The Penn State offensive line got an extra boost on Monday, as Cornell transfer Hunter Nourzad chose the Nittany Lions over Illinois, Iowa, Auburn and Virginia Tech. Nourzad was a two time All Ivy League in his time at Cornell. Anytime you land an offensive lineman from the likes of Kirk Ferentz and Bret Bielema, you know that’s a promising prospect.
Nourzad hopes to earn a starting spot in a line that lost Rasheed Walker and Mike Miranda this offseason. And, for a line that struggled mightily all season long, any help it can get, especially from an FCS All-American, is quite welcome.