Penn State Lands a Much Needed Commitment! — Elite Pass Rusher Joins 2026 Class

Penn State landed a much-needed recruiting win with 4⭐️ edge rusher Jackson Ford, fending off Ohio State, Michigan, and Wisconsin to get him.

In this episode, Zach Seyko breaks down:

- What Jackson Ford brings to Penn State’s 2026 defensive front

- How he fills a massive void after Daniel Jennings reclassified

- The full DE/DT outlook including Isaac Chukwurah, Alex Haskell, and Tyson Harley

- How Ford’s commitment resets momentum after major losses to Notre Dame and Michigan

- Why the 2026 class can still finish in the top 15 — or better

Despite the gut punches, this episode proves Penn State’s recruiting staff isn’t backing down.

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00:00 – Jackson Ford Commits to Penn State

01:30 – Why Ford’s Commitment Matters

03:10 – Scouting Ford: Length, Motor, Frame

05:30 – Ford’s Fit on the D-Line: Short- and Long-Term Impact

08:25 – Sponsor Read

09:50 – This Wasn’t Just “In-State = Easy”

11:00 – Depth Outlook: Ford, Chukwurah, Haskell, Harley?

13:15 – What’s Still Missing from the D-Line Class?

15:00 – Can This Class Finish Top 15?

17:00 – Names to Watch: Harley, Bright, Iheanacho

19:00 – Final Thoughts: Ford Is a Momentum Shifter