Penn State Football Secures Commitment from Edge Rusher Cortez Harris
**Details:**
– **Height/Weight:** 6-foot-2, 200 pounds
– **Hometown/High School:** Upper Marlboro, MD (Riverdale Baptist)
– **Ranking:** ★★★★ (0.9120 247Sports Composite — No. 248 overall)
– **Notable Offers:** Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Rutgers, South Carolina, Syracuse, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Virginia Tech
**The Commitment:**
Penn State has landed its third commitment of the weekend with 4-star edge rusher Cortez Harris. Harris, who chose Penn State over Maryland and Tennessee, committed immediately after his official visit. He becomes the 17th member of the 2025 recruiting class, which saw some reshuffling earlier in the week with two players transferring out.
**Looking Ahead:**
Coach James Franklin and his staff are likely not done, with more commitments expected before the dead period.
**Development and Potential:**
Harris will need to add bulk before he’s ready to compete as an edge rusher in the Big Ten. He has his senior season to grow and develop before joining the team in 2025. Early enrollment could benefit him by allowing him to start the strength and conditioning program early, a program known for transforming undersized prospects into NFL-ready athletes.
Harris’ impressive list of offers highlights his potential. His explosiveness suggests he could follow the path of recent standout edge rushers from Penn State who have excelled in the NFL. While he will need time to acclimate and bulk up, Harris is expected to make a significant impact on Big Ten quarterbacks in the near future.
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