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Penn State picks four-star cornerback right up out of Pittsburgh's backyard

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Penn State football landed a four-star cornerback from the class of 2027, its fourth verbal commitment of the group alongside running back Kemon Spell, offensive tackle Layton Von Brandt, and wide receiver Khalil Taylor. Head coach James Franklin's class of rising juniors is No. 1 in the country per 247Sports overall and composite rankings.

Gabe Jenkins, a Pittsburgh, Pa. native received 22 offers, including one from Pittsburgh, but announced his Nittany Lion commitment on Monday, Aug. 18. He's the No. 19 cornerback in the country, No. 8 recruit out of Pennsylvania, and the No. 191 overall prospect, according to 247Sports Composite rankings.