06-30-2009, 12:11 PM
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Royer: Decision coming soon -
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By Bill Kurelic, NN Recruiting Analyst
bkurelic@nittanynetwork.com
June 30, 2009
One of the top targets on the Nittany Lions recruiting board is linebacker/defensive end Dakota Royer from Manheim (Pa.) Central. Landing the Under Armour All-American is a huge priority for Joe Paterno and staff.
The 6-foot-3 and 220-pound Royer has linebacker size right now and could play that position at the next level. However, he has plenty of room to gain weight and could go in the 250-pound range in a couple years and put his hand down as a pass-rushing terror.
Either way, Royer has impact player potential.
Royer has been a starter since the beginning of his sophomore season, when he had 11 sacks. Royer made 86 tackles, including 11 sacks, during his junior season and also caught 56 passes for over 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns.
Royer has narrowed his list of over two dozen scholarship offers down to five: Penn State, Pitt, Michigan State, Notre Dame and Oregon. He has visited all of those schools - except Oregon.
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Kurelic’s Comment: I continue to like the Nittany Lions chances. I see Royer eventually selecting Penn State, then working to help Joe Pa finish off a great recruiting class.
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