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Football Classes: 2005 2004 2003 2002

Name: Jerome Hayes (picture from Scout)
Hometown (High School): Bayonne, NJ (Bayonne)
Commitment: February 2, 2005
Position: Linebacker/Running Back
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 225 lbs.
40 Time: 4.60
Recruited by: Ron Vanderlinden

Honors:

  • U.S. Army All American selection (2005).
  • Scout 4-star athlete.

    Hard Hits:

  • Rushed for over 1,200 yards and 17 TDs (2005).
  • Had 103 tackles, two INTs, eight forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries (2005).
  • Excels on both sides of the ball, projected as a LB.
  • Powerful stride with good instincts.

    Chose Penn State over: Florida, Michigan State and Rutgers

    Name: Mickey Shuler (picture from Scout)
    Hometown (High School): Enola, PA (East Pennsboro Area)
    Commitment: February 1, 2005
    Position: Linebacker/Running Back
    Height: 6'4"
    Weight: 215 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.70
    Recruited by: Larry Johnson

    Honors:

  • Class AAA All-State first team selection (2004).
  • Academically ranked at the top of his class.

    Hard Hits:

  • Father played for PSU, NY Jets and Philadelphia Eagles.
  • 40 passes for 562 yards and seven touchdowns (2003).
  • 40 passes for 564 yards and 3 three touchdowns (2004).

    Chose Penn State over: UConn, West Virginia, Richmond and Holy Cross

    Name: Chris Baker (picture from Scout)
    Hometown (High School): Windsor (Windsor), CT
    Commitment: January 25, 2005
    Position: Defensive Tackle
    Height: 6'3"
    Weight: 295 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.90 seconds
    Recruited by: Brian Norwood

    Honors:

  • First Team All-Conference selection (2004).
  • First Team All-State by the Hartford Courant (2004).
  • Ranked #59 DT prospect nationally.

    Hard Hits:

  • Powerful and agile off the blocks.
  • Despite massive size can dunk a basketball.
  • Standout on both the offensive and defensive lines in high school.

    Chose Penn State over: Wisconsin, Syracuse and UConn.

    Name: Matt Lowry (picture from Scout)
    Hometown (High School): Springfield (Cardinal O’Hara), PA
    Commitment: January 20, 2005
    Position: Offensive Lineman
    Height: 6'6"
    Weight: 305 lbs.
    40 Time: 5.40 seconds
    Recruited by: Ron Vanderlinden

    Honors:

  • First Team All-City selection (2003).
  • Considered a Top Ten Pensylvania prospect.
  • All-Southeastern Pennsylvania First-Team selection (2004).
  • First-Team All-State in the Class AAAA (2004).

    Hard Hits:

  • Bench presses 305 lb.
  • Squats 405 lbs.
  • Excellent strength and size.

    Chose Penn State over: Iowa, Michigan, Syracuse - originally committed to Virginia.

    Name: Knowledge Timmons (picture from York Daily Record)
    Hometown (High School): York (William Penn HS), PA
    Commitment: December 22, 2004
    Position: Cornerback
    Height: 5'10"
    Weight: 174 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.35 seconds
    Recruited by: Larry Johnson

    Honors:

  • Pennsylvania Preseason All-State Football Team selection (2004).
  • Eastern PA Football 'Player to Watch' (2004).
  • Fab50 running back (2004).
  • York Dispatch's Player of the Year (2004).

    Hard Hits:

  • PIAA State AAA 100-meter champion (2004).
  • Caught 29 passes for 291 yards and one touchdown (2004).
  • Constantly double and triple teamed on offense.
  • Also exceled in the secondary.
  • Pulled in over 400 yards receiving (2004).

    Chose Penn State over: Maryland, UConn, West Virginia, NC State, Minnesota and Boston College.

    Name: Derrick Williams (picture from Washington Informer)
    Hometown (High School): Greenbelt (Eleanor Roosevelt HS), MD
    Commitment: December 22, 2004
    Position: Wide Receiver
    Height: 6'0"
    Weight: 189 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.31 seconds
    Recruited by: Larry Johnson

    Honors:

  • Considered by many as the #1 overall prospect nationally.
  • SuperPrep Top 25 Selection (#3) (2005).
  • Parade All-American (2005).
  • USA Today Super 25 Prospect (2004).
  • U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection (2004).

    Hard Hits:

  • Rolled up more than 3,000 yards of total offense (2004).
  • Played QB and WR.
  • Had 1,123 yards rushing (2004).
  • Passed for 982 yards (2004).
  • Pulled in over 400 yards receiving (2004).

    Chose Penn State over: Texas, Tennessee, Florida and Oklahoma (over 50 offers).

    Name: Anthony Scirrotto (picture from West Deptford)
    Hometown (High School): Westville (West Deptford), NJ
    Commitment: December 17, 2004
    Position: Defensive Back/Quarterback
    Height: 6'1"
    Weight: 185 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.40 seconds
    Recruited by: Ron Vanderlinden

    Honors:

  • A Philadelphia Inquirer All-South Jersey First Team selection (2004).
  • Touchdown Club of Southern New Jersey Defensive Back of the Year (2004).
  • Considered as the top defensive back in South Jersey.
  • All-Conference selection at quarterback.

    Hard Hits:

  • Pulled in 21 interceptions over past three seasons.
  • Started 46 games on defense.
  • Made 67 tackles and returned two of five interceptions for scores (2004).
  • 25-0 and two Sectional Titles as quarterback.
  • Outstanding baseball player as well.

    Chose Penn State over: Georgia Tech, Stanford, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

    Name: Sean Lee (picture from Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
    Hometown (High School): Pittsburgh (Upper St. Clair), PA
    Commitment: December 16, 2004
    Position: Running Back/Defensive Back/Linebacker
    Height: 6'3"
    Weight: 217 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.55 seconds
    Recruited by: Tom Bradley

    Honors:

  • A Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Top 30 PA Football Player (2004).
  • A WPXI Player of the Week selection.
  • Also a solid basketball player.
  • PSU Playbook Class of 2009 Dream Team selection.
  • Pennsylvania AAAA First Team All-State selection.

    Hard Hits:

  • Carried 120 times for 886 yards, 7.3 yards per carry (2004).
  • Scored 16 touchdowns this season (2004).
  • Averaged 17 points a game for basketball team (2003).
  • Holds 3.8 GPA.

    Chose Penn State over: Iowa, Georgia Tech, Pitt and West Virginia

    Cole's Comment: "Sean mirrors Paul Posluszny in a lot of ways. He is a little more athletic and a little less instinctive compared to Paul, but they are both molded in that hard nosed, Pittsburgh linebacker image that Penn State loves. Both guys go all-out on every snap and are great all-around athletes."

    Name: Willie Harriott (picture from Register)
    Hometown (High School): New Haven (Hyde Leadership HS), CT
    Commitment: December 15, 2004
    Position: Cornerback/Wide Receiver
    Height: 5'9"
    Weight: 180 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.38 seconds
    Recruited by: Brian Norwood

    Honors:

  • Listed as #3 in CT recordbook for reception yards in a game (308 yds.).
  • Track standout in the 55 meter and 4x200 races.
  • Considered a top CB prospect in Northeast.
  • PSU Playbook Class of 2009 Dream Team selection.

    Hard Hits:

  • Scored 20 touchdowns (2004).
  • Returned 2 INTs for TDs and returned 3 kickoffs for TDs (2004).
  • Overall high school record 40-5.
  • Plays offense, defense, coverage teams and is the team's punter.

    Chose Penn State over: UConn, Syracuse and Virginia Tech

    Name: James McDonald (picture from Common Denominator)
    Hometown (High School): Washington, DC (Dunbar HS)
    Commitment: December 13, 2004
    Position: Wide Receiver
    Height: 6'2"
    Weight: 178 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.60 seconds
    Recruited by: Larry Johnson

    Honors:

  • All-DC AA wide receiver.
  • Invited to Elite Camp.
  • Attended Penn State's Nike Camp.
  • Considered a top WR prospect in DC/VA region.

    Hard Hits:

  • Had 980 yards worth of receptions and scored 14 touchdowns (2003).
  • Pulled in 47 catches for just under 900 yards (2004).
  • Carries a 3.5 GPA.
  • Powerful receiver who serves as a big target for quarterbacks

    Chose Penn State over: Pittsburgh, UCLA, Stanford, Notre Dame, Boston College and Syracuse

    Name: Daryll Clark (picture from Ursuline)
    Hometown (High School): Youngstown, OH (Ursuline)
    Commitment: January 29, 2004, Recommitted December 12, 2004
    Position: Quarterback
    Height: 6'3"
    Weight: 195 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.65 seconds
    Recruited by: Jay Paterno

    Honors:

  • One of the best QBs out of Ohio last season.
  • Three Year starter at QB.
  • All-Area selection.
  • TheInsiders Big Ten Hot 100 selection.

    Hard Hits:

  • Very strong arm.
  • Impressive mobility.
  • Excellent instincts and ability to read defenses.
  • Committed with Class of 2008, attended year at Kiski Prep.

    Chose Penn State over: West Virginia, Iowa, Nebraska and Toledo

    Name: Dennis Landolt (left, PSU Playbook)
    Hometown (High School): Delran, NJ (Holy Cross)
    Commitment: November 23, 2004
    Position: Offensive Lineman
    Height: 6'5"
    Weight: 285 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.87
    Recruited by: Ron Vanderlinden

    Honors:

  • All-County selection (2003).
  • All-League selection (2003).
  • Third Team All-State (2003).
  • One of the top lineman prospects at the Nike Camp (2003).
  • PSU Playbook Class of 2009 Dream Team selection.

    Hard Hits:

  • Bench presses 310 lbs., squats 435 lbs. for five reps.
  • Has a 27" vertical leap.
  • Also a standout on the wrestling mat.

    Chose Penn State over: Michigan State, Virginia Tech and Rutgers

    Cole's Comment: "Dennis is a big pickup for the Nittany Lions. He was the top offensive lineman on Penn State's list and is considered a top 20 offensive tackle prospect nationally by many recruiting services. He is strong, nimble and aggressive, boasting a 4.42 second shuttle run."

    Name: Lydell Sargeant (left, Sunshine Preps)
    Hometown (High School): Lompoc, CA (Cabrillo)
    Commitment: November 16, 2004
    Position: Cornerback/Running Back
    Height: 5'10"
    Weight: 180 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.50
    Recruited by: Tom Bradley

    Honors:

  • Considered one of the best athlete prospects out of CA.
  • CaliFlorida All-Star Game CA MVP (2005).
  • Scout 3-Star Prospect.
  • Scored a county-best 20 touchdowns as a junior (2003).

    Hard Hits:

  • Played with Justin King freshman year.
  • Compiled 648 rushing yards, 505 receiving yards on 24 receptions.
  • A threat on both kickoff and punt returns.
  • Said to "cause matchup problems for other teams' defenses."

    Chose Penn State over: North Carolina, Utah, Stanford, Oregon, BYU and Fresno State

    Cole's Comment: "Lydell Sargeant - A stellar athlete, Lydell is versatile enough to play a number of positions at Penn State. He has tremendous speed just like his childhood friend Justin King and a dizzying array of moves to go with that speed. He has a chance to make a big impact on the Lions passing game next year at flanker."

    Name: Justin King (left, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
    Hometown (High School): Monroeville, PA (Gateway).
    Commitment: November 15, 2004
    Position: Cornerback/Wide Receiver/Running Back
    Height: 6'0"
    Weight: 180 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.40
    Recruited by: Tom Bradley

    Honors:

  • A Scout 5-Star prospect, he is considered the #1 CB prospect nationally.
  • SuperPrep Top 25 Selection (#7) (2005).
  • Parade All-American (2005).
  • Second-team All-State squad.
  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Fabulous 22 Squad.
  • Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Terrific 25 Team.
  • Class AAA Second Team All-State team at defensive back (2003).
  • PSU Playbook Class of 2009 Dream Team selection.
  • Pennsylvania AAAA First Team All-State selection.

    Hard Hits:

  • Over 4,000 career rusing yards.
  • Rushed for 1352 and 23 touchdowns (2004).
  • Caught six tosses for 155 yards and three touchdowns (2004).
  • Step-father Terry Smith played for Penn State.
  • Runs the 100 and 200 meter dashes.

    Chose Penn State over: Over 25 offers, including Ohio State, Michigan, Iowa, West Virginia, Boston College, Pitt, Maryland and Wisconsin

    Cole's Comment: "Quite simply, Justin is the best athlete that Penn State has recruited in recent years. He can do things on the field that just make you shake your head. If he lives up to his potential, he will take one side of the field away from the opposition's passing attack and will be electrifying in the return game."

    Name: Francis Claude (left, Northern Preps)
    Hometown (High School): Lennoxville, Quebec (Champlain College)
    Commitment: November 12, 2004
    Position: Tight End
    Height: 6'5"
    Weight: 252 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.60
    Recruited by: Jay Paterno

    Honors:

  • Represented Team Canada at the Global Junior Football Championship.

    Hard Hits:

  • Powerful tight end who is said to have strength with his blocking ability.
  • Had 14 receptions at the tight end spot for 284 yards (2004)
  • Had 2 touchdowns (2004)
  • Said to have excellent 'snap' off the blocks and solid hands.

    Chose Penn State over: Tulsa, Toledo, Eastern Michigan, Michigan State, South Carolina, Miami, Oklahoma State, Rutgers and Akron

    Cole's Comment: "Francis is Canada's best tight end prospect and received offers from a number of major Division 1 schools including Penn State, Michigan State and Oklahoma State. Claude is big at 6'5" 250 and could be a real asset as a blocker in the future."

    Name: Kevin Kelly (Couier Times)
    Hometown (High School): Lanhorne, PA (Neshaminy)
    Commitment: October 1, 2004
    Position: Kicker
    Height: 5'7"
    Weight: 175 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.60
    Recruited by: Mike McQueary

    Honors:

  • Four-year varsity starter.
  • SPORTSfever All-State selection.
  • Football Stories All-Area All-Star team selection.
  • AP Big School All-State selections as a sophomore and a junior.
  • EasternPaFootball Player to Watch.
  • Pennsylvania AAAA First Team All-State selection.

    Hard Hits:

  • Attended camps at PSU, West Virgina and Syracuse.
  • Powerful, accurate leg.
  • Regularly hits kicks from 55 to 60 yards in practice.

    Chose Penn State over: Indiana, Kansas State, West Virginia, Syracuse, Kent State and Delaware

    Name: Brennan Coakley (left, Newtown Bee)
    Hometown (High School): Sand Hook, CT (Newtown)
    Commitment: October 28, 2004
    Position: Tight End/ Defensive End
    Height: 6'4"
    Weight: 245 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.55
    Recruited by: Brian Norwood

    Honors:

  • Leads the team in receptions and has 3 touchdowns this season.
  • He has over 40 tackles at defensive end.

    Hard Hits:

  • Can benchpress 245 lbs., squat 400 lbs. and deadlift 365 lbs.
  • Excellent catching ability.
  • Plays basketball and baseball also.
  • Attended PSU's football camp.

    Chose Penn State over: Boston College, Iowa, UConn and Syracuse

    Cole's Comment: "Brennan flew under the radar all year after transferring to Newtown HS prior to his senior year. His head coach Ken Roberts describes Coakley as the best blocker he has ever coached and says Brennan has hands that are soft as a pair of mittens when it comes to catching passes."

    Name: Devin Fentress (left, DyeStat)
    Hometown (High School): Chesapeake, VA (West Branch)
    Commitment: September 9, 2004
    Position: Running Back/ Cornerback
    Height: 5'11"
    Weight: 175 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.40
    Recruited by: Bill Kenney

    Honors:

  • Fab 50 prospect at defensive back
  • Scout Two-Star Prospect
  • Considered one of the top VA prospects

    Hard Hits:

  • Boasts 29 inch vertical leap.
  • Has a 3.78 second shuttle time.
  • Runs the 55 meter, 100 meter, 200 meter, 300 meter and 400 meter.
  • Said to be a "break-away threat every time he touches the ball."

    Chose Penn State over: North Carolina, Virginia, North Carolina State, Tennesee and Boston College

    Cole's Comment: "Devin could be the sleeper of the recruiting class. Fentress might actually be the fastest player in the class, which is saying a lot. He's a true home run threat in the backfield. With Justin King already on board at cornerback, Penn State might have the luxury of trying Fentress on offense first."

    Name: Kevin Cousins
    Hometown (High School): Richmond, VA (Huguenot)
    Commitment: May 15, 2004
    Position: Wide Receiver
    Height: 6'4"
    Weight: 185 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.67
    Recruited by: Offered by Joe Paterno at PSU's camp

    Honors:

  • Preseason All-Richmond selection at WR

    Hard Hits:

  • Pulled in 12 receptions for 283 yards and 2 touchdowns (2003)
  • Competes in track: 300 meter, 500 meter, 55 meter hurdles, long jump
  • Attended PSU's Junior Day and Nike Camp
  • Described as having "flowing stride and deceptive speed.
  • Said to have excellent speed and hands.
  • Attended same school as Bruce Branch and David Terrell

    Chose Penn State over: Northwestern and Michigan

    Cole's Comment: "Kevin possesses great size and hands. He plays in a run-oriented offense, so his numbers are not as gaudy as other receivers, but Coach McFee raves about his pass-catching skills and ability to beat the double team and still make big plays."

    Name: Jordan Norwood (left, Joe Rokita)
    Hometown (High School): State College, PA (Thornridge)
    Commitment: April 15, 2004
    Position: Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
    Height: 5'10"
    Weight: 165 lbs.
    40 Time: 4.5

    Honors:

  • Allegheny Football Conference All-Star at DB/WR
  • Led team to PIAA Class AAAA state semifinals
  • Playoff stats: 13 catches for 185 yards

    Hard Hits:

  • Good quickness
  • Solid fundamental receiving skills
  • Good basketball player averaging 7.3 points per game
  • Selected as Mountain Athletic Conference Top Defensive Player
  • Led Little Lions to the PIAA Class AAAA state title as junior
  • Son of Coach Brian Norwood
  • Will reportedly greyshirt

    Chose Penn State over: Bucknell and William & Mary