Penn State’s recruiting class of 2027 just took a massive hit. Because of it, they may take another. Four star wide receiver Deshawn Hall chose to commit to Auburn rather than head to Happy Valley. This comes as a massive hit for Penn State not just for the immediate impact, but for the potential aftereffects. Now, there may be no guarantee that in-state wide receiver Khalil Taylor will commit to them either.
Hall’s and Taylor’s recruiting journeys have been intrinsically linked forever as they were the two players at their positions who many expected would be crucial targets for the Nittany Lions. Still, other schools have crept into the picture as Penn State has started to take a back seat. Hall’s commitment did not necessarily seal the fate of the Blue and White, but now all eyes are now on Taylor. While Penn State still are strong favorites, Nebraska has entered the race, with Taylor visiting just this past weekend.
While the Nittany Lions will have time before Taylor’s official commitment date to cover some lost ground, time is ticking for Matt Campbell to be able to recruit an elite level prospect. Another failure would be detrimental to this class and most importantly, to how Campbell is viewed early in his Penn State tenure.
This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Four star wideout commits to Auburn over Penn State
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