In recruiting news, Penn State football’s top-ranked Class of 2027 commit has been offered by Ohio State.
Tuesday afternoon, a star RB named Kemon Spell announced via social media that he’s received an offer from Penn State’s most hated rival.
Spell’s a player Penn State would hate to lose.
Not only is the pride of McKeesport High School in the Pittsburgh area Penn State’s top-rated commit, he’s one of the top recruits in the country at any position. 247Sports’ composting ratings have Spell as the No. 10 overall recruit in the country as well as the No. 1 RB in the land and No. 1 recruit at any position in Pennsylvania.
THE SCOUTING REPORT
Here’s the scouting report on Spell, provided by 247Sports Director of Scouting, Andrew Ivins.
“A mix between a tank and a jackrabbit, which is an extremely difficult combination to tackle. A naturally low-to-the-ground runner with true workhorse capabilities as he constantly bounces off defenders or cuts around them to find extra yardage. Spent much of sophomore campaign deployed as a fullback in a Wing-T offense. Ran absolutely wild in Pennsylvania’s WPIAL Class 4A playoffs with 280-yard and 274-yard rushing performances. Not a true burner, but can hit the gas when a crease opens up. Frequently thrashes forward at the first sign of contact and almost always seems to be falling forward. Tested reasonably well as a ninth grader at the National Combine in San Antonio and has impressed as a pass catcher on the offseason camp circuit. Fits the bill of a hard-nosed football player given the physicality he also flashes on defense while doubling as a cornerback. Must avoid setbacks, but projects as a potential impact player for a College Football Playoff contender that can move the chains while facing stacked boxes.”
Add Nittany Sports Now as a preferred source in Google! Click here to add us.Ivins’ player comp for Spell is a guy Big Ten fans know well: Former Michigan RB and current LA Ram Blake Corum.
WILL HE STAY
So will Spell say at Penn State? It’s hard to stay for sure considering he has until February 2027 to sign his letter of intent. But Spell has been committed to Penn State since August and was recently there for this year’s Blue-White Game.
Penn State also does quite well with the WPIAL, as evidenced by the fact that four of its commits between the 2026 and ‘27 recruiting classes are from Western PA.
In the Class of 2027, four-star WR Khalil Taylor (Seton LaSalle) committed in March.
