Alabama natives going to Penn State to play football is quite a rare occurrence, although it wouldn’t seem as such after the Nittany Lions’ last week on the recruiting trail.
James Franklin and company landed commitments from 4-star defensive end TJ Parker and safety DaKaari Nelson.
Committing four days apart, the pair set a precedent that should be a promising sign to the Penn State faithful, as a majority of recruits from the South typically elect to stay close to home.
Since 2001, Penn State has had just four players from Alabama grace its roster, the highest rated of which is class of 2021 3-star receiver Harrison Wallace, who’s on the team now.