Recapping Penn State's Return to In-Person Recruiting

Camp workouts and recruiting photoshoots returned to Penn State last weekend. Here's how the players reacted to their visits.

Penn State's first in-person recruiting weekend in more than a year evidently went quite well. Players reported "great" visits and spent a good deal of time conducting photoshoots.

But that's the foundation of a successful recruiting visit, and few coaches play the role of host better than James Franklin. While no one announced a new commitment, Franklin and his staff certainly turned some heads as they met with players on official and unofficial visits while also overseeing three camps.

What were some of the reactions? Here's a look. First, five-star safety Keon Sabb, who attends IMG Academy by way of New Jersey, dropped this set of photos from Penn State's Lasch Building. The photo on the left was taken next to the lobby wall that honors Penn State's All-Americans.

Had a awesome visit at Penn State thanks coach Franklin and staff @PennStateFball pic.twitter.com/MO6cNRRj7I

— Keon Sabb (@keon_sabb) June 7, 2021

Sabb was one of three players who made official visits to Penn State last weekend. Pennsylvania lineman Ryan Brubaker and Virginia running back Kaytron Allen also made the most of their visits.

Me and my family had a great time at penn state dis pass weekend thanks too. @coachjfranklin @coachseider and the staff. most definitely will be back #weare 💙 pic.twitter.com/RWVTw0A8Wy

— “Fatman”⚡️ (@kaytron_allen) June 7, 2021

Incredibly grateful for the OV with @PennStateFball this past weekend, thank you to all the amazing coaches and staff members who made it happen! There aren’t enough characters to name you all! @coachjfranklin @CoachTrautFB @Coach_Yurcich @CoachTHowle @WendyLaurent55 @Destiny_Rod pic.twitter.com/A6LVocmXIf

— Ryan Brubaker (@RyanBrubaker73) June 7, 2021

Former Penn State receiver Freddie Scott, who played on the undefeated 1994 team, returned with his son Ian for a camp.

@ian_scott28 getting the feel of playing at Beaver Stadium during @PennStateFball #WhiteOut Camp. Made the most out of his first trip to #HappyValley Thanks @CoachTerryPSU for the invitation. #WeAre pic.twitter.com/38pvRnTeMS

— Freddie Scott II (@FreddieScott) June 7, 2021

J.B. Nelson, an offensive lineman at Lackawanna College, received an offer following his weekend trip. Nelson (6-6, 310) played at Mt. Lebanon High near Pittsburgh.

Mekhi Flowers was among the players already committed to the 2022 class who visited. Flowers is a four-star receiver from Central Dauphin.

Top hitter, Yk who they gon call on 🦁 #Uno pic.twitter.com/8wlPBAFX6N

— HIM (@MehkiFlowers) June 7, 2021

Here are some more sights from the weekend in State College.

Had a great time at Penn state! I would like to thank the coaching staff for having me!! @coachjfranklin @Coachpoindexter @CoachTerryPSU @CoachTrautFB and many more. #irvingtontuff #WEARE #4nae pic.twitter.com/oFKeeKD1O0

— Adon Shuler ✞ (@adon_shuler) June 7, 2021

How do I look in that Blue&White?👀 pic.twitter.com/0Pq7UIwOIU

— shawn battle (@shawnbattle5_) June 7, 2021

Had an amazing visit to @PennStateFball for the whiteout camp today! Thank you @CoachPry_LBU @coachjfranklin @DannKabalaPSU For the opportunity.#WeAre pic.twitter.com/qkOBuIYhXZ

— Bobby Walchak (@bobby_walchak) June 7, 2021

Had a good day at the penn state camp today 🦁 #WEARE @CoachTerryPSU @Coachpoindexter pic.twitter.com/1hy7SqqrxI

— Aakeem snell (@8_bigslime) June 6, 2021

Had a great time in Happy Valley today #WeAre (@WilsonBulldogs you might like the 2nd picture) pic.twitter.com/LIZPxbYTmG

— KB (@Kaleb_brown08) June 6, 2021

Had a great time at Penn State camp today! Thank you for the great hospitality from the Coaches, Staff and Students.🦁🔵⚪️ @coachjfranklin @CoachTrautFB @CoachPry_LBU #WeAre pic.twitter.com/PfYW8OgPvX

— Gabriel Arena (@_GabrielArena_) June 6, 2021

Loved it up here, I’ll be back🔵⚪️!!! #weare pic.twitter.com/P8LbYrKpxf

— Richard (Wink) James (@winkjamesjr) June 6, 2021

And though he wasn't at Penn State, running back Trevor Etienne listed the Lions among his top 10 schools. Etienne's brother Travis played at Clemson and was a first-round draft pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars.