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2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 55 Chimdy Onoh

He may not have a big role in 2023, but the future of Penn State OL Chimdy Onoh will be fun to watch.

Going into the 2023 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season.

Next up is a look at another one of the newer faces in the program, freshman offensive lineman [autotag]Chimdy Onoh[/autotag]. Onoh was a late addition to the Penn State recruiting class after flipping his commitment late in the game, but the four-star recruit help[es solidify the future of the offensive line beyond 2023. Here is a snapshot look at the freshman big man heading into the 2023 college football season.

Top five true freshman offensive tackles in the Big Ten for 2023

Top five true freshman offensive tackles in the Big Ten for 2023 #GoBucks #B1G

It is always fun to look at recruiting rankings. The recruiting landscape receives more coverage every year and is a very important aspect of building a program, but it is important to remember these players and prospects are not defined by these rankings.

I was diving into the most recent class and trying to figure out which future Buckeye is going to shine brightest and fastest but noticed that the Big Ten as a whole was pretty interesting recruiting-wise this cycle. We already dove into the quarterback position, running back position, wide receiver position, and tight end position and now we dive into the offensive tackles.

Super Bowl: James Franklin calls Miles Sanders a ‘phenomenal representative’ for Penn State

James Franklin called Eagles RB Miles Sanders a ‘phenomenal representative’ of Penn State at the Super Bowl

On Monday, former Penn State running back [autotag]Miles Sanders[/autotag] soaked in every moment of his first Super Bowl media day experience. The Philadelphia Eagles running back addressed a number of topics during his session with the media, and at one point he reflected on the impact Penn State had on his journey to reach the NFL and, of course, the Super Bowl.

On Tuesday, Penn State head coach [autotag]James Franklin[/autotag] returned the favor with some complimentary words for his former running back. Franklin met with the media on the day of the start of winter workouts. This was Franklin’s first chance to comment on the most recent national signing day and the addition of [autotag]Chimdy Onoh[/autotag] and more. It also served as a chance to reflect on Penn State’s Rose Bowl victory and its impact on the recruiting trail. But when asked about Sanders continuing the Penn State history with the Rose Bowl, Franklin focused on the growth of the Eagles running back.

“Yeah, Miles is very awesome and we’re proud of him. He’s done really well, not just on the field and being an impact player for the Eagles but really how he’s represented himself off the field as well,” Franklin said. “He’s been like that the whole way, all the way since we recruited him out of high school. He’s just been a phenomenal representative of Penn State and our football program, and I’m not surprised with the type of year that he is having.”

Sanders rushed for a career-high 1,269 yards this season for the NFC champion Eagles. He also rushed for a career-best 11 touchdowns during the regular season. In the Eagles’ NFC championship game victory, Sanders scored two touchdowns, including the team’s first score of the game and the eventual game-winning touchdown.

Franklin is not surprised by Sanders’ success and seemed to think it was only a matter of time before the former Nittany Lions turned in a Pro Bowl-caliber season.

“He really kind of fits the model of what everybody is looking for, specifically, now in the NFL,” Franklin said of Sanders. “He’s a guy that not only can run a ball between the tackles but also get the ball to the edge but also be an impact in the passing game and takes great pride in his pass protection. Really happy for him.”

Sanders and the Eagles will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Sunday in Arizona.

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Penn State’s Class of 2023 recognized for offensive line strength

247Sports says Penn State’s offensive line effort paid off in the Class of 2023

Penn State made a concentrated effort to beef things up on the offensive line in the Class of 2023. After locking down commitments from three four-star linemen in the early signing period, the Nittany Lions capped the recruiting class with one more four-star player for the offensive line on the traditional national signing day this week with the addition of Chimdy Onoh. As the recruiting classes around the country settle as it looks like Penn State’s class is now complete barring any potential transfer portal adjustments moving forward, the effort made with the offensive line is being recognized in the recruiting roundup summaries.

247Sports took a look at a number of the recruiting classes that best improved their school’s rosters, with the idea that not every recruiting class needed to attack the same positions in order to improve the roster. For instance, Penn State got the help it needed at some skill positions in the Class of 2022 with players like running backs [autotag]Nick Singleton[/autotag] and [autotag]Kaytron Allen[/autotag] and quarterback [autotag]Drew Allar[/autotag], so the focus on those positions in 2023 was not nearly as pressing. Instead, Penn State worked on the offensive line that will allow those players to continue to shine in 2023 and beyond.

Penn State’s offensive line was the key area of improvement highlighted by 247Sports, and it is understandable why. With [autotag]Olu Fashanu[/autotag] deciding to return next season, along with [autotag]Hunter Nourzad[/autotag] and [autotag]Caedan Wallace[/autotag], the Nittany Lions have the look of a solid offensive line going into the 2023 season, but the Class of 2023 will help keep things stabilized for big offensive line play after the 2023 season.

Here’s what 247Sports had to say about Penn State’s offensive line focus in the Class of 2023;

Penn State solidified its future along the offensive line with four bluechip signees, including two interior players and two offensive tackles. The Nittany Lions grabbed two of the top six tackles, with Alex Birchmeier (6-5, 285) leading the pack as the nation’s No. 2 player at the position. Fast riser Chimdy Onoh, a four-star tackle, picked Penn State over Michigan State on National Signing Day, providing yet another boost to an impressive class. Onoh’s meteoric rise through the 247Sports rankings in December was somewhat surprising. He went from an Old Dominion commitment in mid-December to garnering multiple Power Five offers in a matter of days as a four-star prospect. Most of the attention he generated was from the Big Ten and SEC. He entered National Signing Day as the nation’s No. 13 offensive tackle prospect.

The 247Sports summary goes on to highlight the idea that the new additions to the offensive line will not feel the pressure of being thrown into the mix right away. The returning linemen for Penn State will allow the Class of 2023 signees to take some time to develop and being fully prepared for their roles on the line, but knowing that any one of them could step in early if needed is a luxury as well.

Penn State signed the top-rated player in Pennsylvania with [autotag]J’ven Williams[/autotag] at offensive tackle, the top-rated player in Virginia with [autotag]Alex Birchmeier[/autotag], and another top 10 player from Virginia with [autotag]Anthony Donkoh[/autotag] in the early signing period. Onoh joined the class this week on the traditional signing day.

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National signing day: Penn State adds Chimdy Onoh to Class of 2023

Four-star offensive tackle Chimdy Onoh commits to Penn State on National Signing Day.

Penn State was hoping to land one more commitment in its Class of 2023 on National Signing Day, and it got it. Maryland offensive tackle [autotag]Chimdy Onoh[/autotag], who had reportedly been trending in Penn State’s favor, announced his commitment to the Nittany Lions on Wednesday as the traditional signing period opened for the Class of 2023.

Onoh ultimately committed to Penn State over offers from Michigan State, Ole Miss, and Rutgers (the other three schools in his final top four). Michigan State reportedly was the top threat to Penn State in the final stages of the recruiting process.

Onoh is rated as a four-star recruit by both 247Sports and On3, and both recruiting outlets have Onoh as a top-16 offensive tackle. The 6-5, 270-pound lineman should help provide some good quality depth on the offensive line, which was a focus of this recruiting cycle.

Onoh had originally committed to Old Dominion earlier in his recruiting process, but he backed off that commitment once receiving some attention from Power 5 programs. Rutgers was the first to show interest and Rutgers emerged as a leader until more offers came in. Penn State extended an offer in mi-December 2022 just before the early signing period, and Onoh included Penn State on his visit schedule in January before visits to Michigan State and Ole Miss leading up to the traditional signing period.

Onoh will join a recruiting class that attacked the offensive line with some big additions. Penn State secured commitments from J’ven Williams from Pennsylvania, one of the top offensive lineman recruits in the nation, and Alex Birchmeier out of Virginia, the first commitment in Penn State’s Class of 2023.

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Recruit snapshot: A look at Penn State four-star commit OT Chimdy Onoh

A snapshot profile look at four-star offensive tackle Chimdy Onoh.

Penn State made a concentrated effort to bring in some high-quality pieces for the offensive line in the Class of 2023. That led to the signings of J’ven Williams, the top player in Pennsylvania, and Alex Birchmerier, the first recruit who committed to Penn State’s Class of 2023. But the Nittany Lions wanted more and Maryland target [autotag]Chimdy Onoh[/autotag] would be a nice way to wrap up the Class of 2023 on national signing day.

Onoh is a four-star offensive tackle with good size that has been trending in Penn State’s direction over the course of January leading up to the traditional signing period. With offers and official visits to Michigan State and Ole Miss, in addition to Rutgers, Onoh has some good options worth considering for his college future.

Here is a quick rundown of Onoh’s recruiting profile as he gets set to announce his college decision on national signing day.

UPDATE: Onoh committed to Penn State.

Crystal ball predicts signing day addition for Penn State’s Class of 2023

A pair of crystal ball predictions filed late Monday night predict a nice signing day addition for Penn State.

On the eve of the traditional signing day in college football, Penn State is being predicted to add a four-star offensive lineman it has been targeting. [autotag]Chimdy Onoh[/autotag], from  Maryland, is expected to announce his college decision on Wednesday as the traditional signing period opens on the recruiting calendar. According to a couple of recruiting experts, that announcement will likely be good news for Penn State.

Two crystal ball predictions were put on the record on 247Sports late on Monday night, both in favor of Penn State. Brian Dohn, a national recruiting analyst for 247Sports, and Steve Wiltfong, Director of Football Recruiting for 247Sports, each cast their crystal ball prediction of Onoh to Penn State at the same time. Both placed their crystal ball prediction with a medium confidence score.

Penn State emerged as the favorite for Onoh’s commitment not long after extended an official scholarship offer in December 2022. Onoh received his Penn State offer a few days before the start of the early signing period and he visited the campus on an official visit in mid-January. Onoh followed up his official visit to Penn State with an official visit to Michigan State and then Ole Miss.

Penn State is the current favorite for Onoh’s commitment according to the latest update to the On3 prediction machine. According to the On3 metric, Penn State has jumped up to a 91.3% chance of receiving Onoh’s commitment, which is 70 points higher than the early January update to Onoh’s profile.

Onoh is a 6-5, 270-pound offensive tackle who is rated as a four-star prospect by both 247Sports and On 3 (Rivals rates him as a three-star recruit). Both recruiting services rate Onoh as the fourth-best player overall from the state of Maryland, and 247Sports ranks Onoh as the 149th player overall in the nation in the Class of 2023.

The addition of Onoh would be a terrific finishing piece in Penn State’s Class of 2023 that has already provided quality to the offensive line with J’ven Williams and Alex Birchmeier being the key pieces of the recruiting class. Adding another four-star caliber player to the offensive line haul would certainly help provide some terrific depth on the line in the years to come.

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Penn State adds another preferred walk-on to Class of 2023

Penn State picks up another preferred walk-on player for the Class of 2023.

Penn State continues to add pieces to its Class of 2023 with another preferred walk-on commitment on the books on Wednesday, Wide receiver [autotag]Ethan Black[/autotag], from Davidsville, PA, announced he has committed to Penn State.

“I am blessed to announce that I have committed to Penn State University where I will be furthering my academic and athletic career,” Black said in a message posted on his Twitter account on Wednesday evening. “I would like to thank my family, friends, coaches, and teammates for supporting me.”

Black measures 5-10 and 160 pounds. Black reportedly committed to Penn State over a pair of Ivy League options in Princeton and Dartmouth.

It is expected that Black will be used on special teams upon his arrival on campus, which is typical for a preferred walk-on player.

Black joins running back David Kency Jr. as Penn State’s second preferred walk-on player in the Class of 2023. Penn State is still hoping to add to the recruiting class with a signing day announcement looming for four-star offensive line target [autotag]Chimdy Onoh[/autotag] out of Maryland.

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Penn State recruiting target set for signing day announcement

Penn State hoping for commitment announcement in their favor on signing day.

Penn State already has the bulk of its Class of 2023 signed, sealed, and delivered, but the traditional signing day coming up is a chance to put some nice finishing touches in place. One final key recruiting target is reportedly set to announce his college decision on national signing day.

That target would be [autotag]Chimdy Onoh[/autotag], a four-star offensive tackle from Maryland who has been trending in Penn State’s favor in the final stages of his recruiting process. Lions247 reported Onoh is expected to sign his national letter of intent and confirm his college decision on Wednesday, February 1.

Onoh recently made an official visit to Penn State and followed it up with a trip to Michigan State. He also has an official visit set for Ole Miss this weekend, just days before signing day. Rutgers is also in the mix coming down the final stretch.

All four schools — Penn State, Michigan State, Rutgers, and Ole Miss — were previously listed as Onoh’s top four schools.

Onoh would be a massive addition to Penn State’s already impressive Class of 2023 haul, in more ways than one. Onoh measures 6-6 and 270 lb according to his recruiting profile on 247Sports. The four-star recruit is the no. 8 players in the state of Maryland, which has been a well-established pipeline state for the Nittany Lions both historically and in more recent years by Franklin and his staff.

There are no crystal ball predictions on file on the 247Sports database, but the On3 recruiting prediction machine has calculated a slight advantage for Penn State with a 21.0% chance of securing the commitment. Michigan State could be a significant threat to Penn State’s chances, but this will certainly be something to watch as Onoh makes his official visit. Having a chance to show off a freshly polished Rose Bowl trophy is certainly a nice recruiting tool for Franklin. We’ll see how that pays off.

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Penn State Class of 2023 signee gets big bump in final On3 player rankings

One key member of the Penn State Class of 2023 just saw his stock skyrocket.

With the traditional national signing day approaching quickly, On3 has provided its final update to its player rankings for the Class of 2023. And as a result, it turned out to be a big update for Penn State commit [autotag]Andrew Rappleyea[/autotag].

Rappleyea was among the biggest movers up in the On300 ranking, moving from no. 82 in the last update all the way up to no. 41 in the final player rankings from the recruiting service. He is now the second highest-ranked player in Penn State’s Class of 2023 behind offensive lineman [autotag]J’ven Williams[/autotag]. He passed another offensive lineman, [autotag]Alex Birchmeier[/autotag], in moving up as high as he did.

Penn State ended up having a number of players ranked in the final On300 rankings, and there could still be room for another. Offensive tackle [autotag]Chimdy Onoh[/autotag], from Maryland, is ranked no. 210 in the nation on the rankings from On3, and he is believed to be considering Penn State as his commitment announcement approaches.

Other Penn State commits in the On300 rankings include:

  • OL J’ven Williams (no. 9)
  • OL Alex Birchmeier (no. 74)
  • LB [autotag]Tony Rojas[/autotag] (no. 86)
  • S [autotag]King Mack[/autotag] (no. 113)
  • DE [autotag]Jameial Lyons[/autotag] (no. 155)
  • TE [autotag]Joey Schlaffer[/autotag] (no. 158)
  • LB [autotag]Kaveion Keys[/autotag] (no. 171)
  • CB [autotag]Elliot Washington[/autotag] (no. 194)
  • CB [autotag]Zion Tracy[/autotag] (no. 200)
  • OL [autotag]Anthony Donkoh[/autotag] (no. 216)

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