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Class of 2025 WR Lyrick Samuel commits to Penn State

Penn State picks up a key commitment from three-star WR Lyrick Samuel from New York.

Ring the bell for another new addition to the Penn State Class of 2025! Penn State received a commitment from [autotag]Lyrick Samuel[/autotag], a three-star wide receiver from New York, on Monday evening, adding a key player at a position of need in what is already being recognized as one of the top recruiting classes in the nation in the next recruiting cycle.

Samuel announced his commitment to Penn State with a post on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account on Monday evening.

“I [would] like to thank every program that has taken the time to show an interest in me,” Samuel said in his social media post. After deep consideration and conversations with my family I have decided that I will be committing to Penn State University.”

Samuel measures 6′-3″ and 175-pounds and is regarded as one of the top players out of New York. Samuel is rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals but picks up a fourth star from On3. Penn State had emerged as the favorite for his commitment over Rutgers, Syracuse, Michigan State, and more.

Helping give Penn State an edge may have been the connection to Josiah Brown, a current Penn State signee and a close friend from New York. Brown is a wide receiver in Penn State’s Class of 2024.

Samuel is Penn State’s 12th commitment in the Class of 2025. Penn State’s recruiting class for 2025 currently ranks no. 5 in the updated composite team rankings from 247Sports.

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Crystal ball projects Penn State to land first WR in class of 2025

Recruiting expert believes Penn State is the team to beat for this wide receiver recruiting target in 2025.

Wide receiver continues to be the topic of discussion this offseason for Penn State as winter workouts have gotten underway and recruiting efforts start ramping up even further.

The Nittany Lions have put together a solid class of 2025 so far, currently holding 11 commits.

That seemingly could change soon as 247Sports’ National Recruiting Coordinator, Brian Dohn, has put in a crystal ball pick that projects Penn State to land three-star wide receiver [autotag]Lyrick Samuel[/autotag].

This would be the first receiver to commit to the Nittany Lions in the class of 2025.

Dohn is a perfect 16-for-16 on his 2025 picks, suggesting it’s a very strong possibility that Penn State lands the Brooklyn, NY native.

He’s listed at just under 6’4″ and weighs 175 pounds. He would give the Nittany Lions a bigger-bodied type of receiver to their room.

247Sports has him listed as a three-star prospect and the second-best player in the state of New York. However, On3 is a bit higher on the wideout, rating him as a four-star.

This would be an important get for [autotag]James Franklin[/autotag] and [autotag]Marques Hagans[/autotag].

Wide receiver has become a premium position in college football and it’s imperative they start recruiting at a national level to keep up with the updated offensive philosophies.

Last year was not good enough for their receiving unit and they need as much help as possible in the coming years.

As a three-star, Samuel isn’t a program changer by any means, but depth is important as players continue developing their skill sets when they get into a collegiate system.

There’s also a possibility that Samuel could continue to rise up recruiting rankings as he does the camp circuits throughout the spring and summer before his final year of high school football.

Which Rutgers football commit did Dave Brock compare to Julio Jones?

Rutgers football wide receivers coach Dave Brock compares one recruit to Julio Jones.

This offseason was a big one for Rutgers football as they reshaped their coaching staff, making three moves on the offensive side of the ball. Two of the additions are position coaches who coached that position in the NFL.

One of those additions, wide receivers coach Dave Brock, was most recently the wide receivers coach for the Atlanta Falcons.

Brock, a former head coach at Boston College, spent six years in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons. After two seasons spent as the assistant wide receivers coach, Brock became the running backs coach of the Falcons in 2019.

The next three seasons, Brock was the wide receivers coach for the Falcons, where he got to work with Julio Jones, one of the top wide receivers in the NFL over the past dozen years.

In late July on a recruiting trip to Rutgers, class of 2025 wide receiver Lyrick Samuel was compared by Brock to Jones.

“The time spent with coach Brock was memorable,” Samuel told Rutgers Wire.

“He did compare me to Julio Jones he also provided me with the opportunity to see and learn how to get better.”

A generational talent, Jones was named an All-Pro five times during his NFL career. He has 903 catches for 13,629 receiving yards and 63 touchdowns in his career.

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Samuel is no slouch as a recruit. The Erasmus Hall wide receiver, who is 6-foot-4 and 175 pounds, was offered by Rutgers in June, his fourth Power Five offer. He has a current offer list that includes Michigan State, Penn State and Syracuse.

“I believe his and I relationship got off to a great start. Having my film broken down by a former NFL receiver coach was so cool,” Samuel said.

“He pointed out things that I did really well and also things that I did bad (sic). He instructed me on things that I could do to improve. He also told me that he hopes to be able to continue to build a relationship with me.”

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Lyrick Samuel breaks down his recent Rutgers football visit

Lyrick Samuel talks about his recent Rutgers football visit.

Two weeks ago, Lyrick Samuel was on campus for an unofficial visit to Rutgers football. It was an opportunity for the Brooklyn wide receiver to connect with the program and further his relationship with the Scarlet Knights.

A 6-foot-4, 175-pound wide receiver, Samuel is a standout on a stacked Erasmus Hall team that finished last season 10-2. He is a member of the 2025 recruiting class.

In June, Rutgers became the fourth Power Five offer for Samuel, joining a list that includes Michigan State, Penn State and Syracuse.

Two weeks ago, Samuel joined several dozen top recruits from the area for a day at Rutgers that included a campus tour, time spent at the football facility, a photo shoot and meetings with several coaches, including head coach Greg Schiano.

“This weekend at Rutgers was different from any other time that I have been there. Rutgers was great (in) that I got to sit down and the coaches and have my game footage critiqued and compared to Julio Jones of the NFL,” Samuel told Rutgers Wire.

“Was a very big deal for me. They illustrated things I did great while also showing things I could improve upon.”

Samuel was part of the Erasmus Hall team that won a recent 7-on-7 competition at the New York Jets facility.

An intriguing prospect, Samuel has good size and length and is a long strider. He rises to meet the ball well and is a good possession wide receiver who can break out and make big plays.

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Another program to keep an eye on in all of this is Penn State, with Samuel saying that the Nittany Lions have made an impression on him as well.

“The Penn State coaching staff took an interest in me personally. They have made me speak about myself as a person outside of football,” Samuel said.

“They explored my interest and dislikes. That meant a lot because no one has ever asked about Lyrick the person, everyone always seemed interested in Lyrick the football player.”

So who is Lyrick the person?

“Lyrick the person is a son, grandson, older brother and friend. I am a charismatic and loving person,” Samuel said.

“I am a tremendous athlete. But also a hard worker. I have set high standards and expectations for myself. I love to sleep, ride my bike, play with my little brother while teasing my little sister. I am someone who plays football and runs track. I also can play basketball but I didn’t say that!”

Samuel is currently unranked by the major recruiting services but that is likely to change shortly.

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Rutgers football recruiting: Erasmus Hall wins 7-on-7 title at New York Jets facility

Erasmus Hall wins 7-on-7 tournament at the New York Jets facility.

Erasmus Hall won the 7-on-7 championship this weekend hosted by the New York Jets, providing further evidence that the Brooklyn school is one of the elite programs in the tri-state area. A major provider of Division 1 talent, Erasmus Hall is a pipeline program to Rutgers football.

The high school team took the title on Sunday at an event held at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. They beat out a strong field that included St. Joseph’s Regional (Montvale, N.J.) and Rampao among others.

And in doing so, they are now back-to-back champions of the event.

Erasmus Hall has developed into a powerhouse over the past decade. They’ve sent a number of top players into college football over the years, namely Rutgers. The likes of wide receivers Aron Cruickshank and Sean Ryan as well as defensive back Christian Iazien are among the names familiar to Rutgers fans over the past few years.

 

In June, Rutgers offered wide receiver Lyrick Samuel, who projects to be the next great wide receiver to emerge from Erasmus Hall. He already holds multiple Power Five offers and could be a four-star recruit when it is all said and done.

In the 2024 recruiting class, Rutgers landed three-star defensive lineman Aaris Bethea from Erasmus Hall. He is ranked the fourth-best player in New York by ESPN.com.

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Rutgers football taps the Erasmus Hall pipeline, offers Lyrick Samuel

Lyrick Samuel is offered by Rutgers football on Wednesday.

Lyrick Samuel is the latest New York standout to be offered by Rutgers football. The Brooklyn wide receiver pulled in an offer from the Big Ten program on Tuesday night.

The talented wide receiver is projected to be one of the top three athletes in New York’s 2025 recruiting class.

Samuel counts Rutgers as his fourth Power Five offer, having already been offered by Michigan State, Penn State and Syracuse.

A 6-foot-4, 175-pound wide receiver, Samuel played for a powerhouse Erasmus Hall team that finished last season 10-2.

In a social media post on Tuesday night, Samuel announced the offer, tagging Rutgers defensive line coach [autotag]Marquise Watson[/autotag] along with head coach Greg Schiano:

 

Rutgers football is no stranger to Erasmus Hall with alumni such as [autotag]Aron Cruickshank[/autotag], [autotag]Christian Izien[/autotag] and [autotag]Sean Ryan[/autotag] among others having passed from Brooklyn to the banks of the Raritan.

Rutgers currently has the No. 22 recruiting class in the nation according to 247Sports and is No. 23 per Rivals.

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Michigan State football offers 2025 WR Lyrick Samuel out of Brooklyn

Michigan State offers 2025 WR Lyrick Samuel out of Brooklyn

Michigan State football has been putting in a lot of work on the recruiting front lately under new Director of Recruiting Mark Diethorn. The latest offer from the Spartans will go out to Lyrick Samuel of Brooklyn, New York, who stands at an impressive 6-foot-4.

Lyrick Samuel’s Recruiting Profile

Vitals

Hometown Brooklyn, New York
Projected Position Wide Receiver
Height 6’4″
Weight 185 lbs
Class 2025

Recruitment

  • Offered on May 23, 2023

Offers

  • Michigan State
  • Penn State
  • Syracuse

Film

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