Penn State football coach Matt Campbell picked up his highest-ranked commit for the 2027 recruiting class Thursday, as 4-star defensive lineman Stanley Montgomery announced his decision. Montgomery, who initially committed to Syracuse, is a top-100 player nationally and a major addition to Penn State's 2027 class.

Montgomery is the 13th player in Penn State's 2027 class, which now ranks fifth nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite . The ranking is Penn State's highest since Campbell became head coach.

Montgomery (6-3, 290 pounds) plays at Archbishop Ryan High in Philadelphia, where he is an All-Catholic offensive and defensive lineman. Montgomery committed to Penn State as a defensive lineman, a position of need in the recruiting class.

A 4-star prospect according to the 247Sports Composite, Montgomery also represents a major flip for Campbell and his 2027 class. Montgomery committed to Syracuse in June 2025 and then decommitted in February.

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