Penn State football is making good on James Franklin’s goal to “Dominate the State.”
On Friday night, the team got a commitment from Alexander Haskell, a three-star DL from Philadelphia’s St. Joseph’s Prep.
He announced the decision in a ceremony broadcast on Instagram live.
Penn State has been interested in Haskell for a while, offering him in June 2023. After that, he visited Penn State five times, so this decision shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. Haskell also had offers from schools such as Duke, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Pitt, Syracuse, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Here’s the scouting report on Haskell, provided by 247 scouting analyst Gabe Brooks.
“Hyperactive front-line defender who could possibly play the edge or move to a more traditional D-line role depending on personnel/scheme. Could potentially best fit a one-gapping interior role, pending third party-verified measurables and bulking capacity. Also cuts the profile of an old-school strong-side defensive end. Relentless motor should translate regardless of long-term positional home. Flashes impressive initial acceleration and get-off juice that helps fuel some speed-to-power ability at the point of attack. Produced solid pass-rushing production as a junior (5.5 sacks). Ceiling in that category will rise with expanded move set, improved body control, and economy of movement when attacking. Projects as a P4/high-major prospect who could become a quality starter with potential beyond college.”
Penn State now has 16 players committed to its 2026 Class. Seven of them are from Pennsylvania?































