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The Nittany Lions secured their second verbal pledge in the class of 2020 on Wednesday when four-star linebacker Derek Wingo picked the Penn State over Ohio State, Oklahoma and Miami (Fla.), among others.

Porter’s father helped the Pittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl XL following the 2005 season. The elder Porter is in his fourth year as the franchise’s outside linebackers coach. His son starred down the road at North Allegheny High School, where he became one of Pennsylvania’s top 2019 recruits

Since James Franklin arrived at Penn State, he has placed a strong emphasis on encouraging competition at position groups. But for the first time since he took the job, there will not be someone named Christian Hackenberg or Trace McSorley in the quarterback room. And after next year, neither will t