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Penn State Football: 3 takeaways from Elliot Washington’s commitment

By Alec Whitaker

Venice defensive back Elliot Washington (21) reaches for the ball ahead of West Orange receiver Jayden Gibson (1) on a mid-air interception in the end zone during Class 8A-Region 3 playoff football action in Venice. MATT HOUSTON/HERALD-TRIBUNEFbh Venwo 112821 04
Venice defensive back Elliot Washington (21) reaches for the ball ahead of West Orange receiver Jayden Gibson (1) on a mid-air interception in the end zone during Class 8A-Region 3 playoff football action in Venice. MATT HOUSTON/HERALD-TRIBUNEFbh Venwo 112821 04 /
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MADISON, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 04: Kalen King #4 of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts to a defensive stop during a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on September 04, 2021 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MADISON, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 04: Kalen King #4 of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts to a defensive stop during a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on September 04, 2021 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

1. Filling a need

Penn State football needed to become more consistent at recruiting high-level cornerbacks and Elliot Washington certainly fits the bill.

As mentioned before, if Penn State wants to keep up with the high-flying offenses of Ohio State and eventually USC in the Big Ten, the need to have good corner play.

The Nittany Lions now got one of the best in the nation in Washington.

Penn State now has five defensive backs committed in its 2023 class, and all five bring something different to the table. This group has a great combination of speed, physicality, athleticism and length.

That combination is important to have in the Big Ten, as one week you face Ohio State’s air raid attack and the next it’s Wisconsin’s ground and pound approach. Having versatility in the secondary is so important.

With Joey Porter Jr. likely gone after this season and Kalen King possibly gone after the 2023 one, grabbing a couple cornerbacks was a necessity in this cycle. Mission accomplished.

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