Penn State lands final target in 2023, Chimdy Onoh: Video Recap
Penn State’s lone target in the traditional signing period, Chimdy Onoh, has reached a decision. The 6-5 offensive tackle prospect chose Penn State over Michigan State and Rutgers on Wednesday afternoon. To get you the information on how it happened, check out Blue White Illustrated’s breaking news coverage on YouTube. Recruiting insider Sean Fitz discusses the journey of Onoh, a late-rising prospect, From Old Dominion commit to a coveted prospect.
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Penn State lands late riser in rankings
Fitz and T-Frank start with where Onoh stands in the On3 consensus and On3 internal rankings. Then, they discuss his late rise in the recruiting world and what factors led to his hidden-gem profile in this cycle. One central theme that runs through Onoh’s profile during the commitment process is how raw he is. Fitz discusses where he fits positionally, his fit with the current class, and what he brings to the table as an athlete. He also give T-Frank the relevant measurables and testing info that made him an appealing prospect to Penn State.
Next, T-Frank highlights the work of offensive line coach Phil Trautwein. This is the second time he’s secured the commitment of a high-priority target in the second recruiting frame, where schools only focus on a handful of prospects. Last season, he secured Vega Ioane in a compressed recruiting timeline. Now he similarly lands Onoh. So what is Trautwein’s secret sauce? Fitz and T-Frank discuss.
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Finally, T-Frank gives some context to what Fitz means when he discusses how raw Onoh is. Then, he goes through the Maryland native’s strengths and areas he’ll need to develop before he’s ready to contribute for Penn State on the field.
Be sure to catch all of Blue White Illustrated’s coverage of Onoh’s commitment, including our event live stream.
