15 overall only for Justin Fields to go No. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. "That charm of the Rose Bowl and the Big Ten Championship, it's already in the rear view mirror. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Despite losing McSorley, the Lions had an unusual amount of depth at quarterback before Stevens left, a move that now elevates redshirt freshman Will Levis to the No. It was exciting being there on campus and spending time with the coaching staff, he said. RELATED:C.J. Let them think what theyre gonna think.. (My freshman year) taught me to just be myself. Davis is the third transfer for the Irish, joining Kebbe Njie (Penn State) and Julian Roper (Northwestern). 1 overall pick Joe Burrow in the mix, which many Buckeye fans do after he spent three of his five college seasons in Columbus, Ohio, and the Scarlet and Gray have become the place to go to be developed under head coach Ryan Day and quarterbacks coach Corey Dennis. "I mean people just assume [Penn State] because I've been there," Fleming told Letterman Row'sBirmin October 2018. Shrewsberry has in-state commitments from IndyStar Mr. Basketball Markus Burton of Penn and Indiana All-Star Logan Imes of Zionsville in the 2023 high school class. Mick Fleming speaks in the kind but experienced voice of a favorite old coach, which certainly he must have been to dozens of Southern Columbia basketball players over 25 years. Penn State has plenty of built-in advantages with Flemings recruitment, the most prominent of which is proximity to Southern Columbia High School, which is 90 minutes away Iowa exposed Ohio State footballs first offensive vulnerability. Thanks for the headline! Fleming may be trying to treat Saturday like just another game, as he should be. 2 overall. Ill add this: I spoke with Cliffords parents this week, and they, too, were surprised by Tommy Stevens entering the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3 and 195-pound Fleming is a 5-star in the 247Sports Composite. I mean, Justin, he's gonna kill it this year. (Shrewsberry) said he wants to win and Im willing to do whatever it takes to compete and win, Davis said. USA Today Released its All-USA High School All-State teams on Thursday and Penn State commits and targets highlighted the all-classification selections. That number jumps up to 32.3 yards per catch when just accounting for touchdowns. I made it pretty clear at the beginning that once I committed, that that was what I was going with, Fleming said. Wait a minute. Phillips had five games of at least 15 points, including a season-high 25 points against USC. Hes worked on that tremendously, and you can tell that he can run any route we ask him to.. ), St. Josephs Prep, WR Will Gipson (6-3, 175, Sr.), Aliquippa (Pittsburgh), TE Nick Gallo (6-4, 228, Sr.), Council Rock South (Virginia Tech), OL Kobe Hilton (6-4, 260, Sr.), Farrell (Miami Ohio), OL Trent Holler (6-2, 282, Sr.), Greater Latrobe (East Carolina), OL Michael Katic (6-4, 270, Sr.), Pine-Richland (Indiana), OL Connor Long (6-4, 255, Sr.), Avon Grove, OL Oak Six (6-3, 265, Sr.), Southern Columbia, DL Bam Brima (6-6, 230, Sr.), Loyalsock (Pittsburgh), DL Solvauhn Moreland (6-4, 305, Sr.), Aliquippa (Ball State), DL Dionte Nichols (6-2, 225, Sr.) Harrisburg, DL Elijah Wroten (6-4, 305, Sr.), Germantown Academy (Duke), LB Brandon George (6-2, 240, Sr.), Berks Catholic (Pittsburgh), LB Keith Maguire (6-2, 210, Sr.), Malvern Prep (Clemson), LB Andre White (6-3, 224, Sr.), Harrisburg (Texas A&M), DB MJ Devonshire (5-11, 170, Sr.), Aliquippa, DB Keaton Ellis (6-0, 180, Sr.), State College (Penn State), DB Daequan Hardy (5-10, 150, Sr.), Penn Hills, DB Joey Porter Jr. (6-2, 185, Sr.), North Allegheny (Penn State), DL Logan Clark (6-4, 230, Sr.), Peters Township, DL Brian Dallas (6-4, 226, Sr.), Central Catholic (Kent State), DL Miguel Jackson (6-1, 230, So. I dont really care what anyone thinks about me.. According to this report by 247Sports Tom Loy, he believes that the 6-foot, 9-inch and 200 pound forward will eventually commit to the Irish. Fleming owns "thesize, speed and strengthto make plays most kids his age can't. Julian worked there last summer. And it's always going to continue to be a special place. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, June 2, 8:34AM. "My mom doesn't like it. First-team quarterback Evan Simon of Manheim Central led the Barons to the state semifinals as a junior while breaking a few of Jeff Smokers school career passing records along the way. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. It was stressful and hard on me and my family. This is the type of fortress faced by those who attempt to invade Flemings psyche. So, I think it's really helped me just being in this area. When he was 8 [and Mick was almost 60], we would race. One of the more athletic and versatile players in the sport, Phillips has also entered the NBA Draft process. Defensive tackle Bryan Bresee, the nation's No. He was joined by Pine-Richland sophomore defensive lineman Miguel Jackson and Troy junior defensive lineman Jack Imbt. 247Sports FB Rec Ultimately, it's gonna be where I can get most developed and hopefully make a career out of football.". Day's 2020 recruiting class is also a great one overall. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. I dont anticipate Penn State needing to use either of the true freshman quarterbacks for help this season, but without Stevens, the depth chart is left thinner, especially if Clifford gets hurt. currently ranked No. I believe this is the result of hiring Corley as the receivers coach. Penn State has proven everything else off the field but they're still sub-500 in special moments. But it just doesn't hurt my feelings. 11 overall two years later. Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? We have so much young and relatively inexperienced talent that I think in 2020 and 2021 we could be even more dangerous than this year. Audrey Snyder has covered Penn State since 2012 for various outlets, including The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Patriot-News and DKPittsburghSports. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Davis is the third transfer for the Irish, joining Kebbe Njie (Penn State) and Julian Roper (Northwestern). 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. ?Join us in welcoming an AP All-American, Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Winner and ALL AROUND BALLER, @Ashleyyowusu15? Fleming took to Twitter on Friday afternoon to answer the rumor. Its important to keep in mind that these scholarships are viewed as semester awards, but Id imagine those three would stay on scholarship through the season, especially because there is space after all the transfers and graduations. Julian acknowledeges he may have unintentionally brought a smidgen of that upon himself because he tends to be flamboyant in celebrating his or his teams success. Many figured he would be the starto stand byPenn State after it slipped back last season with a shaky 9-4 record. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Hes the nations No. 1 receiver in the Class of 2020 according to the 247Sports Composite rankings and is the Keystone States top prospect in any classification. Hated to lose. Davis is the third transfer for the Irish, joining Kebbe Njie (Penn State) and Julian Roper (Northwestern). YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. I felt like I was just trying to make a decision, and this was the best decision for me. Both of Flemings catches went for touchdowns. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. ), Gateway, LB Tyler King (6-1, 220, Sr.), Pine-Richland (Navy), LB Kyi Wright (6-3, 245, Sr.), Farrell (Pittsburgh), DB Courtney Jackson (5-11, 160, Sr.), Gateway (Syracuse), DB DeeWil Barlee (5-9, 180, Sr.), Episcopal Academy (Villanova), DB Tykee Smith (5-11, 187, Sr.), Imhotep Charter (West Virginia), DB Jayvon Thrift (5-11, 190, Sr.), Norwin (West Virginia), K/P Kolton McGhee (6-0, 170, Sr.), Bishop Guilfoyle (West Virginia). https://t.co/7nK9iUJIbG, Rob Cassidy (@Cassidy_Rob) May 25, 2023. Whoopee. Fun? ), St. Josephs Prep, RB Kolbe Burrell (5-7, 180, Jr.), St. Josephs Prep, RB Christian Cole (6-1, 205, Sr.), Oil City, WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (6-4, 174, So. (Matthew OHaren/USA TODAY Sports) SAF Marcus Hooker Through three games, the Buckeyes defense has had its moments of promise and its Davis was originally committed to Louisville, where he was going to play with his brother, until Chris Mack was fired as coach. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Since the entrance door of the NCAA Division I mens basketball undergraduate transfer portal is now closed, and most of the movement is Throw former No. And he's already lighting it up, I know for sure. Stability at the quarterback position is good for recruiting. . If they want to do that, they can do it. "It doesn't hurt my feelings at all," he said. Nov 11, 2021 37 COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio State returns home this week to face a hot Purdue team in Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes 2021 recruiting class is also currently ranked No. Her skillset is the perfect complement to our roster and style of play. It just doesnt seem like an ideal fit. 4 in the country in the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings. Marvin Harrison was just projected as the top NFL ready receiver by Kiper and that Egbuka (?) Now that the shock of Stevens entering the transfer portal and not planning a return to Penn State has worn off, there certainly is a benefit to Clifford winning the job this season and bringing more certainty to the quarterback position over the next year-plus. Im not really a well-liked person around here by the surrounding schools.. This year, C.J. After the 2021-22 season, Owusu transferred to Virginia Tech, but she appeared in just 17 games (seven starts) because of injury and watched as the Hokies finished 31-5 and advanced to the Final Four. Its unclear when Fleming wants to trim his list again, but as the No. Former five-star prospect and McDonald's All-American Julian Phillips was one of the last non-graduates to slip into the transfer portal before it closed on May 11.. Owusu is a Woodbridge, Va., native who played her high school basketball at Chantilly (Va.) Paul VI. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. It's easy to see why the 6'2", 199-pound receiver is the top-ranked player at his position when watching his MaxPreps highlight reel: That combination of size, speed and hands should be a nice boost to theOSUpassing attack. However, theres no scenario where Penn State wanted to end up here. Follow Patrick Murphy onTwitterandInstagramfor more Ohio State coverage. Some people werent happy about Flemings decision. 2, given their age and experience, as opposed to a redshirt freshman. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The spring and summer months often bring our best predictions and preseason hype, so lets have this mailbag fall in line with that theme. Doing so would already come with growing pains, but those were made worse by constant injury setbacks that kept him off the field. But if Fleming is so good he should be the #1 NFL. It certainly didn't hurt that the Buckeyes contend for a national championship on an annual basis. Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! (Shrewsberry) recruited me when I was younger so theres familiarity there, said Davis, who visited Notre Dames campus earlier this week. Its a little bit out of sight, out of mind.. Instead, his father figure is his moms dad, his grandfather Mick Fleming, whom he calls Pop-Pop. Mick taught Julian everything a father would how to throw a football, how to ride a bike (which he did without training wheels by age 3), how to drive, how to run the tractors at his landscaping business, how to plant trees. Getting back to thatpositioningmay be difficult and recruits see that, said Adam Friedman, a Mid-Atlantic recruiting analyst with Rivals. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio State football program is the top dog of the Big Ten, and sometimes that reality means getting to go into the backyard of neighboring programs and raid them for their talent. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. All rights reserved (About Us). You must log in or register to reply here. Where's your dad-dy?". ????? His father is black, has rarely set foot in the area, the family says, and lives in Richmond, Va. By Julians account, he is a nonentity in his life and hasnt seen him since he was in third grade. The way she navigates ball screens is the best in the country. The guys I built relationships with in recruiting, its working out.. The Lions seemingly are still in a great spot because of the relationships built with him, despite the wide receivers coach turnover that has resulted in Gerad Parker quickly needing to build a relationship with Fleming, too. 6 overall talent by Rivals.com, recently picked Clemson. Fleming has been committed to the Buckeyes since May 31, 2019. Sophomore standout Marvin Harrison Jr. of St. Josephs Prep picked up an offer from the Nittany Lions last week as well. I could see one for a walk-on, but three? What do you think? And I just walk away from the situation. What is the latest on the recruitment of Julian Fleming? Ohio State, Penn State, Alabama, Virginia Tech, Michigan, Georgia, USC, Clemson, Florida and LSU. Hes tried to give me advice not to feed into it and stuff, Fleming said. The chance to compete for Big Ten titles and national championships with the Buckeyes is enough to attract the attention of any high school quarterback. Homecoming for him this weekend. Joining Fleming on the first team are a pair of Penn State signees. Yougot to get thosewins. EMAIL/TWITTER DAVID JONES: djones@pennlive.com, Meet Julian Fleming, the next big recruiting target for Penn State, Alabama and all national powers. Saturday, Dec. 7 Big Ten Championship Game (Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, time TBA). Defensively, Gateway sophomore standout and Penn State target Derrick Davis was among three underclassmen selected to the second team. is going to do. His message is pretty similar to other coaches, it's just 'stay humble, work hard.'". I dont care about them, he said. Owusu is the latest transfer to join Penn State after guard Jayla Oden (Illinois), guard Tay Valladay (Virginia), forward Grace Hall (Wabash) and forward Kylie Lavelle (Drexel). But for an in-state kid like this to leave for Ohio State, that certainly hurts., Check it out:Introductory offer for new subscribers. She was ranked as the No. It was weird coming up, he said. He has fans who knew? With the win Southern Columbia improved to 11-0 this season. I dance around. Penn State has generally dominated the state but the Nittany Lions will miss out on Pennsylvanias top 2020 recruit as receiver Julian Fleming announced his commitment to 247Sports has him as the No. He was a really good kid. Some would have said he was mischievous. I came for Julian, Jaxon and Gee, Stroud said. Theyve both emphasized that these battles play out certain ways and have faith that either McCord or Brown will not only win the job but hold up the high bar that has been set at Ohio State. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Just to clarify, any rumor or statement going around about me flipping is false. But its also why McCord and Brown elected to be Buckeyes. You can ask her. Nothing against Levis, who weve only seen in practices and the spring game, but any staff would rather have Clifford or Stevens as the No. I trust him a lot.. He played vs Iowa but looked like he re-injured his hammy. If you or a loved one has questions and needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966 or the National Council on Program Gambling Helpline (NCPG) at 1-800-522-4700. Read more: Penn State basketball notebook: Mike Rhoades on whats ahead for Nittany Lions, a bonding trip and more. Danville and the massive Geisinger medical complex are a few miles away. If thats true, then Julian Fleming is probably in for more of the same. Julian is 17 and has his own views. If Clifford comes in and plays well, the team can sell two more years of that to top-tier talent for 2020/2021 (Fleming especially comes to mind). Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. In 2019, Julian Fleming was the most prominent example of that when the No. Like it's always been a special place. The deadline is on May 31st and theres a chance that he stays but if not, look for him to become a priority target. Both players took first-team reps and were given the opportunity to showcase what they could do. The three former top 100 recruits have gone on separate paths since then. Thats a plus. While considered a down year by most in the Class of 2019, the state will be well-represented in the college ranks next year. 3 overall prospect nationally. Weve gotta be the team that were striving to be, and we got to play our best game of the season.. 1 wide receiver and No. They were the ones who recruited me along with Lejond. The rumors just dont seem to go away that Ohio State wide receiver commitment Julian Fleming is going to flip to Penn State perhaps as soon as this weekend. When it comes to Ohio State quarterbacks in recent years, the NFL Draft is where theyve shined. I'm just like, 'All right, you're right.' While Burrow was the only one to win the award, doing so during his final year at LSU, Stroud was invited to New York twice and Fields likely missed out on at least a second invitation due to Ohio State only playing five regular season games in 2020. In 2019, Julian Fleming was the most prominent example of that when the No. 3 player and top wide receiver in the 2020 recruiting class picked the Buckeyes over Penn State. The former five-star recruit is from Catawissa, Pennsylvania, a small city located 90 miles from PSUs campus. A few of the states top underclassmen were recognized as well. Before Fleming picked Ohio State on May 31, Mike Farrell, national recruiting director for Rivals.com, had said it "would hurt Penn State in a big way ." And to have no one who you can ask advice about random racial incidents whos really been through what youre enduring from a young boy into teenage years. Penn State has had an unusual amount of roster flexibility because of all the attrition, so thats how those three came into play. For Fleming, being himself has been a three-year work in progress for a player who always knew thered be a learning curve when he got to campus. At the time, I thought I made a pretty serious (decision). Fifteen Power Five schools signed prospects among the selections. While the Scarlet and Gray werent ready to name either player the starter coming out of spring, neither Day nor Dennis has expressed concern with the two quarterbacks competing for the job. All the racial terms and stuff that people want to use. What's next for the Buckeyes? Check out Julian Fleming's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference.com Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. And I can't wait to see what C.J. The Lady Lions are 41-73 in Kiegers four seasons, but their win total has improved in each season. 11class nationally now at 247Sportsand is still eyeing several 4-star receiver recruits whilebuilding a top haul along the offensive line. Vicki Vellios Briner | Special to PennLive, shutting down every rumor of his potentially flipping, a few prospects OSU stole from Pennsylvania. That includes a 79-yard score against Iowa en route to his first 100-yard game for the longest touchdown pass of Strouds career. Julian Fleming | 4 WR | SR | Ohio State Ht: 6020 | Wt: 205 | Upd: 01/14/2023 Hometown: Catawissa, PA | High School: Southern Columbia Player Links: But Ohio State's a special place, right? Fleming made it 0-for-7when he announcedhis commitment Friday. He heard it loud and clear: "Where's your dad-dy? That has been one of the biggest talking points of this offseason: Who replaces Stroud? "There was regression last year, especially towards the end. Its something I thought Ive always excelled at more than shorter space stuff, but I feel like my game is coming along as a whole, and everythings kind of falling into place.. Porter had 10 interceptions over his final two high school seasons. His skillset allows him to take the top off of defenses for big play opportunities, averaging 19.2 yards per catch. And now, despite an abnormally strong recruiting year in their traditional territory of Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia, the Lions have missed on several 5-star talents the highest grade given. Then OSU transformed into the home to the elite passing attacks with Brian Hartline recruiting every big-time wide receiver prospect in the country, and that idea went out the window. I have a good time while they try to make me feel bad about myself or get in my head.. And this is an old-school area, where such demonstration is still not common. 247Sportsranks Fleming as the top wideout and the No. In a 75-0 victory over Towanda (Pa.). A few of the states top underclassmen were recognized as well. (Shrewsberry) said he wants to win and Im willing to do whatever it Theyll get good players. ?#UnleashThePRIDE pic.twitter.com/B6pT2rO3tB. #1 Plays on kick off team. Thats OK, Fleming said. "Penn State does a really good job offindingunder the radar guys and making them into really good players," Snyder said. The chemistry between the two has been on point ever since Fleming stepped on the field against Toledo, but the genesis of it goes back to the summer of 2019 when the two were in Dallas at The Opening. Davis spent just one season at Seton Hall, playing in 32 games throughout his freshman year. Updated on Jun 1, 2023, 8:00 a.m. Stroud took things a step further when he became the second player off the board at No. It appeared early on that the hometown Nittany Lions had the edge on the recruiting trail, but Fleming made it clear that playing close to home wasn't his top priority. I do also think this years team, while young, is capable of making some noise. Chance to have a big breakout game in front of his fans. The Ohio State Buckeyes received a big boost to their 2020 recruiting class when 5-star wide receiver Julian Fleming committed Friday. Then theres Fleming, finally healthy and turned himself into a valuable weapon for one of the nations top offenses by tapping into what made him a five-star recruit coming out of high school. Adding Phillips to the lineup would certainly make them one of the best defensive units in all of NCAA Basketball. Theres not much of an advantage to saving spots for the future like that because theres always going to be roster attrition, whether through transfers or the NFL Draft. 3 overall class of 2020 prospect, the No. No matter how many other guys there are. Photo by MrPAFootball.com. Will Jordan Hancocks role in Ohio State footballs defense grow after his debut vs. Iowa? Among the dozens of potential options, these are the reported seven programs that are making the biggest push. According to this report by 247Sports Tom Loy, he believes that the 6-foot, 9-inch and 200 pound forward will eventually commit to the Irish. Thats natural. At that point, the linebacking corps should be getting plenty of help from Brandon Smith and Lance Dixon, who are likely to play enough as true freshmen to be considered sophomores in 2020. The Wildcats found its starting power forward in Keshad Johnson, a starter at San Diego State this past season. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 1 point guard and the No. Mars offensive tackle Michael Carmody is also a top target of the Nittany Lions in the 2020 class and Penn State owns all six predictions on the 247Sports Crystal Ball. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. That's why the Ohio State loss was so devastating. I know some people dont like me. And people dont want to see you having a good time around here. A competitor with confidence knows thats the way to get to the other guy: Let him know he cant get to you. But it just doesn't hurt my feelings. College selections are in parentheses. So.who will be the first player to commit this weekend thru Monday. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Fleming holds a commemorative football printed with his prodigious freshman-season statistics. "I chose Penn State because of how welcoming and genuine the coaches and girls were," Owusu said in a news release. Updated on Jun 1, 2023, 8:00 a.m. Click here now to assist with Name, Image and Likeness compensation for Ohio State football and basketball student-athletes. "I wanted to be around people that have the same goals as me, and I know that my teammates and I are going to accomplish big things this season. Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our. Theyre just showing how weak they are in character.. I was thrilled with pretty much everything and was surprised by all of the support they have there. When she talks about her son, both growing up and today, her tone is light and loving. He can be reached at, LIMITED TIME! Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. A Cathedral kid turned brilliant, fiery college coach, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Fleming became one of the first of the Ryan Day era in Columbus and, at the time, the third-highest-rated commit in program history. The Southern Columbia (Catawissa, Pennsylvania) star announced his decision via a video on Twitter: Final destination 4s out https://t.co/bX3qjQEA8R. Weve gotta be the Buckeyes. Great body and smooth athlete. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll College Basketball and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. A few weeks ago, Julian Phillips was one of many to have entered the transfer portal, right before the deadline for non-graduate NCAA Basketball players to enter without needing a waiver to play the following season. His pledge jumped Ohio State over Penn State and into the Top 10 national team rankings, at least momentarily. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. the year with 1,376 all-purpose yards and 19 touchdowns while adding 51 tackles and four interceptions on defense. If McCord or Brown not only want to win the job but also play at the level of the recent quarterbacks that came before them, that means they have to be Heisman Trophy finalists and high first-round draft picks. Julian was asked whether he ever asks himself: What's wrong with these people? And so there's definitely a standard that those guys want to uphold for themselves, for sure.. But it is ethnically homogeneous. Follow Audrey on Twitter @audsnyder4, Julian Fleming is a five-star WR recruit from Catawissa, Pa. (Audrey Snyder / The Athletic). He owns ties to Penn State, including family and friends, and visited the campus countless times over the past few years to visit a former girlfriend and to get to know the coaching staff and players. The Nittany Lions inked just two players from the state last week, and defensive backs Keaton Ellis and Joey Porter Jr., both made the cut. A likeable kid. He'll be a Heisman favorite next season. Now I have a lot of tools Im able to use to get open in a lot of different situations.. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. The 6-foot, 9-inch and 205 pound forward committed to Micah Shrewsberry and the Irish on Thursday afternoon. What about an idealistic moment off the field, wanting people to be better? Penn State head coach James Franklin presents Julian Fleming with the Class 1A-3A Mr. Pennsylvania Football award in 2019Vicki Vellios Briner | Special to PennLive. Theres something to be said for continuity with an offense, and the Lions could have a three-year starter in Clifford, like they had with Trace McSorley. Ellis finished the year with 1,376 all-purpose yards and 19 touchdowns while adding 51 tackles and four interceptions on defense. Sign up:Get the Best of the Big Ten to your inbox every week, Before Fleming picked Ohio State on May 31, Mike Farrell, national recruiting director for Rivals.com, had said it"would hurt Penn State in a big way. Published: Mar. The rumors just dont seem to go away that Ohio State wide receiver commitment, Fleming had a long, long list of scholarship offers that he narrowed down to ten schools in December. Ohio State has had one of the top offenses in the nation for years, putting its passing attack on full display in 2018. But hes always been super sweet. Fleming was the first of a few prospects OSU stole from Pennsylvania with others, including Marvin Harrison Jr. and Kyle McCord. 2 job. Mansfield (Pa.) North Penn Mansfield tonight. Certainly, losing the top receiving recruit in the nation a Pennsylvania player the Nittany Lion coaching staff has known well for years is a blow to expected on-field production. When it comes to Ohio State quarterbacks in recent years, the NFL Draft is where theyve shined. Things obviously will change because recruiting, but early schools to watch are early schools to watch. Its a great environment (and) their fans are always into it from the start to the end.. Meet Julian Fleming, the next big recruiting target for Penn State, Alabama and all the national powers. Fleming did take an official visit to Alabama in April, the same weekend as Penn States spring game, but the Nittany Lions opted not to do any official visits that weekend because coaches believe its too much to balance that weekend with the current team and meeting with their parents, plus handling all that goes into an official visit. 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