Running back Nick Singleton bounced back with the kind of performance Penn State had been waiting for all season, vs. No. 2 Indiana (Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images)
Penn State Football is set to host a fast rising class of 2026 Running Back. Bishop Hartley’s Robert Lathon plans to make the trip out to Happy Valley on Saturday night.
Despite Penn State‘s recent struggles on the recruiting trail, the Nittany Lions are still chipping away.
The appeal of Penn State is still super strong despite not having a head coach. Penn State still has a lot of pull, and it shows having prospects like Lathon excited to visit.
Lathon “Can’t Wait” For Penn State Visit
Robert Lathon is excited for to get to Happy Valley.
“I can’t wait to get the chance to see what Penn State has to offer.” Lathon told NittanyCentral.
Lathon holds offers from Purdue, Ohio, Washington State, and several other schools. In total, Lathon holds 15 division one offers and that number should only continue to grow.
Additionally, the 5’11 3-star posted 1900 yards and 22 touchdowns in only 10 games. Lathon had a monster senior season.
Lathon’s recruitment will only pick up, and the Nittany Lions may have found themselves a late riser.
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Ian Purdy covers Penn State Football Recruiting for NittanyCentral.
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.
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