Kiner to LSU
One of Penn State's top targets at the running back position throughout the 2021 cycle, Corey Kiner, announced his commitment to the national champion LSU Tigers.
BREAKING: #LSU has landed a commitment from Ohio 4-star RB Corey Kiner.
— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) May 11, 2020
Kiner - a Top 10 prospect at his position - becomes the first RB on board for running backs coach Kevin Faulk.https://t.co/280S0Cm4P3 pic.twitter.com/qegsxV0pz2
Kiner's recruitment appeared to be staying up North with Cincinnati and Michigan in good spots in recent weeks, but a string of 247Sports Crystal Ball predictions for LSU leading up to his commitment date signified a drastic change. With Kiner off to the SEC and the lack of perceived pressure for some lower-ranked running backs by the Penn State staff, it appears they'll be fine prioritizing their absolute top targets and going boom-or-bust at the position. The biggest name left is high four-star and Michigan native, running back Donovan Edwards.
Top Schools, Top Recruits
Making the top list of schools for a recruit might not seem like much to the average fan, but it's often a necessary step if a school is to land a commitment down the road. Penn State has been working hard to earn pledges from some of the nation's top prospects, and the work it's putting in shows. James Franklin and his staff have the Lions near the top of the board for several more talented players, along with the commitments they already have.
T O P 15.... #AGTG pic.twitter.com/KudQ7VJ068
— Tristan Leigh (@Leigh71Tristan) May 9, 2020
Blessed to be in this positionTop7!!
— George Wilson (@geo11wil) May 10, 2020
***Recruitment still open***#GoDucks #Forksup #GoDeacs #HottyToddy #SpursUp #WeAre #PoweredByTheT
(No order) pic.twitter.com/UapOeHmp7L
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to every team who has recruited me. These are the final 14 schools that I will be focusing on!
— Gunnar Helm (@gunnar_helm) May 9, 2020
Recruitment still 100% open pic.twitter.com/gi6cwEGb0r
Blessed To Be In This Position... Top 10
— Andrel Anthony Jr. (@andrel_jr) May 8, 2020
Recruitment Still 100% Open
Edit By: @Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/YjCggEExPb
New Offers
As usual, the Lions were busy passing out new offers, as well.
Extremely Blessed to receive an offer from Penn State University @CoachTerryPSU @JerisMcIntyre @BigCountyPreps1 @BlairRIVALS @unsignedpreps pic.twitter.com/WkxeT6iUsk
— lewiscarter (@lewisca60570842) May 8, 2020
All Glory to God!Beyond Blessed to receive my 2nd offer from Penn State! pic.twitter.com/w58RJG6UQA
— Josiah Trotter (@TrotterJosiah) May 11, 2020
Blessed to receive an offer from Penn State University @CoachTerryPSU @VBentley_2 @CoachWash4 @YoureNextTrain1 #WeAre pic.twitter.com/MgsGRNZv4X
— Jeadyn Lukus (@jlukus04) May 11, 2020
