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Name: Chimaeze Okoli (picture from Scout)
Hometown
(High School): Virginia Beach, Va. (Salem HS)
Commitment: February 2, 2007
Recruited by: Bill Kenney
Position: Defensive End
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 275 lbs.
40 Time: 5.0 seconds
Honors:
Considered on of the top linemen in the Mid-Atlantic Region
Holds a 3.0 GPA
Name pronounced CHEE-MAY-ez-EE OH-COOL-EE
Hard Hits:
72 tackles, 15 sacks, two forced fumbles (2006)
Three fumble recoveries and one fumble returned for a TD (2006)
49 tackles, six sacks, three forced fumbles (2005)
Chose Penn State over: Virginia Tech, Michigan State and East Carolina
Story on Okoli's Commitment
Name: Drew Astorino (picture from AP)
Hometown
(High School): Edinboro, Pa. (General McLane HS)
Commitment: January 30, 2007
Recruited by: Mike McQueary
Position: Defensive Back
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 175 lbs.
40 Time: 4.45 seconds
Honors:
PIAA AAA state championship (2006)
Pennsylvania AAA Player of the Year (2006)
Big 33 selection (2007)
Hard Hits:
Ran the option offense for over 1,200 rushing yards and 24 scores (2006)
Good overall athleticism
Originally committed to Kent State
Chose Penn State over: Iowa and Kent State
Story on Astorino's Commitment
Name: Tyler Ahrenhold (Walk-On) (picture from Scout)
Hometown
(High School): Philadelphia, Pa. (Chestnut Hill Academy)
Commitment: January 30, 2007
Recruited by: Ron Vanderlinden
Position: Athlete
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 177 lbs.
40 Time: 4.50 seconds
Honors:
1530 on his SAT and carries a 2.8 GPA
Projected to play defensive back at PSU
Got interest from Boston College, Northwestern and Arizona
Hard Hits:
Frank Ahrenhold played DT for PSU in early 1970's
Attended Penn State's Senior Camp
Life long Penn State fan
Impressive speed and athleticism
Chose Penn State over: Arizona
Story on Ahrenhold's Commitment
Name: Derek Moye (picture from Scout)
Hometown
(High School): Rochester, Pa. (Rochester Area HS)
Commitment: January 25, 2007
Recruited by: Tom Bradley
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 182 lbs.
40 Time: 4.65 seconds
Honors:
Four star wide receiver prospect
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Fabulous 22" selection (2006)
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review "Terrific 25" selection (2006)
Harrisburg Patriot-News "Platinum 33" selection (2006)
Rushed for 1,000 yards on 141 attempts (2006)
Caught 15 passes for 350 yards (2006)
Scored 29 total touchdowns (2006)
Hard Hits:
Good size and body control
Impressive hands and ability to get off the line
Enrolling in PSU's summer session in July
Chose Penn State over: Pitt, West Virginia, Boston College, Cincinnati and Temple
Story on Moye's Commitment
Name: Devon Still (picture from Scout)
Hometown
(High School): Wilmington, De. (Howard HS of Tech.)
Commitment: January 24, 2007
Recruited by: Larry Johnson
Position: Defensive End
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 250 lbs.
40 Time: 4.9 seconds
Honors:
Four star defensive end prospect
Ranked No. 12 DE nationally by Scout
All-State selection at both DL and OL (2005, 2006)
Recorded 59 tackles, one forced fumble and 13 sacks (2006)
Hard Hits:
Aggressive, fast style of play off the corner
Strong bond with Coach Johnson, a "man teaching boys to become men."
Impressive strenght and speed combination
Enrolling in PSU's first summer session
Chose Penn State over: Ohio State, Michigan and Miami
Story on Still's Commitment
Name: Nerraw McCormack (picture from Scout)
Hometown
(High School): Garden City, N.Y. (Nassau CC)
Commitment: January 4, 2007
Recruited by: Brian Norwood
Position: Offensive Lineman
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 290 lbs.
40 Time: 5.0 seconds
Honors:
Three star offensive lineman prospect
Led team to a 9-1 record (2006)
Part of an offense that averaged nearly 24 points per game (2006)
Considered among the top JUCO OL prospects in the Eastern region
Hard Hits:
Expected to enroll at PSU summer 2007
Has two years of eligibility remaining
Junior College transfer from Nassau Community College
Played high school ball with fellow Class of 2007 member Stephfon Green
Chose Penn State over: Kansas and Temple
Story on McCormack's Commitment
Name: Ako Poti (picture from Scout)
Hometown
(High School): Daly City, Ca. (CC of San Francisco)
Commitment: December 15, 2006
Recruited by: Brian Norwood
Position: Offensive Lineman
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 300 lbs.
40 Time: 5.1 seconds
Honors:
Third Team JC Grid-Wire All-American (2006)
NoCal Conference Player of the Week - no sacks allowed, 11 pancakes (2006)
Led team to a 9-1 record (2006)
Part of an offense that averaged 40 points per game (2006)
Considered among the top JUCO OL prospects in the Western region
Hard Hits:
Expected to enroll at PSU January 2007
Has two years of eligibility remaining
Junior College transfer from City College of San Francisco
Father All-American lineman from University of Utah
Chose Penn State over: Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Kentucky, BYU and Utah
Story on Poti's Commitment
Name: Joe Suhey (picture from Loyola)
Hometown
(High School): Wilmet, Il. (Loyola Academy)
Commitment: December 12, 2006
Recruited by: Tom Bradley
Position: Athlete
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 200 lbs.
40 Time: 4.6 seconds
Honors:
Chicago Sun Times' Top 100 selection (2006)
All-Area selection at wide receiver (2006)
Led team to No. 4 in the Chicago Tribune's Top 20 rankings (2006)
All-Conference selection in basketball (2005)
All-Tournament team for Wildcat Hardwood Classic (basketball) (2005)
Hard Hits:
Suhey may be a grayshirt candidate
Stepped in for injured RB, rushed for 147 yards on 28 carries in one game
Touchdown receptions of 30, 25 and 45 yards (2006)
Sone of Matt, Penn State/ Chicago Bear fullback
Multi-sport standout for Loyola
Called a "spark plug" for the Loyola offense, 3-year varsity starter
Played WR, RB, QB over career
Chose Penn State over: Illinois, Northwestern, Northern Illinois and Ball State.
Story on Suhey's Commitment
Name: Stefen Wisniewski (picture from Scout)
Hometown
(High School): Pittsburgh, Pa. (Central Catholic)
Commitment: December 2, 2006
Recruited by: Tom Bradley
Position: Offensive Lineman (Guard)
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 275 lbs.
40 Time: 5.1 seconds
Honors:
U.S. Army All-American (2006)
Pittsburgh Post Gazette Fabulous 22 (2006)
Scout four-star, ranked No. 5 OL nationally
First Team Class AAAA Associated Press All-State (2005)
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review "Terrific 25" (2005)
All-WPIAL team (2005, 2006)
Hard Hits:
Aggressive attitude and style of play
Good agility for his size
Led team to a 10-2 record (2006)
64 tackles (including 10 for a loss) and six sacks (2005)
Blocked for a primary back that gained nearly 2100 yard (2005)
Chose Penn State over: Michigan, North Carolina, Boston College and Northwestern (over 20 offers).
Story on Wisniewski's Commitment
Name: Andrew Szczerba (picture from Scout)
Hometown
(High School): Wilmington, Del. (Salesianum)
Commitment: August 13, 2006
Recruited by: Ron Vanderlinden
Position: Offensive Lineman
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 250 lbs.
40 Time: 4.9 seconds
Honors:
Gatorade Player of the Year for Delaware (2006)
Named Second Team All State (2005)
Named First Team All-Catholic League (2005)
Considered a top TE prospect in Northeast
Hard Hits:
10 receptions for 175 yards (17.5 YPC) and 3 TDs (2006)
Has the potnetial to bulk up to play OL
Good agility for his size.
Strong desire to play for "legend" Joe Paterno
Chose Penn State over: Michigan, North Carolina, Duke, West Virginia, Virginia, Iowa, Maryland, Syracuse, and Rutgers.
Story on Szczerba's Commitment
Name: Quinn Barham (picture from Scout)
Hometown
(High School): Durham, N.C. (Hillside)
Commitment: August 11, 2006
Recruited by: Bill Kenney
Position: Offensive Lineman
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 265 lbs.
40 Time: 5.0 seconds
Honors:
Shrine Bowl Selection (2006)
Carolina Panther Community Captain (2006)
Named an All-Conference selection (2005)
Named OL of the Year for his team (2005)
Holds a 3.7 GPA
Name pronounced BEAR-ham
Hard Hits:
Part of a line that helped score 40 points per game (2006)
Nimble with his feet.
Needs to add mass to his frame to play OL
Selected PSU "site unseen" based on reputation of school and program
Chose Penn State over: Colorado, East Carolina and Duke.
Story on Barham's Commitment
Name: Andrew Dailey (picture from Scout)
Hometown
(High School): Massillon, Oh. (Washington)
Commitment: July 28, 2006
Recruited by: Jay Paterno
Position: Linebacker/Safety
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 215 lbs.
40 Time: 4.60 seconds
Honors:
Scout four-star linebacker prospect.
Considered the No. 17 linebacker prospect in the country.
Considered a Top 10 prospect in the midwestern region.
Led team to a state title (2005)
All-Ohio, All-District and All-Eastern Ohio honors (2005)
Hard Hits:
22 passes for 295 yards (13.4 YPC) and 3 TDs (2006)
20.5 tackles, 4.5 for loss, one fumble recovery and 0.5 sack (2006)
80 tackles, forced five fumbles (2005)
One interception and three blocked punts (2005)
Very athletic and has outstanding lateral quickness
Chose Penn State over: Nebraska, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Purdue, Wisconsin and Syracuse.
Story on Dailey's Commitment
Name: Stephfon Green (picture from Scout)
Hometown
(High School): Bronx, N.Y. (Kennedy)
Commitment: July 17, 2006
Recruited by: Brian Norwood
Position: Cornerback/Running Back
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 185 lbs.
40 Time: 4.30 seconds
Honors:
First Team All-Conference selection (2005)
Considered among the fastest players in the nation.
Hard Hits:
Missed 50 percent of season with broken leg (2006)
Still led team with 56 points and 665 rushing yards (2006)
At CB had 17 tackles, 2 INTs and a sack (2006)
Rushed for Yards: 767 yards (11.98 YPC) and 8 touchdowns (2005)
Rushed for over 1,000 yards and 13 touchdowns (2004)
Pulled in two interceptions and returned two kickoffs for scores (2004)
Competes in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 4x100 meters and the 4x200 meters.
Chose Penn State over: Syracuse and Rutgers
Story on Green's Commitment
Name: Kevion Latham (picture from Scout)
Hometown
(High School): Greensboro, N.C. (Page)
Commitment: July 12, 2006
Recruited by: Larry Johnson
Position: Defensive End/Linebacker
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 234 lbs.
40 Time: 4.78 seconds
Honors:
Metro All-Conference and All-Area selection (2006)
Second Team All-Conference selection (2005)
National interest with offers from coast to coast, from Stanford, Michigan State and Georgia Tech.
Hard Hits:
Had 93 tackles, 23 sacks and recovered two fumbles (2006)
12.5 sacks at defensive end/linebacker (2005)
Excellent size and speed for a 3-4 defensive scheme (2005)
Chose Penn State over: Vanderbilt, North Carolina, Boston College, Georgia Tech, Oregon, and Cal
Story on Latham's Commitment
Name: Nick Sukay (picture from Scout)
Hometown
(High School): Greensburg, Pa. (Greensburg Central Catholic)
Commitment: June 26, 2006
Recruited by: Tom Bradley
Position: Wide Receiver/Safety
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 205 lbs.
40 Time: 4.49 seconds
Honors:
Pittsburgh Post Gazette Fabulous 22 pick (2006)
Scout four star safety
All-conference and All-League honors (2005)
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review "Terrific 25" selection (2005)
Hard Hits:
Led team to 10-1 record and title game (2006)
Had team-high 508 receiving yards on 29 receptions (17.5 YPC) (2006)
Had 9 TDs on the year, at least one TD in every game this season (2006)
Defensively, had 7 INTs and one fumble recovery (2006)
Caught 29 passes for 660 yards and eight touchdowns (2005)
Recorded 58 tackles, six interceptions and seven forced fumbles (2005)
Chose Penn State over: Notre Dame, Pitt, Michigan, Michigan State, Syracuse and West Virginia
Story on Sukay's Commitment
Name: Chaz Powell (picture from YDR)
Hometown
(High School): Glen Rock, Pa. (Susquehannock)
Commitment: June 25, 2006
Recruited by: Larry Johnson
Position: Cornerback/Safety
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 185 lbs.
40 Time: 4.44 seconds
Honors:
Scout three star cornerback
Holds school record for the longest touchdown - 98 yards (2005)
1190 yards rushing, 16 touchdowns, 11 yards per carry, 30 yards per catch (2005)
16 blocked extra points, three interceptions (2005)
Hard Hits:
Nike Camp: 4.44 second 40 yard dash, 4.25 shuttle, a 30.8" vertical leap (2005)
Bench pressed 185 pounds 15 times
Chose Penn State over: Maryland, Boston College, UConn, Georgia and Temple
Story on Powell's Commitment
Name: Ryan Breen (picture from Scout)
Hometown
(High School): Clarkston, Mi. (Clarkston)
Commitment: June 25, 2006
Recruited by: Ron Vanderlinden
Position: Punter/Kicker/Kickoff Specialist
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 205 lbs.
40 Time:
4.60 seconds
Honors:
Class A Honorable Mention All State selection (2005)
All Oakland County Kicker (2005)
All League Punter (2005)
Holds Michigan state punting distance record (72 yards)
Hard Hits:
Converted 35 of 37 PATs (2005)
Averaged 41 yards per punt with a long of 72 yards (2005)
Hit 31 kickoffs into the end zone (2005)
Holds national punting camp record for hangtime
Chose Penn State over: Iowa, Michigan State, Michigan
Story on Breen's Commitment
Name: Jon Ditto (picture from Scout)
Hometown
(High School): Monroeville, Pa. (Gateway)
Commitment: June 9, 2006
Recruited by: Tom Bradley
Position: Wide Receiver/Tight End
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 221 lbs.
40 Time:
4.60 seconds
Honors:
Scout four star prospect
Second Team Class AAAA Associated Press All-State selection (2005)
Considered among top tight end prospects in nation
Considered top prospect in Pennsylvania
Hard Hits:
Caught 29 passes for 508 yards and five touchdowns (2005)
Focused style of play.
Excellent hands and field vision.
Chose Penn State over: Ohio State, Michigan, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia and Pitt
Story on Ditto's Commitment
Name: Nathan Stupar (picture from FOS)
Hometown
(High School): State College, Pa. (State College)
Commitment: May 23, 2006
Recruited by: Mike McQueary
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 230 lbs.
40 Time:
4.61 seconds
Honors:
First Team Class AAAA Associated Press All-State selection (2005)
First Team PA Football News All-State selection (2005)
Considered among top linebacker prospects in Northeast
Considered top linebacker prospect in Pennsylvania
Hard Hits:
Pulled in 13 passes for 225 yards (17.3 YPC) (2006)
He rushed six times for 102 yards (17.0 YPC) (2006)
At tight end: 44 catches for 644 yards (2005)
At defensive end: 56 tackles, 10 sacks and one interception returned for a score (2005)
Strong and aggressive style of play.
Father Steve played for Penn State.
Chose Penn State over: West Virginia, Virginia, Stanford, Maryland and Pitt
Story on Stupar's Commitment
Name: Josh Marks (picture from FOS)
Hometown
(High School): Catawissa, Pa. (Southern Columbia Area)
Commitment: May 19, 2006
Recruited by: Mike McQueary
Position: Offensive Lineman
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 285 lbs.
40 Time:
5.20 seconds
Honors:
Scout four-star prospect
First Team Class A All State Selection (2004, 2005)
Considered among top linemen in Northeast
Considered top offensive lineman in Pennsylvania
Hard Hits:
Led team to three straight PIAA Class A titles
Nimble on his feet for his size
Powerful, said to benchpress upwards of 400 pounds
An aggressive style of play
Chose Penn State over: West Virginia, Pitt, Rutgers and Temple
Audio Interview with Marks on Decision
Name: Chris Colasanti(picture from Scout)
Hometown (High School): Bloomfiled, Mi. (Brother Rice)
Commitment: May 2, 2006
Recruited by: Ron Vanderlinden
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 235 lbs.
40 Time: 4.60 seconds
Honors:
All-Catholic League selection (2005)
First Team Oakland County by the Oakland Press (2005)
First Team All-Metro by the Detroit News and the Detroit Free-Press (2005)
First Team All-State by the Detroit News, Detroit Free-Press and the Associated Press (2005)
Considered a top linebacker prospect in the Midwest.
Hard Hits:
Team raned in USA Today's Super 25 (2006)
Led team to 11-0 record (2006)
Had 106 tackles, 7 sacks and two fumble recoveries (2006)
At FB rushed 16 times for 117 yards (7.3 YPC) and 3 TDs (2006)
Had 153 tackles, four sacks and an interception (2005)
Intense style of play with excellent, sharp instincts
"A throw-back type" of player according to coach David Sofran
Chose Penn State over: Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Iowa and UCLA
Story on Colasanti's Commitment
