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Penn State Fights Ohio State for Prized Offensive Lineman Recruit
7 Aug
Summary
- Penn State and Ohio State competing for 3-star OL prospect Lual Aleu
- Aleu has visited both schools, with Georgia and Missouri also interested
- Aleu plans to attend Penn State's whiteout game on September 27
As of August 7th, 2025, Penn State and Ohio State are engaged in a fierce recruiting battle for top interior lineman prospect Lual Aleu. The 290-pound Aleu, a rising three-star recruit from Cincinnati, Ohio, has already visited both Big 10 programs, with SEC contenders Georgia and Missouri also vying for his services.
Aleu, who is on track to potentially earn a four-star rating by 2027, has pitted the two conference rivals against each other in his recruitment. While Georgia has been able to secure visits from Aleu in the past, Penn State head coach James Franklin will have a crucial opportunity to make a strong impression on the prospect during the Nittany Lions' highly anticipated whiteout game on September 27th.
At the top of Franklin's pitch to Aleu will be Penn State's ability to develop offensive linemen and send them to the NFL. The Nittany Lions have a strong track record in this area, and Aleu has made it clear that the NFL is his ultimate goal. Alongside the program's NFL pipeline, Aleu is also prioritizing building strong relationships with the coaching staff.
