BREAKING: Penn State Football Lands 2026 CB Jaziel Hart
Penn State Football has landed a brand new commitment. This one comes on the defensive side of the football. Cornerback Jaziel Hart announced his commitment to the Nittany Lions on Thursday.
Hart is a native of Roanoke, Virginia. The 6-0, 170-pounder plays his high school football at North Cross School in Virginia.
According to ON3 Industry Rankings, Hart is a three-star. That is good for the 12th-best player in Virginia. Jaziel Hart holds offers from schools like Michigan, Tennessee, West Virginia, Notre Dame, and more.
Who were Penn State’s Main Competitors for Hart?
The Virginia standout chose Penn State over a large number of schools.
The three main teams in play throughout Hart’s recruitment were Penn State, Virginia Tech, and Michigan. Michigan was always in play, and hometown team, Virginia Tech, was also involved.
At one point, it looked like Hart was bound to be a Wolverine. However, Penn State was able to hold off Michigan and get Hart on campus for a spring practice. This proved good for Penn State. Additionally, Coach Anthony Poindexter made an in-home visit to Hart on May 7th and evidently left a big impression on Hart.
In the end, the Nittany Lions were able to seal the deal on Jaziel Hart over Michigan and Virginia.
3 Things About Penn State Football’s Newest Commit, Jaziel Hart
Impact on Other 2026 Cornerbacks
Right now, Penn State has a massive Cornerback board. Both Julian Peterson and Jaziel Hart are the two for sure Cornerbacks on board right now. This leaves a lot of remaining names on the board.
There is a strong talent pool at Cornerback on Penn State’s board right now.
Brandon Arrington, C.J. Bronaugh, and Khary Adams are all “plus ones,” meaning Penn State will take them no matter what. Currently, the Nittany Lions look to be in a good spot for Adams, a long shot for Arrington, and very involved for Bronaugh.
For others, Hart’s commitment could make it tougher to join the class. Dorian Barney is another name to watch for, coming off of his official visit. But, for players like Amauri Polydor, Camren Hamiel, Peyton Dyer, and others Hart’s pledge may complicate things for them. It is a balancing game for Penn State to keep them warm, but also not end up with 6 Cornerbacks.
Time will tell what all Hart’s commitment impacts.
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Purdy was born and raised in central Ohio and served for four years writing for his high school's newsletter. Currently studying Biblical Studies at Lancaster Bible College in Pennsylvania, Ian has been a lifelong Nittany Lion fan.