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Penn State Football Recruiting: Who will be the quarterback in the 2024 class?

By Alec Whitaker

Apr 23, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich talks with quarterback Sean Clifford (14) during the Blue White spring game at Beaver Stadium. The defense defeated the offense 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich talks with quarterback Sean Clifford (14) during the Blue White spring game at Beaver Stadium. The defense defeated the offense 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports /
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STATE COLLEGE, PA – OCTOBER 22: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates after a play against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at Beaver Stadium on October 22, 2022 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA – OCTOBER 22: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates after a play against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at Beaver Stadium on October 22, 2022 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

3. 4-star Jayden Bradford

Rated one spot above Van Buren in the rankings is 4-star Jayden Bradford.

Bradford, originally from South Carolina, is now the starting quarterback at IMG Academy in Florida.

Despite being the starting quarterback at IMG, Bradford’s recruitment has not really blown up yet. He has ten offers, which include Louisville, Missouri, NC State, South Carolina and Virginia Tech. In its current state, this is a recruitment Penn State can win.

Bradford has similar size to the other two quarterbacks discussed, coming in at 6-foot and 185 pounds. He is one of the better dual threat quarterbacks in the 2024 cycle as well.

He hasn’t had many opportunities to throw the ball at IMG so far this year. In seven games, Bradford has gone 53-67 for 820 yards and 14 touchdowns. He has added 70 yards and two touchdowns on the ground as well.

Bradford hasn’t really got out to see schools during the year, which is common with IMG players considering they play a national schedule and often play on Saturdays. Bradford was last at Penn State over the summer for a visit.

Eventually, more schools will come around to the IMG starter, especially if they miss out on one of the few remaining 5-stars out there. Right now, though, if Penn State football pushes, it could get the job done before other schools get involved.

Confidence level: 7/10

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