Penn State still looking at Pennsylvania four star WR recruit

While the season is officially over, the work is not done on the recruiting trail for the Nittany Lions. Matt Campbell and Co. are still looking to land several key recruits to add to their already overhauled roster, and one could be yet another in-state addition.

Penn State have recently emerged as the favorites to land the signature of five star running back Kemon Spell, but they also are back in the hunt for an in-state wide receiver with elite talent as well.

Khalil Taylor is the No. 65 overall recruit in the class of 2026 and the No. 14 ranked wide receiver. By looking at in-state players, Penn States wishes to ensure that they remain in state with the program. Taylor is the fourth ranked studnet athlete in the state, and could be yet another prized addition for the Nittany Lions.

In 2024,Taylor was able to record 932 yards on 51 receptions and added 22 touchdowns. He also returned two kicks for touchdowns. As an all around player, he also had a pick six to boot on the defensive side of the ball. In his junior year, Taylor had 24 touchdowns, a pick six and three interceptions total.

Like his fellow in-state player in Spell, Taylor had a commitment with the Nittany Lions. He took four visits, and even attended Junior Day. He committed to the program in late June. In fact, Penn State was the only schools he visited throughout his entire recruitment process despite interest from several schools.

Taylor however, was different in his de-commitment process. He actually de-committed from the program before James Franklin was even fired. After consecutive losses to Oregon and UCLA, Taylor de-committed from the program on October 10th, moments after James Franklin actually flew into Pittsburgh to pay him a personal visit.

Now after almost two months, the Nittany Lions are looking to secure his services yet again.