Penn State Lands Elite Pass Rusher in Elijah Littlejohn! — What It Means for 2026 LB Class

Penn State has landed a high-upside 4-star linebacker in Elijah Littlejohn — but what kind of player are the Nittany Lions really getting? On today’s Locked On Nittany Lions, Zach Seyko breaks down Littlejohn’s pass-rushing prowess, where he fits in Jim Knowles’ system, and how he compares to other 2026 linebacker commits. Plus, is Penn State finished at linebacker? And what’s going wrong on the defensive line recruiting front? With just two DTs committed and no edge rushers, Deion Barnes has his work cut out for him. We cover it all — player evals, recruiting wins, and key targets still on the board.Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTubeLocked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollegeFollow the show on X!https://x.com/LockedOnNittanyhttps://x.com/zach\_seyko#lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #bigtenfootball #ncaafootball #lockedon #football#recruiting #footballrecruiting #pennstaterecruiting #collegerecruiting #collegefootballrecruiting #highschoolfootballKey words:penn statepenn state nittany lionspenn state footballpenn state schedulepenn state universitypenn state football schedulepenn state basketballpenn state gamepenn state ohio statepenn state michiganpenn state wrestlingpenn state scorepenn state newspenn state rosterpenn state football newspenn state football gamecollege footballpenn state recruitingpenn state football recruitingpenn state football todaypsu footballjames franklinandy kotelnickijim knowlesdrew allarmike rhoadescael sandersonjames franklin press conferencemike rhoades press conferencecael sanderson press conferenceRemember to subscribe... https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=100:00 – Intro01:16 – Elijah Littlejohn Film Review & Evaluation05:45 – How Littlejohn Fits in Jim Knowles’ Scheme10:10 – Dan Connor's First LB Class: Wiggins, Lamah, Littlejohn14:05 – Missing on Cincere Johnson, Rodney Colton, and What It Means16:40 – Why 3 LBs is Enough in 4–2–5 System18:02 – 2026 Defensive Line Concerns: No Edge, Only 2 DTs20:30 – Priority DL Targets: Meadows, Wafle, Ford22:35 – What Deion Barnes Must Do Next24:15 – Final Thoughts + How to Follow the Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.