Penn State’s Friday Night Shock: 3-Star Cornerback’s Commitment Sparks Insider Buzz

Just when you thought Penn State’s 2026 recruiting efforts couldn’t get any more intriguing, they snatch up another promising talent to bolster their roster. Friday night saw the Nittany Lions secure a commitment from Amauri Polydor, a 3-star cornerback who’s now the 19th addition to this eagerly watched class. Standing at a solid 6-foot-1 and weighing 170 pounds, Polydor made quite the splash last season with an impressive 40 tackles and seven pass breakups during his junior year. Hailing from the renowned Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore, this Maryland standout doesn’t just shine locally—he’s ranked No. 22 in the state and cracks the top 100 at his position nationally according to the 247Sports composite. With several power conference programs vying for his attention, and visits planned including one to Penn State’s own turf, the anticipation around his decision has been mounting. Despite the uncertainty about his planned trip to Maryland, one thing’s crystal clear: Penn State’s class remains a force to be reckoned with, holding steady as one of the nation’s elite. It’s a big weekend in Happy Valley, indeed. LEARN MORE

Penn State kicked off the weekend with another class of 2026 commitment.Polydor attends Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore, where he ranks as the No. 22 recruit in the state of Maryland per the 247Sports composite. He’s also listed as the No. 88 cornerback and No. 1,049 overall recruit in the cycle.He received interest from several power conference programs, scheduling visits to Penn State and Maryland. Polydor is in Happy Valley this weekend, and it’s unclear whether he still intends to visit the Terrapins next weekend.On Friday evening, the Nittany Lions landed a pledge from 3-star cornerback Amauri Polydor, who becomes the 19th member of the class. Polydor is listed at 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds and recorded 40 tackles and seven pass breakups last season as a junior.With his commitment, Penn State’s 2026 class remained at the No. 5 spot nationally and No. 3 in the Big Ten behind No. 1 USC and No. 4 Ohio State.