There is a reason Scout.com and Rivals.com have become larger than life. Each site provides accurate descriptive information, factual statistical basis and even video highlights about the nation's best high school players.
With the help of Scout.com, in conjunction with information gathered through online outlets and several conversations with observers near and far of the football program, The Phanatic Magazine continues its Signing Day coverage with a three-part article, "Meet the New Nits."
Each part of the article is filled with pictures, height/weight/40-time/national rank if applicable and insight so YOU the fan can check out your newest Nittany Lions.
Chimaeze Okoli, DT (Salem High School, Virginia Beach, VA): Agile for a big man, and moves well off blocks. Intelligent – understands schemes and has a natural feel for the game. Received offers from Michigan State and Virginia Tech. Picked Penn State over the Hokies before heading on an official visit to Clemson.
Bare essentials: 6-5, 270-lb, 5.00 40-time, #58 DT Scout.com
Drew Astorino, CB (General McLane High School, Edinboro, PA): As a senior, he rushed for 850 yards, 19 touchdowns and registered 50 tackles and six interceptions on the defensive side of the ball. Astorino was named first team Class AAA All-State by the Associated-Press and was named Player of the Year. He was named to the Harrisburg Patriot-News "Platinum 33" team. As a junior, Astorino rushed for over 1100 yards, scoring 29 touchdowns and had seven interceptions on the way to being named District Player of the Year and 1st Team All-State as an all-purpose back. (Scout.com) Picked Penn State after also receiving offers from Big Ten rival Iowa and Kent State, which he initially verballed to before the Nittany Lions came up with a scholarship.
Bare essentials: 5-11, 175-lb, 4.44 40-time, #91 CB Scout.com
Derek Moye, WR (Rochester Area High School, Rochester, PA): Moye has outstanding size
(6-5), but he needs to thicken up. He is a great red zone weapon and is very explosive. He is deceptively fast for his size and will get yards after the catch. As a senior, Moye was named first-team All-State by the Associated Press. Moye was named first team All-Conference by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Moye was named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Fabulous 22" team. He ran for 1,019 yards and had 430 yards receiving. Moye scored 77 touchdowns during his high school career. He was named the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Class A Player of the Year. He was named to the Harrisburg Patriot-News "Platinum 33" team. He was also named to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review "Terrific 25" team. As a junior (12-1,WPIAL champions) earned Big 7 MVP honor, All-Conference and All-League, he rushed for 1,131 yards and 17 touchdowns on 138 carries and caught 22 passes for approx 600 yards and nine touchdowns. (Scout.com) Moye chose Penn State over Pittsburgh.
Bare essentials: 6-5, 270-lb, 5.00 40-time, #58 DT Scout.com
Drew Astorino, CB (General McLane High School, Edinboro, PA): As a senior, he rushed for 850 yards, 19 touchdowns and registered 50 tackles and six interceptions on the defensive side of the ball. Astorino was named first team Class AAA All-State by the Associated-Press and was named Player of the Year. He was named to the Harrisburg Patriot-News "Platinum 33" team. As a junior, Astorino rushed for over 1100 yards, scoring 29 touchdowns and had seven interceptions on the way to being named District Player of the Year and 1st Team All-State as an all-purpose back. (Scout.com) Picked Penn State after also receiving offers from Big Ten rival Iowa and Kent State, which he initially verballed to before the Nittany Lions came up with a scholarship.
Bare essentials: 5-11, 175-lb, 4.44 40-time, #91 CB Scout.com
Derek Moye, WR (Rochester Area High School, Rochester, PA): Moye has outstanding size
(6-5), but he needs to thicken up. He is a great red zone weapon and is very explosive. He is deceptively fast for his size and will get yards after the catch. As a senior, Moye was named first-team All-State by the Associated Press. Moye was named first team All-Conference by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Moye was named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Fabulous 22" team. He ran for 1,019 yards and had 430 yards receiving. Moye scored 77 touchdowns during his high school career. He was named the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Class A Player of the Year. He was named to the Harrisburg Patriot-News "Platinum 33" team. He was also named to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review "Terrific 25" team. As a junior (12-1,WPIAL champions) earned Big 7 MVP honor, All-Conference and All-League, he rushed for 1,131 yards and 17 touchdowns on 138 carries and caught 22 passes for approx 600 yards and nine touchdowns. (Scout.com) Moye chose Penn State over Pittsburgh. Bare essentials: 6-5, 178-lb, 4.65 40-time, #57 WR Scout.com
Devon Still, DT/DE (Howard High School of Technology, Wilmington, DE): College coaches just wa
nt him on the field and they'll decide where to put him later. Still has great balance and awareness at all times, knowing when to go for a knockout block on a trap or simply maintain his block when the back is going to sweep around his end. He is very aggressive of the edge on defense and could play on either side of the ball. Earned second team All-State as a defensive lineman and third team All-State as an offensive lineman. He recorded 55 tackles, 21 for loss, five sacks and two fumble recoveries as a junior. Still benches 320, has a dead lift of 425 and a 28" vertical jump. (Scout.com) Picked Penn State over rival Ohio State. Bare essentials: 6-5, 250-lb, 4.9 40-time, #12 DT Scout.com
Nerraw McCormack, OL (Nassau Junior College): Joe Paterno rarely dips into the JUCO ranks, but this technically-sound, skilled lineman will be a solid stop-gap on an offensive line that was hit or miss in 2006. McCormack also received offers from Kansas and Temple.
Bare essentials: 6-5, 290-lb
Ako Poti, OL (Community College of San Francisco): The JUCO lineman behind door number two, Poti is the son of former University of Utah All-American offensive lineman Ako Poti, Sr. Poti’s size and athleticism make him a prime target to make an immediate impact in Happy Valley. Poti was also hotly pursued by BYU, Kentucky, Texas Tech, Texas A&M and Utah before choosing Penn State.
Bare essentials: 6-5, 300-lb
Joe Suhey, WR/CB (Loyola Academy, Wilmette, IL): Joe Suhey was a three-year varsity starter for the Ramblers. He's the son of former Penn State and Chicago Bears star Matt Suhey. Very good athlete that could play on either side of the ball at the next level. (Scout.com) Suhey also attracted interest from Illinois, Iowa, Notre Dame, Florida and North Carolina.
Devon Still, DT/DE (Howard High School of Technology, Wilmington, DE): College coaches just wa
nt him on the field and they'll decide where to put him later. Still has great balance and awareness at all times, knowing when to go for a knockout block on a trap or simply maintain his block when the back is going to sweep around his end. He is very aggressive of the edge on defense and could play on either side of the ball. Earned second team All-State as a defensive lineman and third team All-State as an offensive lineman. He recorded 55 tackles, 21 for loss, five sacks and two fumble recoveries as a junior. Still benches 320, has a dead lift of 425 and a 28" vertical jump. (Scout.com) Picked Penn State over rival Ohio State. Bare essentials: 6-5, 250-lb, 4.9 40-time, #12 DT Scout.comNerraw McCormack, OL (Nassau Junior College): Joe Paterno rarely dips into the JUCO ranks, but this technically-sound, skilled lineman will be a solid stop-gap on an offensive line that was hit or miss in 2006. McCormack also received offers from Kansas and Temple.
Bare essentials: 6-5, 290-lb
Ako Poti, OL (Community College of San Francisco): The JUCO lineman behind door number two, Poti is the son of former University of Utah All-American offensive lineman Ako Poti, Sr. Poti’s size and athleticism make him a prime target to make an immediate impact in Happy Valley. Poti was also hotly pursued by BYU, Kentucky, Texas Tech, Texas A&M and Utah before choosing Penn State.
Bare essentials: 6-5, 300-lb
Joe Suhey, WR/CB (Loyola Academy, Wilmette, IL): Joe Suhey was a three-year varsity starter for the Ramblers. He's the son of former Penn State and Chicago Bears star Matt Suhey. Very good athlete that could play on either side of the ball at the next level. (Scout.com) Suhey also attracted interest from Illinois, Iowa, Notre Dame, Florida and North Carolina.
Bare essentials: 6-2, 190-lb, 4.6 40-time
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