Penn State makes latest top school cut for four-star defensive lineman

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As recruiting season continues to heat up for an already stellar Nittany Lions class, more and more players are announcing which schools are in contention for their signatures. Another big name just revealed his top five with Penn State yet again amongst the big names vying for him. Four star defensive lineman Zahmar Tookes is a local recruit who could instantly add a spark off the edge for the Blue and White should recent predictions continue to hold true.

As of right now, it is still uncertain when Tookes will announce his commitment and on which date. However, the Nittany Lions have set themselves up as the frontrunners early on in the race. Syracuse is the closest school to Tookes in terms of proximity, but SEC juggernauts such as Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee are pushing hard for the New York native. Playing for the Brighton Bruins, last year Tookes had 77 tackles, with 10 going for loss.

Tookes does have an official visit with the Nittany Lions before heading south to visit both Florida and Georgia. It is critical that both Matt Campbell and new DC D'Anton Lynn convince Tookes of a solid future in the defensive line for the Blue and White. Another team Penn State could be worried about is fellow Big Ten member Nebraska, who currently run second in the latest predictions for those in the race for Tookes.

It will all come down to how Penn State pitch a potential partnership with four star lineman Stanley Montgomery to Tookes. Both could be a scary edge tandem that could terrorize the Big Ten for the next four years. With Montgomery also being the highest ranked member of Penn State's class of 2027, the addition of Tookes would further strengthen the notion that the Nittany Lions can still recruit well on the defensive side of the ball.

This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Penn State in top five for four star DL

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