Recruiting Update 1/20

Friday was the official start of the recruiting season as coaches are now allowed to visit recruits' homes.  From here on out it's a race leading up to National Signing Day on February 5th.  So today's post is just a brief update of what new head coach, James Franklin, has been up to on the recruiting trail.

- First, Coach Franklin has now flipped 5 former Vanderbilt commits to the Nittany Lions.  Over the weekend he picked up commitments from 3-star QB Trace McSorely and 3-star CB Grant Haley.  However, he also appears to have lost the commitment of 3-star LB Donte Raymond, who will now play at Delaware.

- Out on the trail, Coach Franklin's first priority seems to be Pennsylvania as he made stops in both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh this weekend.  Our friends at OnwardState have the story.

- Finally, since the coaching staff plays a big part in recruiting, here is how the new staff is shaping up.