Number One Prospect Messiah Mickens the First PA Soph to Commit
Coach Seider does it again.
Coming as a surpise to us, as well as many well-informed media members, Trinity (Camp Hill)’s Messiah Mickens Messiah Mickens 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Harrisburg | 2026 State PA announced his commitment to Penn State Saturday Evening. 20+ offers to his name, a number that was likely to grow, a list filled with programs like Alabama and Ohio State, Mickens decides he wants to stay home. The first 2026 Pennsylvania commitment is in the books.
Not only is Mickens the first sophomore to commit in the State, he’s also the Nittany Lions’ first commit of the 2026 class. Penn State continues to leave an impression on the young talent developing through the Keystone State.