Penn State finally has its first defensive tackle of the 2019 class.
D’Von Ellies, a four-star prospect from Maryland, chose the Nittany Lions early Sunday morning. Ellies competed in the Polynesian Bowl in Hawaii and made his announcement from O’ahu.
Ellies — the No. 292 player overall in the 2019 cycle per 247 Sports’ Composite rankings — isn’t the highest-rated player in the Nittany Lions’ vaunted class. And he certainly doesn’t have the star power of Brandon Smith, Noah Cain or Devyn Ford. But Ellies’ commitment is among the most important for the Nittany Lions.
Depth at defensive tackle was a legitimate concern entering 2018, and questions persisted throughout the campaign.