Where does Penn State rank in the 2025 Team Recruiting Rankings following two new commitments?
Penn State dropped down to No. 14 in On3’s Team Recruiting Rankings Friday following running back Alvin Henderson’s flip to Auburn, but it didn’t take long for the Nittany Lions to move back up. On Saturday evening, Imhotep Charter running back Jabree Wallace-Coleman announced his commitment, moving PSU right back to No. 12 in the Team Rankings with an overall grade of 89.865. That also puts the Nittany Lions fourth overall in the Big Ten, behind Ohio State, Oregon and USC.
On Sunday, Penn State picked up another commitment as well, adding three-star athlete Braswell Thomas from New Jersey. However, because he ranks outside the top 12 commitments currently in the class, Thomas doesn’t yet impact where the Nittany Lions will ultimately rank. He’s currently slotted at No. 725 nationally and No. 25 in the state of New Jersey.
If you’re unfamiliar with how On3 rates each class, we explain why that is below.
Understanding On3’s Team Rankings
For those unfamiliar with On3’s Team Rankings, there are two major differences compared to other sites that you need to know.
1) We use the Industry Rankings, which puts together all four major recruiting sites – On3, 247, Rivals and ESPN – to find a cumulative score for each prospect. It’s not just based on On3’s rankings.
2) On3’s Team Recruiting Rankings solve the problem of varying class sizes during the recruiting cycle by totaling the highest-rated commitments for each team based on a rolling average of current total commitments among Power Four schools. That average is now up to 12 prospects currently.
So, if you’re wondering why Penn State ranks lower at On3 when compared to sits like 247 and Rivals, it’s because we’re aiming to project which position the Nittany Lions are on pace to finish come National Signing Day.
Fans can read much more on On3’s Industry Team Recruiting Ranks by clicking here.
Around the Big Ten
Ohio State remains the No. 1 ranked class in the country with an average score of 94.535. The Buckeyes recently added Ath. Bodpegn Miller on Friday, while wide receiver Quincy Porter and athlete Isaiah West also committed recently. They hold 17 commitments total and have nine players who rank among the Top 100 nationally.
Oregon remains the second-ranked team in the conference and No. 8 overall nationally. The Ducks have nine commitments so far and all but one of them have earned either a four or five-star rating. Quarterback Akili Smith Jr. and wide receiver Dallas Wilson headline the class. The Ducks also added one of Penn State’s top targets, offensive tackle Ziyare Addison, back on June 10
USC took a big hit this past week, losing two five-star defensive linemen from Georgia, Isaiah Gibson and Justus Terry. That dropped the Trojans from No. 4 overall nationally all the way to No. 11. They still have three more Top 100 prospects in quarterback Julian Lewis, safety Hylton Stubbs and linebacker Matai Tagoa’i.
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Michigan now sits at No. 15 nationally and fifth in the Big Ten with eight commitments total. The Wolverines have picked up three new commitments in June, including one of Penn State’s top safety targets in Gonzaga prospect Kainoa Winston. Fefensive lineman Jaylen Williams and running back Jasper Parker also joined the class this month.
Rutgers (No. 18) and Wisconsin (No. 20) also rank among the Top 25 nationally. The Scarlett Knights are up to 27 commitments now with five four-star prospects. Defensive back Tariq Hayer, wide receiver Michael Thomas and offensive linemen Jaelyne Matthews headline the class.
The Badgers have also earned commitments from five four-star prospects are up to 21 commitments total. Wisconsin picked up its top-ranked player in the class just over a week ago, adding linebacker Mason Posa from New Mexico.
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