Since the beginning of 2023, Mantrez Walker has been the top commit in Michigan's 2025 recruiting class. However, the Wolverines' postseason departure could work in Penn State football's favor.Former Michigan Wolverine Walker is back on the market with James Franklin nittany lions As one of the top teams remaining in his recruitment.
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Penn State football named former Michigan commit finalist for 2025 recruiting class
Over the weekend, 2025 four-star linebacker Mantrez Walker narrowed his list down to five finalists. James Franklin and Penn State football made the cut along with Colorado, LSU, Miami and Ole Miss. Of these teams, On3's recruiting prediction machine gives the Rebels and Nittany Lions the highest odds of landing his commitment among these five teams. If Franklin and staff can lock him down, it would be a huge development for Penn State.
God is great…
Final 5. 🫶🏾 #Blessed pic.twitter.com/FhjBCNDePZ
— Mantrez Walker (@MantrezWalker) February 11, 2024
Nittany Lions promote Mantrez Walker
Mantrez Walker spent nearly a year helping Michigan State football through the Wolverines' cheating scandal and winning a national title during the 2023 season. With Jim Harbaugh gone and a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Maize and Blue right now, Walker has decided to head elsewhere, perhaps even choosing Penn State as his next destination. right.
According to the report, Walker I'm thinking of going back He plans to travel to State College to visit the Nittany Lions in the coming months. Probably to attend Penn State's Blue-White Spring Game in mid-April.
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— Mantrez Walker (@MantrezWalker) February 14, 2024
Mantrez Walker is a four-star linebacker from Buford, Georgia, according to Rivals. He is currently ranked as the No. 34 player in the state of Georgia and the No. 13 linebacker in the 2025 recruiting class.
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