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.
Add Nittany Sports Now as a preferred source in Google! Click here to add us.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?
