James Franklin and the Nittany Lions don't typically go the junior college route to find recruits. But Jaquan Brisker is an exception to the rule, and with good reason.
Brisker — the top-ranked JUCO safety in the country — committed to Penn State's 2019 class late Thursday night. He is the fourth member of the Nittany Lions' 2019 class and the first safety of the group.
Brisker is a product of Lackawanna College, where he starred in 2017 with 54 tackles and four interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns. He attended a high school powerhouse at Gateway in Monroeville, but, according to an interview with Pittsburgh Sports Now, academic issues forced Brisker to attend a junior college following graduation.