Penn State picks up pivotal four-star commitment from Texas edge rusher Max Granville
Penn State has picked up another massive 2025 commitment with the addition of edge rusher Max Granville. A four-star prospect from Sugar Land, Texas, Granville earned an offer from the Nittany Lion coaching staff in May 2023, but it wasn’t until this past spring that he and his family were able to visit Penn State for the first time. Looking back, that visit proved to be a significant moment in this recruitment.
“My favorite part was when I watched some cutups with Coach [Deion] Barnes,” Granville said back in March following that first visit. “Just watching from last season alone, seeing how many TFLs and stuff they had, it showed me a lot about their defense and how they just let guys kinda play. Some other programs are more strict and tighter with certain assignments. He has his principles and just kinda lets his guys do what they do, which I like a lot.”
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The son of a former NFL player – his father, Billy, played four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals – Granville put a big emphasis on scheme and coaching throughout his recruitment. His father also stressed that in a recent interview with On3’s Steve Wiltfong.
“If you’re someone like Max, they let them play vertical. They like athletic edge guys,” Granville’s father told Wiltfong when asked about Penn State. “They’re not two-gapping and power-stepping. They’re playing vertical. If you’re someone that likes those one-on-one matchups like Max, you love that. They’re letting their guys eat and let their guys go get it.”
Listed at just under 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, Granville is now the second edge rusher in the class, joining fellow four-star prospect Cortez Harris. The Nittany Lions were considered a serious contender for months but were believed to be behind Oklahoma throughout most of his recruitment. Both Baylor and Texas A&M also hosted Granville for an official visit.
The Fort Bend Christian Academy prospect is now one of Penn State’s top-ranked players in the class. The On3 Industry Ranking has him at No. 167 nationally and 29th overall in the state of Texas.
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