Penn State is known as “Linebacker U” for all the great linebackers that have come through the program.
They’re looking to keep that reputation going by continually getting elite talent on the recruiting trail.
2024 four-star linebacker, [autotag]Aaron Chiles[/autotag], recently cut his list down to 10 schools. On3’s 110th ranked player in the class has received offers from 39 programs across the country.
His top 10 list includes Penn State, Michigan, Maryland, LSU, Florida State, Georgia, Florida, Clemson, Ohio State and Notre Dame.
Chiles is a 6’3″ 220 pound linebacker from Maryland who is listed as the best player in the state.
He recently spoke with Hayes Fawcett of On3 and explained what he liked about Penn State saying, “it’s LBU and it’s close to home, and coach Franklin is cool.”
It’s good to see that the reputation of “Linebacker U” is still alive and well with the younger athletes coming into college football.
However, it seems like the rest of the schools in his top 10 have a lot of work to do.
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— 6 (@Aaron7Chiles) March 9, 2023
On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine has listed Michigan with a massive 93.6% chance to sign Chiles.
He said to Fawcett, “I went up there recently and loved everything about it which is why I’m going again before my official.”
Penn State is listed with a less than 1% chance to sign the number one player in Maryland, but the Prediction Machine hasn’t been updated since he cut his list to 10.
It’s looking like it will be an uphill battle for the Nittany Lions to sign Chiles and keep him away from their rivals.
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