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Penn State’s ‘23 recruiting class rises in rankings; Parker Washington is one of 2023 NFL Draft’s best slot WRs, and more

Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington hauls in a pass at practice on March 30, 2022. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com
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Today’s Penn State football news headlines feature a bump in the national recruiting ranking following a weekend commitment, plus an early look at how Lions wideout Parker Washington profiles in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Penn State landed its second prospect from Alabama in less than a week in DaKaari Nelson, a four-star safety from Selma High School. Nelson joined four-star edge rusher Tomarrion Parker in giving his pledge to the Lions, in the process bumping Penn State up one spot to No. 7 in the On3 national rankings, writes Nate Bauer for Blue-White Illustrated. The class ranks No. 3 in the 247Sports rankings and is No. 8 on Rivals.

The early prognosis is good for Washington in the 2023 NFL Draft, writes Kevin McGuire for Nittany Lions Wire. Washington profiles as one of the best wide receivers on the board and might be the best pure slot wideout in the class, according to Pro Football Focus. Washington has a sturdy build, strong hands and good run-after-catch ability, all of which could shine as the junior presumably sees his role grow this fall.

Those headlines and more highlight today’s Penn State football news roundup:

Penn State jumps in On3 team rankings with latest commitment: Bauer [Blue-White Illustrated]

Vega Ioane aims for ‘big impact’ as he completes Penn State freshman OL class this weekend: Donohue [Lions247]

Penn State picks up commitment from 4-star 2023 LB from Alabama: Linder [PennLive]

PFF ranks Parker Washington among top receivers in 2023 NFL draft: McGuire [Nittany Lions Wire]

Breaking down the top 5 running backs Penn State will face in 2022: Gallen [Lions247]

Breaking down the top 5 wide receivers Penn State will face in 2022: Gallen [Lions247]

Penn State alum charged for campus vandalism: Parsons [Onward State]

What is Success With Honor? | Penn State NIL collective looks to be at forefront of college athletics: Engle [Daily Collegian]

Top 5 most important pieces for Penn State football in 2022: Morganstein [Nittany Nation]

Penn State snapshot profile: No. 33 Dani Dennis-Sutton: Dehring [Nittany Lions Wire]

Penn State Football: which returning starters need to step up in 2022?: Kreiser [Victory Bell Rings]

Three reasons to be concerned about Penn State’s defense in 2022 [Black Shoe Diaries]

Premium articles ($):

Early intel from Penn State’s final June OV weekend + other notes: Calvaruso [Lions247]

9 things to know about new Penn State football commitment DaKaari Nelson: Pickel [Blue-White Illustrated]

Penn State coaches dish on craziness of June on the recruiting trail and what it’s actually like: Pickel [Blue-White Illustrated]

Elite athlete Cameron Seldon shares Penn State official highlights: Dohn [Lions247]

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