There’s almost nobody I’m more excited about in Penn State’s recruiting pipeline than 2026 running back Messiah Mickens. Maybe it’s just because I’ve been watching his tape for two years at this point, but the four-star Pennsylvania prospect is special.
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— Messiah Mickens (@Messiah_1M) October 8, 2024
James Franklin took a helicopter ride to Altoona to watch Mickens’ Harrisburg Cougars annihilate Altoona 33-0 last Friday. The prospect scored three touchdowns, rushed for 130 yards on nine carries, and was named player of the game by the Altoona Mirror.