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Texas defensive back Trent Gordon joins Penn State’s 2018 recruiting class

James Franklin and his staff keep building on their stellar 2018 recruiting class.

Trent Gordon, a heralded defensive back out of Texas, verbally committed to Penn State early Wednesday morning, adding another member to the Nittany Lions’ No. 2-ranked 2018 class.

A four-star safety according to Rivals and a three-star cornerback per 247 Sports, Gordon is listed at 5-foot-11, 172 pounds. He’s the first player listed as a cornerback to be added this cycle by Penn State.

The Marvel High School product is one of two Texas natives in the Nittany Lions’ 12-member class, joining four-star safety Isaiah Humphries.