4-star DL Stanley Montgomery commits to Penn State
Four-star defensive lineman Stanley Montgomery from Archbishop Ryan in Philadelphia has committed to Penn State, choosing the Nittany Lions over offers from Kentucky, Virginia, and others. Montgomery, ranked as the No. 100 overall prospect in the 2027 recruiting class, previously decommitted from Syracuse in February. His commitment marks Penn State's 11th pledge of April, bolstering a recruiting class that ranks in the top 20 nationally.
- ▪Stanley Montgomery is a 6-foot-3, 300-pound defensive lineman from Archbishop Ryan High School in Philadelphia.
- ▪He is ranked as the No. 100 overall prospect and No. 9 defensive lineman in the 2027 recruiting cycle by the Rivals Industry Ranking.
- ▪Montgomery decommitted from Syracuse in February before ultimately choosing Penn State.
- ▪He cited new Penn State coach Matt Campbell's vision for transforming the program's interior defensive line as a key factor in his decision.
- ▪Montgomery recorded 45 tackles, 19 for loss, and eight sacks during his junior season at Archbishop Ryan.
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