Penn State football is done with spring practice — and the 2027 recruiting class isn't slowing down. Four-star defensive tackle Stanley Montgomery of Archbishop Ryan High School in Philadelphia has committed to the Nittany Lions, becoming the first true defensive tackle in Penn State's 2027 class and its highest-rated prospect.

Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting reporter Ryan Snyder break down the full recruitment — from Montgomery's two summer camp visits under the previous staff, to his Syracuse commitment and decommitment, to Matt Campbell's January offer and the April 18th visit that put everything in motion. Plus a full film breakdown of what Montgomery actually brings to Penn State's defense under D'Anton Lynn.

0:00 Intro: Stanely Montgomery commits

1:05 How the recruitment unfolded — Syracuse decommit, Penn State's January offer

2:51 The April 18th visit that put it in motion — Coach Malloy's role

5:13 Ad — AJ Freedom Financial

6:19 Film breakdown begins — rankings, size, and what makes him different

7:44 Why the previous staff didn't offer — scheme fit explained

8:01 The Armstrong Nadeem comparison — what kind of DT is he?

12:15 Why there aren't many comps — PJ Mustapha and the rare body type

12:49 The wrestler angle — dropped from 320 to 280 as a freshman, captain at Archbishop Ryan

13:57 Leadership profile — three-year captain, what it says about his character

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