'09 PA OL Eric Shrive (Penn State Verbal)

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Eric Shrive's is a four-star recruit,
according to College Sports: Rivals.com.
(Photo courtesy of Blue White Illustrated).

Class of 2009: Eric Shrive
West Scranton offensive tackle Eric Shrive shocked the recruiting world in May 2008 when he abruptly ended his recruitment and committed to the Nittany Lions. Before announcing his decision, most who were following along had considered the Nittany Lions an afterthought.

But the four-star prospect instead quickly became the Keystone of the Nittany Lions’ Class of 2009. Several prospects followed in his footsteps, as Shrive became one of the best recruiters in the class.

The 6-foot-6, 302-pound prospect had offers to nearly every top Division I program, including ones from Ohio State, Notre Dame, Illinois, Michigan and Florida State. But he spurned the offers in order to stay in state. Since then, he has been a regular visitor on campus for games and other team events.

West Scranton had a down year in 2008, as the Invaders finished the season 3-7. Shrive played both ways for West Scranton and was also the team’s kicker.

Shrive was a repeat first team all-state selection, and was also named first team all-region and all-conference. He was also a part of the WNEP Super 16 Dream Team and was selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

He was also selected to participate in the annual Big 33 Classic, but declined the invitation.

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