Penn State extended its recruiting momentum by securing a commitment from a highly-regarded defensive end from Texas. Granville, a 4-star prospect and first-team all-state selection as a junior, has joined the Nittany Lions’ 2025 recruiting class. His commitment marks the fourth addition for Penn State continuing a strong recruiting stretch that began in late June.
The top star, who will enter his senior year at Fort Bend Christian Academy, is rated as a 4-star linebacker by the 247Sports Composite. However, the 6-3, 220-pound athlete is expected to play defensive end for Penn State, where he was recruited by defensive line coach Deion Barnes. Granville decided on Penn State following an official visit to State College in early June. He also visited USC, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma that month and had an official visit to Baylor in April.
Granville, who boasts a prestigious offer list including Michigan, Ohio State, Georgia, Alabama, and Auburn among others, ranks 109th in the ESPN 300. His commitment to Penn State makes him the sixth player with an ESPN profile to join the Nittany Lions.
Last season, Granville earned first-team all-state honors as a linebacker in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools’ Division II and was also recognized as a second-team offensive player.
Penn State is capping off the June official-visit period on a high note, having secured commitments from six players since June 17. With Granville’s commitment, the Nittany Lions have moved ahead of Rutgers into the No. 9 spot in the 247Sports Composite rankings. The 2025 class now boasts 18 commitments for Penn State.
Penn State will kick off the 2024 football season on August 31 with a game against West Virginia. The matchup is set to begin at noon ET and will be broadcast on FOX.
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