The Penn State football team secures the No. 1 cornerback in New Jersey, Jahmir Joseph, for their 2025 recruiting class, following a surprise commitment from Daryus Dixson. Analysts predicted Joseph's choice, which materialized as he committed to the Nittany Lions over other schools like Notre Dame and Stanford.

By the Numbers
  • Jahmir Joseph is ranked as the No. 1 cornerback in New Jersey for the 2025 cycle.
  • Before Joseph's commitment, Penn State had the No. 16 class in the country according to On3.
Yes, But

The impact of Joseph's addition on the overall class ranking remains to be seen, as the team aims to strengthen its future in the secondary.

State of Play
  • Cornerbacks coach Terry Smith has consistently orchestrated strong recruiting classes for the team's secondary.
  • Joseph's commitment adds to a list of promising recruits like Xxavier Thomas and Daryus Dixson for Penn State's 2025 class.
What's Next

As Joseph joins the Nittany Lions, focus will shift towards integrating him into the team and further enhancing the 2025 recruiting class.

Bottom Line

Penn State's successful recruitment of Jahmir Joseph bolsters their future in the secondary and raises prospects for the 2025 class's competitiveness, reflecting the ongoing dedication to fortifying the team's defensive lineup.