By Bill Kurelic, NN Recruiting Analyst
bkurelic@nittanynetwork.com
Sept. 27, 2009

Nittany Network debuted its look at the best Pennsylvania’s class of 2010 has to offer in May with ‘Kurelic’s Keystone 10’.  Then, in July, an updated hierarchy was published.

But bigger is better, especially on the weekends. 

So here is Nittany Network’s third in-state prospect ranking: ‘Kurelic’s Keystone 15’ – and we also have scouting video for 14 of the 15 players featured.

The following is a rundown of my current top prospects in the state of Pennsylvania, and how the Nittany Lions are doing in-state:

1. DL Sharrif Floyd (Philadelphia/George Washington)
Schools considering:  Penn State, Florida, USC, South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio State, Michigan, Boston College and West Virginia
Penn State offer:  Yes
The Skinny:  Floyd made an official visit to Florida and is on one this weekend to USC.  He also plans to make official visits to Penn State, South Carolina and North Carolina.  I continue to like the Nittany Lions’ chances.
Previous Ranking:  4 

2. RB Corey Brown (Springfield/Cardinal O'Hara)
Schools considering:  Committed to Ohio State
Penn State offer:  Yes
The Skinny:  For the third year in a row, Jim Tressel has landed a great prospect from the Keystone State.
Previous Ranking: 1

3. DE/LB Dakota Royer (Manheim/Manheim Central)
Schools considering:  Committed to Penn State 
Penn State offer:  Yes
The Skinny:  Royer could play either outside linebacker or defensive end for the Nittany Lions.
Previous Ranking:  2

4. LB Mike Hull (Canonsburg/Canon-McMillan)
Schools considering:  Committed to Penn State
Penn State offer:  Yes
The Skinny:  Hull committed to the Nittany Lions in November over scholarship offers from Michigan, Pitt and West Virginia.  He was Joe Pa’s first 2010 commitment.
Previous Ranking:  3

5. WR Alex Kenney (State College/State College)
Schools considering:  Committed to Penn State
Penn State offer:  Yes
The Skinny:  Kenney’s father won’t have any trouble seeing his son play.  He is a professor at Penn State.
Previous Ranking:  5

6. QB P.J. Jones (McKees Rocks/Sto-Rox)
Schools considering:  Committed to Penn State
Penn State offer:  Yes
The Skinny:  Jones committed to Penn State over scholarship offers from Pitt, West Virginia, Stanford, Iowa, North Carolina State, Duke and a few others.  He has wavered some, but remains committed to the Nittany Lions.
Previous Ranking:  6

7. OL Miles Dieffenbach (Pittsburgh/Fox Chapel)
Schools considering:  Committed to Penn State
Penn State offer:  Yes
The Skinny:  Dieffenbach committed to Penn State over scholarship offers from Pitt, Syracuse, Florida State, Boston College, Minnesota, Northwestern and a few others.
Previous Ranking:  9

8. DB Cullen Christian (Pittsburgh/Penn Hills)
Schools considering:  Michigan, UCLA and West Virginia
Penn State offer:  No
The Skinny:  Michigan holds the lead at this point.
Previous Ranking:  NR

9. DE Kyle Baublitz (York/Central York)
Schools considering:  Committed to Penn State 
Penn State offer:  Yes
The Skinny:  Baublitz committed to the Nittany Lions over scholarship offers from Pitt, Rutgers, Michigan, Michigan State, Illinois, Northwestern, West Virginia, Boston College, Virginia, Wisconsin, Maryland and others.
Previous Ranking:  7

10. OL Luke Graham (Harrison City/Penn-Trafford)
Schools considering:  Committed to Penn State
Penn State offer:  Yes
The Skinny:  Dieffenbach committed to Penn State over scholarship offers from Pitt, Syracuse, Florida State, Boston College, Minnesota, Northwestern and a few others.
Previous Ranking:  NR

11. OL Thomas Ricketts (North Allegheny/Wexford)
Schools considering:  Committed to Penn State
Penn State offer:  Yes
The Skinny:  Dieffenbach committed to Penn State over scholarship offers from Pitt, Syracuse, Florida State, Boston College, Minnesota, Northwestern and a few others.
Previous Ranking:  NR

12. QB Anthony Gonzalez (Bethlehem/Liberty)
Schools considering:  Committed to Pitt
Penn State offer:  Yes
The Skinny:  Gonzalez had an offer from Penn State, but once Michigan standout Robert Bolden committed, there was no room left in the class for another quarterback.
Previous Ranking:  8

13. WR/DB Brandon Ifill (Pittsburgh/Penn Hills)
Schools considering:  Michigan, Pitt, West Virginia, Rutgers and Maryland
Penn State offer:  Yes
The Skinny:  The Nittany Lions offered early, but are no longer pursuing Ifill.  His top two are Michigan and Maryland.
Previous Ranking:  9

14. OL Seth Betancourt (Philadelphia/St. Joseph)
Schools considering:  Committed to Boston College
Penn State offer:  No
The Skinny:  Betancourt picked the Eagles over scholarship offers from South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Michigan State, South Carolina, Minnesota and some others.
Previous Ranking:  NR

15. DE Kenny Wilkins (Washington/Trinity)
Schools considering:  Committed to Michigan
Penn State offer:  No
The Skinny:  Wilkins picked the Wolverines over offers from Pitt, Illinois, Virginia, Michigan State, West Virginia and some others.
Previous Ranking:  NR