Updated On300: Where do Penn State's commits and top 2026 recruits now rank?

On3 released its latest player ratings for the Class of 2026 Monday, and there’s no shortage of Penn State recruits who made the cut. In addition to edge rusher Carter Meadows being named a five-star player, there were plenty of intriguing moves, including a few that involved Penn State’s committed players.

Edge rusher Daniel Jennings and wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers both made significant moves upward in the updated rankings. Jennings, who plays at Princeton High School in West Virginia, climbed nearly 70 spots in the update to No. 165 nationally. Rogers, who plays at Appoquinimink in Delaware, also improved by more than 50 spots to No. 180 overall.

“Daniel Jennings rushed for 1,300 yards this year and was very good on defense as well,” said On3 Scouting Director Charles Power. “His athleticism is pretty clear and he fits the type of edge rusher that Penn State has had a lot of success with in recent years. I like him a good bit and I think once he focuses just on playing defense, you’re going to see him take a leap from a technique perspective.

“From a projection standpoint, when you look at the athleticism he shows on offense and his ability to run sideline-to-sideline on defense is impressive. He looks like he’ll be one of the best players we’ve seen from West Virginia in the past few years.”

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Running back Messiah Mickens held firm in the 130s, but his Harrisburg teammate, offensive lineman Kevin Brown, did drop to No. 61 nationally. Power explained that the move downward was mainly because of other players deserving of a move upward following strong junior seasons. Brown also missed nearly all of his junior season with a foot injury, limiting the amount of updated information they had to keep him among the Top 30 nationally. Penn State’s quarterback commit, Troy Huhn, also dropped out of the On300. He’s now considered a high three-star prospect.

Of course, there are also plenty of uncommitted players who made significant moves. The top third of the list featured big climbs for both defensive end Luke Wafle (No. 19) and cornerback Khary Adams (No. 30). Adams was already a four-star player, while Wafle climbed all the way from a three-star prospect into potential five-star territory. Pennsylvania native Joey O’Brien also moved up about 30 spots. He’s now firmly inside the top 100 at No. 85 overall.

Further down, edge rusher Tyson Harley and offensive lineman Marlen Bright both joined the list after previously being considered three-star prospects. Harley is now ranked No. 183 overall, while Bright is at No. 226. Linebacker Mathieu Kanu and offensive lineman Grayson McKeogh were both previously unranked before this update. Kanu is now No. 275 overall, while McKeogh is just below him at No. 276.

Fans can check out the complete list of Penn State prospects inside the On300 below.

2026 Penn State targets in updated On300

1) DE Zion Elee (Remains No. 1)
4) OL Immanuel Iheanacho (Previously No. 5)
6) DE Carter Meadows (Previously No. 259)
12) LB Izayia Williams (Previously No. 40)
14) DL James Johnson (Previously No. 118)
18) CB Davon Benjamin (Previously No. 29)
19) DE Luke Wafle (Previously an 88-rated three-star)
25) TE Ian Premer (Previously No. 68)
27) CB Brandon Arrington (Previously No. 8)
30) CB Khary Adams (Previously No. 252)
36) DE Ebenezer Ewetade (Previously an 88-rated three-star)
38) LB Cincere Johnson (Previously No. 75)
43) DL Aiden Harris (Previously No. 32)
45) Saf. Jett Washington (Previously No. 124)
54) RB Brian Bonner (Previously No. 102)
55) DL Titan Davis (Previously No. 76)
61) OL Kevin Brown (Previously No. 23)
64) OL Darius Gray (Previously No. 25)
65) DL Damari Simeon (Previously No. 46)
69) Saf. Kaiden Hall (Previously No. 24)
73) WR Davian Groce (Previously No. 85)
74) CB Elbert Hill (Previously No. 13)
80) OL Samuel Roseborough (Previously No. 43)
81) DE Jake Kreul (Previously No. 88)
83) OL Johnnie Jones (Previously No. 151)
85) Saf. Joey O’Brien (Previously No. 104)
86) DL Keshawn Stancil (Previously No. 272)
90) CB Samari Matthews (Previously No. 79)
93) OL Gregory Patrick (Previously No. 91)
94) LB Simeon Caldwell (Previously No. 45)
98) Ath. Henry Ohlinger (Previously No. 210)

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102) WR Boobie Feaster (Previously No. 73)
120) WR Messiah Hampton (Previously No. 165)
128) OL Drew Evers (Previously an 89-rated three-star)
132) RB Messiah Mickens (Previously No. 130)
135) Saf. Cortez Redding (Previously No. 181)
136) RB Carsyn Baker (Previously No. 237)
139) WR Travis Johnson (Previously No. 137)
139) CB CJ Bronaugh (Previously No. 77)
145) RB Favour Akih (Previously No.
146) TE Mack Sutter (Previously No. 228)
162) RB Derrek Cooper (Previously No. 115)
164) Saf. Jordan Deck (Previously No. 274)
165) DE Daniel Jennings (Previously No. 234)
166) LB Nick Abrams (Previously No. 287)
167) RB Evan Hampton (Previously No. 214)
171) OL Bryce Gilmore (Previously No. 191)
172) WR Jalen Lott (Previously No. 78)
176) OL Ben Congdon (Previously unranked)
180) WR Jahsiear Rogers (Previously No. 231)
183) DE Tyson Harley (Previously an 88-rated three-star)
190) WR Marquez Daniel (Previously No. 150)
198) LB Kosi Okpala (Previously No. 145)

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200) CB Jordan Thomas (Previously an 86-rated three-star)
207) OL Carter Scruggs (Previously No. 143)
209) Saf. Jireh Edwards (Previously No. 205)
217) OL Marky Walbridge (Previously No. 178)
226) OL Marlen Bright (Previously an 89-rated three-star)
236) WR Dyzier Carter (Previously No. 233)
239) DE Jackson Ford (Previously No. 217)
248) OL Adam Guthrie (Previously No. 37)
254) DE Andrew Harris (Previously No. 215)
261) RB Javari Barnett (Previously No. 160)
262) CB Dorian Barney (Previously No. 164)
269) RB Javian Mallory (Previously No. 267)
270) DL Carter Gooden (Previously No. 253)
273) WR Connor Salmin (Previously No. 199)
274) DB Camren Hamiel (Previously unranked)
275) LB Mathieu Kanu (Previously unranked)
276) OL Grayson McKeogh (Previously unranked)
288) Ath. Peyton Falzone (Previously No. 296)
292) CB Jaziel Hart (Previously No. 290)
296) LB Karon Maycock (Previously an 86-rated three-star)
297) Ath. David Davis (Previously No. 218)