Penn State Wrestling has secured commitments from two top recruits for the Class of 2025: Marcus Blaze and PJ Duke. Blaze, ranked as the No. 1 overall recruit, announced his commitment on November 13, 2024, during Perrysburg High School’s NCAA Signing Day Ceremony. Duke, also a highly sought-after prospect, signed with Penn State on the same day. citeturn0search3turn0search6
Blaze, a standout from Perrysburg, Ohio, is expected to compete at 133 pounds. His commitment adds to Penn State’s impressive recruiting class, which also includes:
– **PJ Duke**: A three-time New York state champion and two-time U.S. World team member from Minisink Valley, New York, projected to wrestle at 165 pounds.
– **William Henckel**: Ranked No. 15 by MatScouts, Henckel is a versatile wrestler from Blair Academy in New Jersey, capable of competing at 174 or 184 pounds.
– **Asher Cunningham**: Ranked No. 18, Cunningham is a local talent from State College Area High School, also projected at 174 or 184 pounds.
– **Nate Desmond**: Ranked No. 32, Desmond hails from Wyoming Seminary in Pennsylvania and is expected to compete at 125 or 133 pounds.
– **Dalton Perry**: Ranked No. 47, Perry is from Central Mountain High School in Pennsylvania and is projected at 141 pounds. citeturn0search5
These commitments bolster Penn State Wrestling’s roster, reinforcing its reputation for attracting elite talent. The addition of Blaze and Duke, in particular, is expected to have a significant impact on the team’s performance in the upcoming seasons.
For more insights into Penn State Wrestling’s recent developments, you can watch the following video:
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