Daequan Hardy, a three-star cornerback from Penn Hills, announced that he received a scholarship offer from Penn State at noon Tuesday. Nine hours later, he became a Nittany Lion.
Talk about a quick turnaround.
Hardy joined Penn State’s top-tier 2019 recruiting class a day before Wednesday’s National Signing Day, becoming the Nittany Lions’ sixth defensive back this cycle. But it’s not as if Franklin, Terry Smith and company just started recruiting the 5-foot-10 playmaker this week. Hardy unofficially visited Penn State on April 14 and came back on an official visit on Jan. 25.
Hardy, the No.