If Penn State football head coach James Franklin wants a five-star headliner in his class of 2026, he'll have to apply a lot of pressure to flip committed players. Right now, his options lie with recruits who are already tied to Big Ten rivals.
Oregon-commit Immanuel Iheanacho has been a hot topic of conversation with Nittany Lion recruitment, but he's not the only five-star plus target on Franklin's list. Zion Elee, a five-star plus edge rusher, has been committed to Maryland since Dec. 7, 2024. In mid-July, Auburn was the only school that even had a chance at flipping the rising senior defenseman.