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Pittsburgh native Daequan Hardy joins Penn State’s 2019 class prior to National Signing Day

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.

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