Penn State Recruiting Is Finally Moving! — But Here’s the Problem...

Penn State Nittany Lions spark recruiting hope as cornerbacks coach Terry Smith lands commitments from Semajay Robinson and Zachary Gleason, marking much-needed momentum for the 2027 class. With Smith’s recruiting acumen on display, fans wonder if this could jumpstart a bigger wave, especially as Matt Campbell’s new staff aims to establish relationships and make their mark in State College. Host Zach Seyko spotlights Robinson’s elite size and upside, alongside Gleason’s disciplined technique and Pittsburgh roots—both fitting the evolving physical blueprint Campbell envisions. The episode features insights from Terry Smith on the current cornerback room, Zion Tracy’s development, and schematic changes under new coordinators. With key names like Khalil Taylor and Matthew Gregory on the radar, all eyes are on whether Penn State can broaden its recruiting success beyond Smith’s touch. Is this just a spark—or the start of something bigger in Happy Valley football? Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1 Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Highlights make the reel. But the work behind them makes it count.The all-new Mazda CX-5. More to move every side of you. TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/tm to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S-H Five College for 5% off your first order at https://supplyhouse.com. SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. During the tournament FanDuel is offering $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 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=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach\_seyko #recruiting #footballrecruiting #pennstaterecruiting #collegerecruiting #collegefootballrecruiting #weare #highschoolfootball 0:00 Intro 1:10 Not a recruiting wave? 3:38 Why Semajay Robinson Fits Matt Campbell’s Penn State 5:39 Zachary Gleason and Penn State’s Pittsburgh Pipeline 8:03 Why Penn State Recruiting Still Feels Incomplete 11:00 Why Terry Smith Is Leading the Way 14:08 Khalil Taylor, Matthew Gregory, and What’s Next 15:50 Penn State Recruiting Targets to Watch 17:38 Terry Smith on Penn State’s Cornerback Room 19:47 Zion Tracy’s Ceiling in Penn State’s Secondary 20:19 Lynn’s Defense and Penn State Teaching Changes 21:16 Morning Practice and Penn State Culture Shift 23:08 How Penn State’s Defense Is Being Installed 23:53 Ibn McDaniels at Cornerback Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.