Penn State wrestling earns commitment from Clinton Shepard

Head wrestling coach Cael Sanderson speaks during a press conference in Rec Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 in University Park, Pa.Cael Sanderson continues to dominate in the Class of 2027.

Clinton Shepard announced his commitment to Penn State on Saturday via his Instagram, marking the fourth top-10 wrestler committed to the Nittany Lions in the class.

Shepard is the No. 8 wrestler in the class, according to FloWrestling's Class of 2027 Big Board. He's the top wrestler in Indiana and the No. 3 overall wrestler in high school at 144 pounds.

Despite previously wrestling at 138 and 144 pounds, Shepard is now listed at 150 pounds and is projected to wrestle at 157 or 165 pounds with the Nittany…