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Randy Adirika, a 3-star defensive lineman, is the third player from Miami to commit to Penn State’s 2025 recruiting class.
Mark Wogenrich | 11 Hours Ago
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Penn State's nationally ranked 2025 recruiting class added another player from the talent-rich Miami area Tuesday, as Florida defensive lineman Randy Adirika announced his commitment. The 3-star prospect from Miami Central High revealed his decision in a post on social media.
Adirika is 22nd player to commit to Penn State football's 2025 recruiting class and third from the Miami area. He joins Miami Central High teammate Bekkem Kritza and safety Antonio Branch Jr., who will play his senior season at Miami Northwestern for head coach Teddy Bridgewater.
Adirika, a 3-star prospect according to the 247Sports Composite, is ranked as a top-50 defensive lineman nationally. The 6-3, 275-pound tackle chose Penn State from an offer sheet that includes Miami, USC, Florida State and Louisville, among others.
Adirika made 16 tackles for loss and 11 sacks last season, demonstrating his ability to affect an offensive backfield. Penn State offered him earlier this year, and Adirika made two trips to State College, including one for an official visit in June.
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Penn State has recruited Florida aggressively recently, particularly under assistant coach Ja'Juan Seider, who covers the territory. “This thing is real,” Seider has said of Penn State’s regional recruiting strategy in Florida and the South. “Now that they have somebody that’s from down here on the staff, we can see Penn State being a real player down here.”
Penn State coach James Franklin's 2025 recruiting class is growing a national profile. The Nittany Lions have three players from Florida committed, three from California and further players from Texas, Kansas and Arkansas. The group includes LaVar Arrington II, son of Penn State's LBU legend.
Penn State's 2025 recruiting class, which ranks 10th nationally in the 247Sports Composite, could grow further this week, as Pennsylvania receiver Lex Cyrus and Texas receiver Taz Williams Jr. have scheduled their announcements. Both have listed Penn State among their top schools.
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