Matt Campbell secures first Class of 2028 commitment at Junior Day

Penn State gets off to a good start with its Class of 2028, earning an in-state commitment.

Penn State football head coach Matt Campbell | Matthew O'Haren-Imagn ImagesPenn State football held its junior day events over the week of Jan. 25 before the recruitment dead period ensues. On Saturday, a Pennsylvania native took a visit to Happy Valley after the Nittany Lions extended him an offer on Jan. 23.

It was a quick turnaround for defensive back Deonte Flemings Jr. after receiving the offer, scheduling a junior day visit almost immediately. The promising chain of events worked out in head coach Matt Campbell's favor. Flemings Jr. committed to Penn State following his visit, becoming the first…