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Penn State picks up commitment from Under Armour All-American LB

Connor O'Gara

By Connor O'Gara

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Four-star linebacker Ellis Brooks was one of the last remaining targets for James Franklin’s 2017 class.

And like most things these days, that went the Lions’ way.

Brooks took a late official visit to Penn State after the Lions made a last-minute push to bring him on board. On Monday, the four-star linebacker announced that he’s committed to Penn State:

Brooks went with the Lions instead of the likes of Maryland, Northwestern and Notre Dame.

The 6-2, 233-pound recruit is the No. 13 inside linebacker and the No. 269 player in the 2017 class. Brooks earned Under Armour All-America honors, as well.

The No. 10 player in Virginia, the Richmond recruit is Penn State’s fourth-rated defensive player in its 2017 class. His commitment gave Penn State yet another four-star talent from the East Coast.

Brooks marked the Lions’ 10th four-star commitment for the 2017 class, which is the highest total of the James Franklin era. Penn State is up to No. 15 overall in the 247sports 2017 class rankings.

Connor O'Gara

Connor O'Gara is the senior national columnist for Saturday Tradition. He's a member of the Football Writers Association of America. After spending his entire life living in B1G country, he moved to the South in 2015.