Harrisburg (Pa.) four-star inside offensive lineman Kevin Brown is without doubt one of the many Penn State commits that has “re-opened” their recruitment following the firing of head coach James Franklin.
The 6-foot-5, 280-pounder has been pledged to the Nittany Lions since July 27, 2024. As he waits to see what course the in-state program goes, Brown is getting a have a look at different applications. This week, he visited West Virginia.
The Mountaineers are greater than only a backup choice for the touted trench monster. His father, Tim, performed in Morgantown. The Massive 12 program would like to swipe the legacy recruit’s pledge forward of the December signing interval.
“I didn’t need to be on this place however I’m compelled to genuinely have a look at different good choices now,” Brown instructed Rivals’ Adam Gorney this week.
Ohio State is one other program that’s seeking to land Brown. He’s possible visiting Columbus this weekend because the Buckeyes coincidentally host Penn State. It stays to be seen if Brown will nonetheless check in December if PSU remains to be mulling a choice on its subsequent head coach.
Brown is the No. 70 general prospect and No. 3 IOL within the 2026 cycle, based on the Rivals Business Rating, a weighted common that makes use of all main recruiting media firms. He’s additionally the No. 2 recruit within the Keystone State.
Taking a look at West Virginia’s 2026 class
Memphis Whitehaven three-star working again Christopher Talley sits atop the WVU class, checking in because the No. 477 general prospect and No. 31 RB within the nation. He selected WVU in July. Wealthy Rodriguez and Co. constructed a majority of its class in the summertime, with 18 commits coming in June and July.
Belle Glade (Fla.) Cardinal Newman three-star quarterback Jyron Hughley has been within the class since April and is now the No. 32 QB within the cycle. He’s considered one of two signal-callers within the class, alongside Santa Monica (Calif.) Notre Dame three-star Wyatt Brown, the No. 96 QB general.
“All the things goes nicely. I’m nonetheless in touch with everyone. I believe my course of goes easily. Nonetheless speaking to the coaches on daily basis. All the things is enjoying out the way it’s imagined to play out,” Hughley instructed Rivals’ Marcus Benjamin about his pledge earlier this month.
Different high commits within the WVU class embrace: Orland Park (In poor health.) Carl Sandburg three-star security Vincent Smith, Georgetown (Texas) three-star working again Jett Walker, Chesterfield (Va.) Varina three-star RB SirPaul Cheeks, Cornelius (N.C) Mooresville three-star EDGE Kamdon Gillespie, Moody (Ala.) three-star DL Cameron Mallory and Cincinnati Withrow three-star offensive deal with Justyn Lyles.
The category additionally ranks No. 11 within the Massive 12 and is forward of Colorado, Iowa State, Cincinnati, UCF and Oklahoma State. Your entire 27-man class will be seen right here.
