Episode Details

Penn State hosted its first January junior day in two years this past weekend. The visit list was stacked with talent, with 10 four-star players making the trip and a little under 20 scholarship players total.

Although it didn't lead to any immediate commitments, James Franklin and his Penn State assistants hosted a handful of players who are clearly leaning in PSU's direction. That could prove to be fruitful once spring rolls around and players are able to see their other options.

On today's Blue White Illustrated recruiting podcast, Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel look back on Saturday's junior day, highlighting a handful of players that fans need to know moving forward. Offensive offensive tackle prospects Evan Link, from Washington, D.C., and Samson Okunlola, from Brockton, Mass., are among a few they discuss at length.

The transfer portal also remains a popular topic, and Penn State stopped in to see two of their top targets Monday. Vanderbilt tackle Tyler Steen and Cornell guard Hunter Nourzad both won't enroll at their next school until the summer, but Penn State put on a full-court press Monday. The guys get into the details on both players, as well the plan for the portal moving forward.

They wrap up today's podcast discussing the resumption of the contact period, which began this past Friday, Jan. 14. Franklin and his assistant will be out on the road these next two weeks to meet with players and coaches up and down the East Coast. Ryan gets into a few of the expected stops for Tuesday, which includes a handful of quarterback prospects that offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich has interest in.

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