Penn State football adds Washington LB Case Alexander to 2027 recruiting class

Washington’s Case Alexander committed to the Penn State football program Sunday as he chose the Nittany Lions over Kansas State, OU and Texas Tech. 

A 6-foot-3 and 215-pounder in the 2027 class, Alexander is a four-star prospect and the nation's 22nd-ranked linebacker prospect in his grade, according to 247Sports Composite. 

He helped Washington finish as the Class 2A-I state runner-up this past season while recording 114 tackles, including 20 for loss, and three sacks before being named The Oklahoman's Little All-City Defensive Player of the Year.

Also a standout tight end for the Warriors, Alexander — who was No. 8 on The Oklahoman's initial Super 30 rankings of the state's top recruits in the 2027 class — was the team’s top pass catching threat as he finished with 37 receptions for 717 yards and 16 touchdowns. 

Alexander is the son of former OU and NFL tight end Stephen Alexander and younger brother of Penn State tight end Cooper Alexander, who was at Iowa State in 2024 and 2025 before transferring. 

Nick Sardis covers high school sports for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Nick? He can be reached at nsardis@oklahoman.com or on Twitter at @nicksardis. Sign up for The Varsity Club newsletter to access more high school coverage. Support Nick's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Penn State football lands Case Alexander in 2027 PSU recruiting class