Four-star linebacker Brendan Ferns (Saint Clairsville, OH) told 247sports that he will announce his college decision within the next weeks. His two finalists are the Penn State Nittany Lions and West Virginia.
Ohio State was considered the early favorite for Ferns, but Penn State and West Virginia have overtaken the Buckeyes in recent months.
Ferns is ranked as the No. 2 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 71 overall prospect in the class of 2016.
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