Class of 2026 three-star athlete/defensive back Jaziel Hart announced his commitment to Penn State on Thursday.
He pledged to the Nittany Lions over fellow finalists Michigan, Notre Dame, Tennessee and Virginia Tech.
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Hart, who currently attends North Cross High School in Roanoke, Virginia, ranks as the No. 15 prospect in the state of Virginia and the No. 36 athlete in the 2026 cycle.
At the college level, Hart will play under under head coach James Franklin, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, associate head coach/defensive recruiting coordinator/cornerbacks coach Terry M. Smith, co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach Anthony Poindexter and the rest of the Penn State staff.
The PSU staff has made Hart feel like a priority throughout the duration of his recruitment, and he believes Happy Valley is the right place for him.
“I chose to commit to Penn State because of the loyalty of the coaches and how they show hospitality to me every single time I’m there and keep me as a priority,” Hart told Rivals.com. “They also take me as a person before a player, which I respect that very much, and the craziness that coach Franklin has and that I can also compete for national championships as a Nittany Lion (are all reasons why I committed).”
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Hart has grown close with Franklin, Smith, Poindexter graduate assistant Jordan ‘Dropp’ Lucas and others on the staff. Penn State hired Knowles in late January, and Hart’s relationship with the defensive coordinator is still building, but Hart sees himself as an excellent fit in Knowles’ system.
“My relationship with those coaches are great,” Hart noted. “I’m very close with Coach Smith, but also ‘Dropp’ Lucas. They have built a relationship with me through all the visits and have stayed close with me on and off the field, which I have taken in to mind. My…
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