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“It was a real surreal feeling.” Newly Offered 2026 Defender Talks Penn State Football Offer

This Friday, Penn State Football sent out a new offer in the class of 2026. Delaware Defensive Lineman, Isaac Chukwurah picked up an offer from the Nittany Lions.

Chukwurah plays his prep ball at Caravel Academy in Delaware. The East Coast star checks in at 6-3, 255 pounds. In addition to his size, he tells me he can play anywhere along the Defensive Line.

“It was crazy” Chukwurah told NittanyCentral. “When Franklin said those words out [of] his mouth, it was a real surreal feeling.”

Being from the East Coast, Penn State was a big offer for Chukwurah.

“Penn State’s my dream school, ever since I started playing football… Penn State has been my dream school. I’ve always been a Penn State fan. It’s crazy that, you know, my dream school offered me.”


Virtual Combine Proves Fruitful for Chukwurah

(Photo courtesy of Isaac Chukwurah)

“When I went up the first time, they really liked my film. They expressed interest. [Coach Franklin] wanted me to do a combine for him because I didn’t attend any camps last summer… They used to do virtual combines during COVID, so he sent that to my trainer, like the instructions and I got that done as soon as possible.” Said Chukwurah.

Chukwurah’s speed, strength, and versatility stood out to the Nittany Lions.

Currently, Chukwurah’s other contenders are Virginia Tech and Boston College. Chukwurah’s recruitment could heat up after being offered by Penn State Football.

That will be interesting to watch. However, Penn State seems to be in a good spot with the Delaware native.



What Does the Future Hold For Chukwurah?

Chukwurah tells me he plans to take some time to contemplate things in his recruitment.

He also said “I feel like I’m at the point in my recruitment where like, I’m not trying to really rack up any offers or any of that. I’m just trying to find a spot that’s for me.”

After getting the offer from Penn State, the Nittany Lions could be that spot for Isaac Chukwurah.

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