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Name: Brandon Ware (picture from Scout)
Hometown (High School): Harrisburg, Pa. (Harrisburg)
Commitment: January 27, 2008
Position: Defensive Tackle
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 340 lbs.
40 Time: 4.95 seconds
Recruited by: Larry Johnson

Honors:

  • First Team All-State selection (2007)
  • Big 33 selection (2007)
  • 35 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, eight sacks and forced fumble (2007)

    Hard Hits:

  • Massive size and agility combination
  • Good strength and hands off the snap
  • 45 tackles, 8 sacks, a fumble recovery (2006)

    Chose Penn State over: Temple, North Carolina Central

    Lions Grab Ware

    Name: Mike Farrell (picture from Scout)
    Hometown (High School): Pittsburgh, Pa. (Shady Side Academy)
    Commitment: January 22, 2008
    Position: Offensive Lineman
    Height: 6'6"
    Weight: 275 lbs.
    40 Time: 5.50 seconds
    Recruited by: Tom Bradley

    Honors:

  • A two-year starter for Shady Side
  • Considered to be among top offensive linemen in Western Pennsylvania
  • Scout two-star who is said to have "sleeper" potential

    Hard Hits:

  • Will get an initial look at tackle with PSU
  • Has the frame to add significant weight
  • Father is a PSU graduate

    Chose Penn State over: Miami of Ohio

    Farrell Picks PSU

    Name: A.J. Price (picture from Scout)
    Hometown (High School): Reston, Va. (South Lakes)
    Commitment: January 20, 2008
    Position: Wide Receiver
    Height: 6'4"
    Weight: 175 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.50 seconds
    Recruited by: Larry Johnson

    Honors:

  • Ranked Top 20 Virginia prospect
  • Averaged close to 26 yards per catch with 11 TDs (2007)
  • One of the best WR prospects in the tidewater region.

    Hard Hits:

  • Had 12 catches for 200+ yards and a touchdown (2006)
  • Played primarily in an option scheme as a junior
  • Strong, powerful stride, good hands
  • Originally thought to be a basketball prospect

    Chose Penn State over: Michigan, Virginia, Duke, UNC, Rutgers

    Price Talks PSU Pledge

    Name: Mark Wedderburn (picture from Scout)
    Hometown (High School): Springfield, Pa. (Cardinal O'Hara)
    Commitment: November 27, 2007
    Position: Tight End
    Height: 6'5"
    Weight: 235 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.60 seconds
    Recruited by: Ron Vanderlinden

    Honors:

  • Sportsfever Preseason All State pick
  • Scout four-star prospect
  • No. 13 DB prospect nationally

    Hard Hits:

  • Caught 24 passes for 354 yards and five touchdowns (2006)
  • Bench presses 305 pounds and squats 340 pounds
  • Also played varsity basketball for O'Hara
  • Brother Floyd played for Penn State

    Chose Penn State over: Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Michigan, Rutgers, Louisville

    Wedderburn Picks PSU

    Name: D'Anton Lynn (picture from Scout)
    Hometown (High School): Celina, Tx. (Celina)
    Commitment: November 10, 2007
    Position: Defensive Back
    Height: 6'1"
    Weight: 177 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.55 seconds
    Recruited by: Brian Norwood

    Honors:

  • First-team All-Area (2006)
  • Scout four-star prospect
  • No. 17 DB prospect nationally

    Hard Hits:

  • Played QB, RB, WR and LB in HS, but projected as a DB in college
  • Led team to a 15-1 record (2006)
  • Aside from a CB or S, PSU looking at him as a nickleback
  • Impressive speed and size combination

    Chose Penn State over: Florida, Ohio State, Oklahoma, USC, Texas Tech, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska

    Lynn Discusses PSU Pledge

    Name: Jack Crawford (picture from FOS)
    Hometown (High School): Richland, N.J. (St. Augustine)
    Commitment: August 26, 2007
    Position: Defensive End
    Height: 6'6"
    Weight: 250 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.55 seconds
    Recruited by: Larry Johnson

    Honors:

  • First-team All-Area (2006)
  • First-team All-Parochial (2006)
  • Scout four-star prospect
  • No. 23 DE prospect nationally

    Hard Hits:

  • Moved from England to pursue basketball
  • 2006 was his first year playing football ever
  • Impressive speed and size combination

    Chose Penn State over: Michigan, Boston College, Rutgers, Northwestern, Pittsburgh and Syracuse

    Crawford Pledges to PSU

    Name: Pete Massaro (picture from Scout)
    Hometown (High School): Newtown Square, Pa. (Marple Newtown)
    Commitment: August 20, 2007
    Position: Defensive End
    Height: 6'4"
    Weight: 245 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.85 seconds
    Recruited by: Ron Vanderlinden

    Honors:

  • First Team All-County (2006)
  • Second Team Class AAA AP All-State (2006)

  • Hard Hits:

  • Recorded 53 tackles, 14 for loss (2006)
  • Five sacks (2006)

    Chose Penn State over: Boston College, Duke, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Temple

    Massaro Talks About Pledge

    Name: James Terry (picture from Scout)
    Hometown (High School): Wilmington, De. (Brandywine)
    Commitment: August 12, 2007
    Position: Defensive Tackle
    Height: 6'2"
    Weight: 294 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.85 seconds
    Recruited by: Larry Johnson

    Honors:

  • Third Team All-State honors (2006)
  • First Team All-Conference honors (2006)
  • All-American Combine attendee (2007)

    Hard Hits:

  • Recorded 70 tackles (2006)
  • Pulled down 10 sacks (2006)
  • Major factor was playing for Larry Johnson
  • Powerful off the corner on pass rushes

    Chose Penn State over: Temple, Delaware State, Towson

    Terry Talks About Pledge

    Name: Deon'tae "D.J." Pannell (picture from Scout)
    Hometown (High School): Beverly Hills, Mi. (Wylie E. Groves)
    Commitment: August 10, 2007
    Position: Running Back
    Height: 6'5"
    Weight: 300 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.90 seconds
    Recruited by: Ron Vanderlinden

    Honors:

  • Considered to be among the top prospects in Michigan
  • Three star Scout prospect
  • Ranked the No. 33 OT nationally
  • Among the top linemen in the Midwest

    Hard Hits:

  • Also competes in basketball and track
  • Impressively nimble for his size

    Chose Penn State over: Michigan, Michigan State, West Virginia, Minnesota, Purdue

    Pannell Discusses Choice

    Name: Brandon Beachum (picture from Scout)
    Hometown (High School): Youngstown, Oh. (Cardinal Mooney)
    Commitment: July 29, 2007
    Position: Running Back
    Height: 6'0"
    Weight: 220 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.55 seconds
    Recruited by: Jay Paterno

    Honors:

  • Ranked No. 16 player in Ohio
  • Named to Second Team RB at Scout's Pittsbugh Combine (2007)
  • Named to First Team LB at NHSASC's Cleveland Combine (2007)
  • Considered among the most versatile Midwestern athletes

    Hard Hits:

  • Benches 345 pounds, squats 565 pounds, power cleans 260 pounds
  • Boasts a 31-inch vertical leap
  • Plans to enroll early in January 2008
  • Plays HS ball with fellow Class of 2008 member Michael Zordich

    Chose Penn State over: Nebraska, Wisconsin and Florida State (over 26 offers)

    Beachum on His Commitment

    Name: Mike Yancich (picture from FOS)
    Hometown (High School): Washington, Pa. (Trinity)
    Commitment: June 26, 2007
    Position: Linebacker
    Height: 6'2"
    Weight: 220 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.5 seconds
    Recruited by: Tom Bradley

    Honors:

  • Ranked No. 8 WLB by Scout
  • A four-star prospect
  • First Team All-Conference selection by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  • First Team Scout All-Combine Team in Pittsburgh (2007)

    Hard Hits:

  • 117 tackles, two INTs, two fumble recoveries and four sacks (2006)
  • 4.5 second 40-yard dash, 7.02 second L-Cone, 4.15 second shuttle
  • 33 inch vertical leap, 9-foot-3 broad jump

    Chose Penn State over: Michigan State, UConn, West Virginia and Pitt

    Yancich Talks About his Choice

    Name: Michael Mauti (picture from Scout)
    Hometown (High School): Mandeville, La. (Mandeville)
    Commitment: June 24, 2007
    Position: Linebacker
    Height: 6'2"
    Weight: 220 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.6 seconds
    Recruited by: Brian Norwood

    Honors:

  • One of the most highly recruited LBs in the country
  • Considered by some to be the top LB prospect in the Southeast
  • Father (Rich) a two-time PSU letterman Rich Mauti and brother (Patrick) PSU WR

    Hard Hits:

  • 121 tackles (24 TFL), four sacks, two interceptions (both returned for TDs) (2006)
  • Benches 340 pounds, squats 420, 385 pound power clean
  • Only been playing linebacker for one full season (2006)

    Chose Penn State over: Florida, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Oregon, Ole Miss

    Mauti Picks PSU

    Name: Michael Zordich (picture from Scout)
    Hometown (High School): Youngstown, Ohio (Cardinal Mooney)
    Commitment: June 1, 2007
    Position: Linebacker
    Height: 6'1"
    Weight: 235 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.7 seconds
    Recruited by: Jay Paterno

    Honors:

  • Led team to two of last three Ohio State Titles
  • Considered by some to be the top LB prospect in Ohio
  • Expected to play middle linebacker for PSU

    Hard Hits:

  • 16 touchdowns and nearly 1,000 yards rushing at FB (2006)
  • Over 100 tackles at LB (2006)
  • Benches 350 pounds and squats 500 pounds

    Chose Penn State over: Ohio State, Oklahoma, LSU, Michigan State and Syracuse

    Zordich Talks About Decision

    Name: Matt Stankiewitch
    Hometown (High School): Skuylkill Haven, Pa. (Blue Mountain)
    Commitment: April 14, 2007
    Position: Offensive Lineman
    Height: 6'4"
    Weight: 295 lbs.
    40 Time: 5.0 seconds
    Recruited by: Dick Anderson

    Honors:

  • Associated Press Class AAA Second Team All-State selection at OL (2006)
  • Republican & Herald First Team All-Area selection at DL (2006)
  • Led team to Eastern Conference Class AAA championship game (2006)
  • Expected to play guard or center for PSU

    Hard Hits:

  • Solid agility and strong fundamentals
  • Experience at center, guard and tackle

    Chose Penn State over: West Virginia, Rutgers and Connecticut

    Catching Up with Stankiwitch

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