The big finish to the 2022 recruiting class, National Signing Day, is coming up next week, but that doesn’t stop coaches from recruiting for future classes. On Saturday, Penn State landed its first pledge of the 2024 class.

Erie, Pennsylvania native and McDowell standout Cooper Cousins pledged to the Nittany Lions. Cousins is listed as an offensive tackle prospect, albeit without a star rating, on 247Sports.

At this stage of his recruitment, Cousins has 4 scholarship offers. He chose Penn State over Kentucky, Pittsburgh and Toledo.

On Hudl, where his sophomore season highlights (below) are posted, Cousins lists himself at 6-6, 300 pounds.