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Penn State Football Commits In Action: Midwest Prospect Calls Game

Do you miss Penn State football already?

The Nittany Lions will host Kent State this Saturday after a week away from action. If things go according to plan, plenty of young players will see the field for developmental reps. The future — exciting!

Penn State has plenty of stars-in-the-making stashed away on its roster, but even more might be coming down the pipeline. One guy James Franklin probably is tired of waiting to get on campus is Class of 2026 four-star running back Messiah Mickens, who is off to a fast start at Harrisburg High School.

Mickens, who is listed at 5’ 10” and 200 pounds, is playing on both sides of the ball in high school.