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Top Cornerback Recruit Alston Impressed by Penn State's Playoff Pitch
6 Aug
Summary
- 4-star cornerback Ashton Alston visited Penn State in July 2025
- Alston is a top-15 recruit in the 2027 class, with offers from top programs
- Penn State is actively recruiting Alston, who wants a school that can develop him for the NFL
As of August 6th, 2025, top 2027 cornerback recruit Ashton Alston has emerged as a prime target for the Penn State Nittany Lions. The 4-star prospect from Ohio recently took an unofficial visit to Penn State's campus, and the program's pitch has left a lasting impression.
Ranked among the top-15 cornerbacks in his class, the 5-foot-11, 175-pound Alston has drawn interest from numerous elite programs, securing offers from the likes of Ohio State, LSU, Notre Dame, Alabama, and Oregon. However, Penn State has been one of the most active teams in his recruitment, with Alston stating that "My phone is hit daily" by the Nittany Lions' coaching staff.
Alston's visit to Penn State in July 2025 appears to have been a success, as he is now planning to return to Happy Valley in late September for the team's highly anticipated "White Out" game against Oregon. If Penn State can secure Alston's commitment, it could give head coach James Franklin a significant boost in his efforts to lead the Nittany Lions to a playoff berth in the coming years.
According to Alston, the key factors he is looking for in a college program include "a coach that can help develop me for the next level, a brotherhood culture, a team that can be a competitor for the playoffs, and a school that can prepare me for life after football." Penn State seems to check all of those boxes, and the program will be eager to capitalize on Alston's upcoming return visit.
