Penn State lands 2025 commitment from talented WR out of New York

Penn State grew its 2025 recruiting class on Monday with a new commitment.

Lyrick Samuel is the newest verbal pledge to the Nittany Lions. The wide receiver from New York took to social media to announce he plans to play for James Franklin’s program.

I will like to thank every program that has taken the time to show an interest in me. After deep consideration and conversations with my family I have decided that I will be committing to Penn State University #WeARE @Dannylandberg @coachjfranklin @CoachAhmadPSU @coachmhagans pic.twitter.com/CyOKdNUyjG

— Lyrick Samuel (@IamLyrickSamuel) February 20, 2024

A standout of Brooklyn (New York) Erasmus Hall High School, Samuel is listed as measuring over 6-3 and 175 pounds. On the 247Sports Composite, Samuel is rated 3-stars, the No. 2 player in the state of New York, No. 109 wide receiver and No. 714 prospect in the Class of 2025.

Samuel has four scholarship offers at this point of his recruitment. He committed to Penn State over Michigan State, Rutgers and Syracuse.

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With Samuel on board, Penn State has 12 verbal commitments in its 2025 class, which ranks No. 5 nationally on the Composite. Fans can get a preview of what Samuel brings to Happy Valley by checking out the video of his junior highlights below: