Kemon Spell, a running back from western Pennsylvania, commits to Penn State coach James Franklin.
Penn State is working on three recruiting classes simultaneously, as the first commit of 2027 has arrived. Running back Kemon Spell became the first player to commit to Penn State football's 2027 recruiting class, doing so before beginning his sophomore season at McKeesport High in western Pennsylvania.
Spell announced his decision Friday, prompting the usual "#WeAre...Better" post on X from Penn State coach James Franklin.Spell has drawn significant early recruiting interest after becoming a two-way showcase player for McKeesport High as freshman. He rushed for 579 yards and nine touchdowns last season,, and also caught two touchdown passes. Defensively, Spell returned an interception and a missed field goal for touchdowns as well.
That prompted Spell to receive offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Florida State, Pitt, West Virginia and Wisconsin, among others. He recently attended Penn State's Lasch Bash before committing. "He's a game-changer," McKeesport High football coach Matt Miller told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Penn State recently has moved quickly with its long-term recruiting plans. The Nittany Lions have received three commitments in the past week to their 2026 recruiting class, includingin offensive lineman Kevin Brown. Penn State's 2026 recruiting class ranks second nationally and first in the Big Ten, according to theNittany Lions add 4-star defensive player to highly ranked 2026 recruiting classPenn State on SI is the place for Penn State news, opinion and perspective on the SI.com network.
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