Penn State’s 2026 recruiting class isn’t bad — it’s misunderstood.

In today’s episode, Zach Seyko breaks down:

- Why 4⭐️ OL Kevin Brown is already a 5-star in everything but name

- The underrated players (like Jahsiear Roger) poised for major rankings jumps

- How Notre Dame and Michigan raided Pennsylvania — and why Penn State let them

- Why PSU’s NIL focus on roster retention explains many of these losses

- Which prospects are expected to commit on July 5, including OT Marlen Bright and DE Tyson Harley

- One sleeper to watch: Carter Gooden, a raw DL prospect with huge upside

- Penn State may not have a top-10 class — but that doesn’t mean they failed.

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00:00 – Intro

01:30 – Kevin Brown Is Already a 5-Star Talent

04:30 – Brown’s Injury History Clouds His True Value

06:30 – Brown's Best Attributes

08:45 – Recruits Who Will See Ranking Bumps

10:30 – Names to Know

12:15 – Sponsor Read

13:45 – Why the Class Feels Disappointing, But Isn’t

15:30 – NIL Focus: PSU’s Budget Went Toward Roster Retention

17:15 – Penn State Lost Battles, But Won Key Ones Too

20:00 – July 5 Commit Watch: Tyson Harley & Marlen Bright

21:30 – Tyson Harley: Length, Athleticism, and Potential

23:15 – Marlen Bright: Massive Frame, Nimble Feet

25:00 – Carter Gooden: Under-the-Radar DL Sleeper

27:00 – Final Thoughts: Long Game Still Strong in Happy Valley