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WPIAL Recruiting Wraparound: Robinson Adds First ACC Offer
The WPIAL Recruiting Wraparound takes stock of the latest news in football recruiting within the WPIAL and City League.
The WPIAL Class of 2027 is brimming with Power Four talent as another prospect picked up an offer from an ACC school.
McKeesport wide receiver/defensive back Javien Robinson added an offer from the Syracuse Orange on Monday with quarterback coach Michael Gillespie leading the recruitment.
Robinson — a 6-foot-1, 175-pound prospect — also holds an offer from the Duquesne Dukes.
At receiver, Robinson racked up 13 receptions for 236 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, he recorded 12 tackles, seven pass breakups and an interception.
Unbelievable‼️
This catch Javien Robinson of McKeesport made just aired ESPN 🤯#YouGotMOSSED
S/O to our friends @22ThePoint for submitting it and capturing it!
— WPIAL Insider (@WPIAL_Insider) September 22, 2024
Robinson made a recent game day visit for Pitt-Syracuse and followed it up with a trip to Happy Valley for Penn State-Ohio State.
With Robinson landing a Power Four offer, there are 12 prospects in the 2027 cycle from the WPIAL with a power offer. Robinson’s teammate, four-star Penn State running back commit Kemon Spell, became the first player from the class to announce his commitment.
Gehm, Bonner, Cunningham Add Offers to Long List
Adam Gehm — a 6-foot-6, 230-pound tight end — added his first SEC offer from the Vanderbilt Commodores.
#AGTG After a great talk with @coachj_lepak and @Coach_Flaherty I'm blessed and fired up to have received a SEC offer from Vanderbilt University!!@SVRaiderFB @PghSportsNow @BrianDohn247 @EdOBrienCFB @wpialsportsnews @On3Recruits @Cover3_ATH @PRZPAvic @thelab_sp pic.twitter.com/8B8JB18iUo
— Adam Gehm (@adam_gehm) November 7, 2024
Gehm now has an offer sheet of Wisconsin, Maryland, Syracuse, Vanderbilt, East Carolina, Toledo and Miami (OH).
Penn Hills athlete Carter Bonner picked up a scholarship offer from the Temple Owls on Wednesday.
Bonner — a 6-foot-3, 190-pound prospect — owns 11 offers including Penn State, Michigan State, West Virginia, Pitt, Maryland, Temple, UConn, Troy, Akron, Miami (OH), UNLV.
South Park defensive lineman Troy Cunningham seemingly adds an offer every week with Harvard extending one this time around.
The 6-foot-3, 275-pound senior has a long list of offers that includes Bowling Green, Air Force, Navy, Dartmouth, Penn, Harvard, Cornell, Colgate, Monmouth, Stony Brook, Maine, Towson, Duquesne, New Hampshire, Bryant and Robert Morris.
Cunningham finished the regular season with 17 tackles for loss, three sacks and 10-plus quarterback hurries.
Two Prospects Land First Offer
Bonner’s teammate, Naytell Mitchell, earned his first Division I offer this week from former Woodland Hills star, now coach at Albany University.
Mitchell — a 5-foot-10, 190-pound senior — is a star running back for the Indians, recording 201 carries for 1,201 yards. He added 93 receiving yards and 18 total touchdowns through 11 games.
West Mifflin 2028 prospect Jarelle Mason landed his first offer from the Akron Zips with special teams coordinator Ryan Matviko extending the offer.
#AGTG After a great conversation with @RMatviko I am extremely blessed to receive my first offer from Akron university! #AGTG @RodSteele16 @210ths @WPIAL_Insider pic.twitter.com/zYMwwk5fC4
— Jarelle Mason (@jarellemason_) November 4, 2024
Mason — a 5-foot-10, 180-pound athlete — emerged as a versatile piece for the Titans this season, recording 450 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns on offense. Defensively, he recorded three interceptions and two pass breakups.
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Nelson Becomes Second Plum Product to Commit to SFU
Nelson — a 6-foot-1, 190-pound prospect — announced his commitment to St. Francis (PA) this week, joining teammate Darian Slaughter to join the Red Flash in the 2025 class.
“When deciding my commitment I considered the interest that every other coach gave me,” Nelson told Pittsburgh Sports Now. “Saint Francis not only gave me a full scholarship but they also would text me every other day about school, football, or even life. Overall the connection with the coaches played a big role in my commitment.”
Nelson was recruited as a safety, but shined on both sides of the ball for Plum this season. He hauled in 35 receptions for 422 yards and four touchdowns, along with 253 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He even added six passes for 152 yards.
On the defensive side of the ball, Nelson recorded 44 total tackles, five tackles for loss, two interceptions, a fumble recovery and a sack.
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