Rhoa Chooses Texas Over Penn State

Penn State’s big recruiting push for three-star interior lineman Lucas Rhoa fell short as he chose Texas over offers from UCLA, Oregon, and the Nittany Lions. The decision, finalized June 25, was sealed during Texas’s mid-June official visit, where offensive line coach Kyle Flood leveraged the influence of former standout Kelvin Banks Jr., a first-round NFL draft pick. Rhoa, ranked 600 nationally and 46 at his position, praised Flood’s track record and Banks Jr.’s development path as key factors. Standing at 6’5”, 305 lbs, Rhoa’s versatility as a guard or tackle makes his departure a major setback for Penn State’s 2027 offensive line class. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bef53d3efa82e90b