Pennsylvania State University There’s been a lot of buzz in the secondary after Rivals250 Class of 2025 cornerback Jameel Joseph committed to the Nittany Lions on Monday.
The four-star prospect out of St. Joseph High School in Montvale, New Jersey, traveled to Happy Valley last weekend for his official visit to Penn State and saw enough on the trip to commit to the Nittany Lions.
Joseph is ranked as the No. 2 player in the state of New Jersey, the No. 12 cornerback and the No. 138 overall prospect for the 2025 cycle.
This is a big addition in the defensive backfield for the head coach. James FranklinAssociate Head Coach/Defensive Recruiting Coordinator/Cornerbacks Coach Terry M. SmithDefensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach Tom Allen and the rest of the staff at PSU.
In addition to Penn State, Joseph Stanford (May 31) and Notre Dame (June 7). He previously South Carolina It was scheduled for the weekend of June 21, but due to pledges to PSU, it is unlikely to happen.
In addition to the schools mentioned above, Joseph received scholarship offers from the following schools: Georgia, Boston College, Cincinnati, Connecticut, Duke, Illinois, MarylandMichigan, Michigan State University, Minnesota, Ohio State University, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse, Tennessee, Virginia TechWashington, West Virginia And Wisconsin.
At St. Joseph Regional High School, Joseph was teammates with John Forster, a four-star all-around running back who recently committed to Rutgers University.
Next, Joseph Rivals 5 stars He will be competing in the event in Jacksonville on June 25th and 26th, hoping to further improve his ranking with a strong performance in front of Rivals’ national analyst team.
At 6-foot-1 and weighing 175 pounds, Joseph is a physical defensive back with excellent ball skills for the Nittany Lions. He is also a willing and powerful tackler in run support and will have a big impact on special teams. Joseph’s game is also highlighted by his ability to use his speed to track ball carriers in the open field.
With the addition of Joseph, Penn State now has three defensive backs committed in the 2025 cycle. In total, Penn State has 15 commits in the 2025 cycle. Class of 2025That includes nine four-star prospects, and the Nittany Lions are ranked in the top 15 nationally in recruiting teams.
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