penn State over: Michigan State, Georgia Tech and Maryland

    Name: Jed Hill (picture from anonymous source)
    Hometown (High School): Struthers, OH (Struthers)
    Commitment: June 16, 2003
    Position: Tight End
    Height: 6'4"
    Weight: 245 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.65 seconds

    Honors:

  • NA - Broken ankle most of junior season

    Hard Hits:

  • Bench presses 390 lbs.
  • Leg press of 890 lbs.
  • 34 inch vertical leap

    Chose Penn State over: Michigan and Nebraska

    Name: Austin Hinton (picture from Ben Winters)
    Hometown (High School): Secaucus, NJ (Secaucus)
    Commitment: June 25, 2003
    Position: Offensive Lineman
    Height: 6'5"
    Weight: 285 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.55 seconds

    Honors:

  • All-Area
  • All-League
  • All-County
  • Bergen County All-Scholastic Second Team

    Hard Hits:

  • Quick off the blocks
  • Consistent weight leverage off line
  • Sound ability to set and hold blocks

    Chose Penn State over: Boston College, Georgia Tech, Clemson, Duke, Michigan State and Virginia

    Name: Dan Lawlor (picture from Lawlor Family)
    Hometown (High School): Mechanicsburg, PA (Cumberland Valley)
    Commitment: June 24, 2003
    Position: Fullback
    Height: 6'3"
    Weight: 235 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.6 seconds

    Honors:

  • All-Conference
  • All-League
  • Third team All-State

    Hard Hits:

  • Considered top Pennsylvania Fullback prospect
  • Solid blocker and runner
  • Good hands - consistent receiver

    Chose Penn State over: Pitt, Virginia Tech, Maryland and West Virginia

    Name: Mike Lucian (picture from Lucian Family)
    Hometown (High School): Frederick, MD (Linganore)
    Commitment: June 20, 2003
    Position: Tight End/Defensive Lineman
    Height: 6'3"
    Weight: 250 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.85 seconds

    Honors:

  • First team All-State

    Hard Hits:

  • 12 catches for 180 yards (2002)
  • 80 tackles, four sacks and an interception (2002)

    Chose Penn State over: Ohio State, Pitt, Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Marshall and West Virginia

    Name: Jordan Lyons (picture from Woodward Academy)
    Hometown (High School): College Park, GA (Woodward Academy)
    Commitment: January 17, 2003
    Position: Quarterback / Tight End
    Height: 6'5"
    Weight: 220 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.68 seconds

    Honors:

  • One of the best QBs out of the South
  • Georgia Varsity Player of the Week
  • Son of former All-American Dr. Tommy Lyons

    Hard Hits:

  • Strong arm with consistent 'touch'
  • Dual threat QB, excels on the option
  • Tough, aggressive player
  • Excels at reading all of his receivers

    Chose Penn State over: Notre Dame, Maryland, Michigan State, Stanford, Georgia and North Carolina

    Name: Anthony Morelli (picture from Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
    Hometown (High School): Penn Hills, PA (Penn Hills)
    Commitment: February 4, 2004
    Position: Quarterback
    Height: 6'4"
    Weight: 210 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.7 seconds

    Honors:

  • Considered a Top 10 prospect nationally
  • Considered a Top 5 Quarterback nationally
  • Elite 11 QB Camp selection
  • All-Conference selection
  • Pittsburgh Tribune Review's Terrific 25 selection
  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Fabulous 22 selection

    Hard Hits:

  • 76 of 148 passes for 1,880 yards and 20 touchdowns (2002)
  • Considered very strong overall
  • Excellent arm strength
  • Good pocket presence

    Chose Penn State over: Pitt, Florida State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Tennessee and UCLA.

    Name: Rich Ohrnberger (picture from east Meadow)
    Hometown (High School): East Meadow, NY (East Meadow)
    Commitment: July 12, 2003
    Position: Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman
    Height: 6'3"
    Weight: 275 lbs.
    40 Time: 5.0 seconds

    Honors:

  • All-County
  • Third lineman in 25 years to win Thorp Award

    Hard Hits:

  • 47 tackles, three sacks, 14 tackles for a loss (2002)
  • Excellent footwork and fundamentals
  • Has not allowed a sack from either tackle spot in varsity career, a span of 27 games

    Chose Penn State over: Purdue, West Virginia, Syracuse, Toledo, Connecticut, Nebraska, Virginia Tech, Boston College and Duke

    Name: Spencer Ridenhour (picture from LionNews)
    Hometown (High School): White Plains, NY (White Plains)
    Commitment: May 16, 2003
    Position: Defensive Back
    Height: 6'1"
    Weight: 212 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.45 seconds

    Honors:

  • All-League selection (2002)
  • All-Section selection (2002)
  • League MVP (2002)

    Hard Hits:

  • Four year, two-way starter
  • 1,153 rushing yards and 15 TDs (2002)

    Name: Wyatt Bowman (picture from Bowman Family)
    Hometown (High School): Mechanicsburg, PA (Cumberland Valley)
    Commitment: April 26, 2003
    Position: Offensive Lineman
    Height: 6'6"
    Weight: 314 lbs.
    40 Time: 5.0 seconds

    Honors:

  • Top 30 Overall Pennsylvania Prospect
  • Top 5 Pennsylvania Offensive Linemen Prospect
  • Led team to undefeated regular season this year

    Hard Hits:

  • Solid fundamentals and footwork
  • Quick off the blocks
  • Impresssive size and agility combination

    Chose Penn State over: Notre Dame, Boston College, Illinois, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Iowa, Maryland and Pitt

  • Ability to play several positions (RB, S, LB)

    Chose Penn State over: Maryland, Michigan, Notre Dame, Iowa, Nebraska and Michigan State

    Name: Elijah Robinson (picture from Woodrow Wilson HS)
    Hometown (High School): Camden, NJ (Woodrow Wilson)
    Commitment: January 9, 2004
    Position: Defensive Lineman
    Height: 6'3"
    Weight: 300 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.95 seconds

    Honors:

  • Philadelphia Inquirer second team All-South Jersey selection (2002)
  • PrepStar All-Region team (2002)
  • Led team 15-0 season and won state title during junior year

    Hard Hits:

  • 68 tackles (37 for a loss) and 13.5 sacks (2002)
  • 63 tackles, 34 for a loss, and 12 sacks (2001)
  • Expected to enroll spring semester 2004
  • Ranked in the top 10 of his class academically

    Chose Penn State over: Tulane (Originally chose Tulane last year. Did not enroll to improve SAT score. Chose Penn State after score improved.)

    Name: Mark Rubin (picture from Rubin Family)
    Hometown (High School): Buffalo, NY (Amherst Central)
    Commitment: June 27, 2003
    Position: Wide Receiver
    Height: 6'4"
    Weight: 210 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.6 seconds

    Honors:

  • First team All-StateSeason Statistics:
  • New York State Record 34 Receiving TDs
  • 2, 488 Career Receiving Yards

    Hard Hits:

  • Excellent size and speed
  • Compared to Joe Juravicious
  • Fights for balls and good leaping ability

    Chose Penn State over: Boston College, Syracuse and Buffalo

    Name: Tyrell Sales (picture from PSU Playbook)
    Hometown (High School): Butler, PA (Butler)
    Commitment: August 10, 2003
    Position: Linebacker
    Height: 6'4"
    Weight: 235 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.6 seconds

    Honors:

  • All-WPIAL selection
  • One of the top 5 prospects in Pennsylvania
  • One of the top linebackers in the nation

    Hard Hits:

  • 100 tackles, seven sacks and interception (2002)
  • Solid student (3.7 GPA)

    Chose Penn State over: Pitt, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Virginia (over 30 offers)

    Name: Jimmy Shaw (picture from Rice University)
    Hometown (High School): Spring Grove, PA (Spring Grove)
    Commitment: December 22, 2003
    Position: Defensive Lineman
    Height: 6'4"
    Weight: 260 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.68 seconds

    Honors:

  • Played in every game as a red shirt freshman at Rice
  • Led HS team to YAIAA Division I title
  • Led team to District 3 Class AAA championship
  • York Daily Record’s Division I Player of the Year

    Hard Hits:

  • Transfer from Rice University -
  • Expected to enroll summer semester 2004
  • Older brother of John Shaw
  • 45 tackles (2003)
  • Projected as DE or LB

    Transfered to Penn State from: Rice University

    Name: A.Q. Shipley (picture from Shipley Family)
    Hometown (High School): Coraopolis, PA (Moon Area)
    Commitment: June 18, 2003
    Position: Defensive Lineman/Offensive Lineman
    Height: 6'2"
    Weight: 280 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.9 seconds

    Honors:

  • All-Conference (2002)
  • Third team AP All-State (2002)
  • One of the Top Pennsylvania Lineman Prospects

    Hard Hits:

  • Bench presses 350 lbs.
  • Squats 560 lbs.
  • 70 tackles and six sacks (2002)

    Chose Penn State over: Michigan, Maryland and Virginia (over 35 offers)

    Name: Kevin Suhey (picture from Suhey Family)
    Hometown (High School): State College, PA (State College)
    Commitment: December 3, 2003
    Position: Quarterback
    Height: 6'2"
    Weight: 195 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.7 seconds

    Honors:

  • Led team to PIAA Class AAAA semifinals
  • Led team to District 6 Class AAAA title

    Hard Hits:

  • 280 career completions (61.8 completion rate)
  • 3,442 career passing yards
  • Fourth generation Lion player

    Chose Penn State over: Stanford, Duke and Minnesota

    Name: Trent Varva (picture from Michigan Preps)
    Hometown (High School): Lake Orion, MI (Lake Orion)
    Commitment: July 8, 2003
    Position: Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman
    Height: 6'3"
    Weight: 320 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.8 seconds

    Honors:

  • Three year starter
  • One of the top lineman in Michigan

    Hard Hits:

  • 48 tackles, two sacks, one field goal block (2002)
  • Power off the line
  • Good footwork and pass rush skills

    Chose Penn State over: Colorado, Notre Dame, Georgia Tech and Oklahoma State

    Preferred Walk-ons: These players have received an invitation from Penn State's coaching staff to walk-on this year in an effort to possibly earn playing time and possible a scholarship in the future.

    Name: Jamal Reynolds
    Hometown (High School): Paterson, NJ (Eastside)
    Position: Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
    Height: NA
    Weight: NA
    40 Time: NA

    Honors & Stats:

  • All-League selection
  • Second Team All-County at DB

    Chose Penn State over: NA

    Name: Tony Bernatos (picture from Central Dauphin)
    Hometown (High School): Harrisburg, PA (Central Dauphin)
    Position: Kicker
    Height: 5'10"
    Weight: 230 lbs.
    40 Time: NA

    Honors & Stats:

  • Holds PA state records: season PATs (71), points scored in a season (101) and also career PATs (150) and career points (225)
  • First Team AP Big School All-State selection
  • Selection to the 2003 PASPORTSFever All State team
  • Pennsylvania Preseason All-State Football Team
  • Student Sports All-American Team selection

    Chose Penn State over: NA

    Name: Patrick Humes
    Hometown (High School): Wexford,PA (Pine-Richland)
    Position: Kicker
    Height: 5'9"
    Weight: 160 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.6 seconds

    Honors & Stats:

  • PIAA Class AAA championship game participant
  • WPIAL Class AAA title
  • Named to the Class AAA Greater Allegheny team

    Chose Penn State over: Connecticut, Minnesota and Pittsburgh

    Name: Tommy Schnell
    Hometown (High School): Johnson City, TN (Science Hill)
    Position: Lineman
    Height: 6'5"
    Weight: 265 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.85 seconds

    Honors & Stats:

  • Distinguished wrestler

    Chose Penn State over: NA

    Name: Joe Toriello (picture from PSU Playbook)
    Hometown (High School): Darby, PA
    Position: Defensive Lineman/Tight End
    Height: 6'4"
    Weight: 290 lbs.
    40 Time: NA

    Honors & Stats:

  • 54 assisted tackles, 35 solo tackles, eight sacks and two interceptions
  • Had 10 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown

    Chose Penn State over: NA

    Name: Joe Prokopik:
    Hometown (High School): Penn Hills, PA (Penn Hills)
    Position: Wide Receiver/Kicker
    Height: 6'1"
    Weight: 185 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.5 seconds

    Honors & Stats:

  • Kicked 4 of 5 field-goal attempts successfully
  • Kicked long of 46 yards
  • Made 31 of 33 extra points
  • Runs the 40 meter dash in track

    Chose Penn State over: NA

    Name: Deon Butler (picture from C.D. Hylton HS)
    Hometown (High School): Woodbridge, VA (C.D. Hylton)
    Position: Corner Back/Wide Receiver
    Height: 5'11"
    Weight: 165 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.5

    Honors & Stats:

  • Caught 42 passes for 1,001 yards and 14 touchdowns
  • Intercepted eight passes and scored three defensive touchdowns
  • Honored as first-team All-Washington Metro selection

    Chose Penn State over: Wake Forest, Akron and William & Mary

    Name: Ross Muir (picture from Muir Family)
    Hometown (High School): Noblesville, IN (Noblesville)
    Position: Offensive Guard
    Height: 6'4"
    Weight:260 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.8

    Honors & Stats:

  • Noblesville Daily Times' All-Hamilton County Team
  • All-Conference Team
  • Star Ledger All-Hamilton County Team
  • Bloomington Herald-Times All-State Team (HM)
  • All-State Academic Team
  • All-Region Eight Team
  • Bench presses 345 lbs., squats 500 lbs.
  • Excellent agility and speed considering size

    Chose Penn State over: Cincinnati, Indiana, Dayton and St. Francis




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