Penn State Sports Magazine
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N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 6 5 5 W W W . B L U E W H I T E O N L I N E . C O M P enn State's play on the field has been shaky through the first half of the season, but its future play- ers in the 2027 recruiting class have put up some big numbers so far this season. From quarterback Will Wood to safety Caleb Cooper, here's how Penn State's incoming recruits have performed half- way through their senior seasons. Case Alexander LB | Washington Washington, Okla. Through his first five games, Alex- ander had totaled 52 tackles, including 5 for loss and 2 sacks. He also had 17 receptions for 314 yards and 7 touch- downs while playing tight end. After losing in Oklahoma's Class 2A-1 state championship game last season, Wash- ington was 4-1 on the season following a 43-13 victory over Dickson on Oct. 2. Blake Betton LB | Shakopee Shakopee, Minn. Although he'll play linebacker in col- lege, Betton has primarily played safety this season. Through four games, he to- taled 34 tackles, including 1 for loss. He also had 2 interceptions, 2 pass breakups and a safety. He added 2 receptions for 40 yards and 3 carries for 15 yards on of- fense. Shakopee improved to 5-0 follow- ing a 49-6 win against Osseo on Oct. 2. Carter Blattner DE | Northern Highlands Allendale, N.J. Blattner totaled 41 tackles, including 8 for loss and 4 sacks, and a forced fumble through the first six games of his senior season. He and his Northern Highlands teammates were 4-2 on the season after upsetting Ramapo, 27-17, on Oct. 2. Landon Blum WR | Woodbine Woodbine, Iowa Blum set an Iowa state record in early September when he caught his 61st ca- reer touchdown pass, a record for eight- man football in the Hawkeye State. That total stood at 70 touchdowns through six games this season, with Blum total- ing 32 receptions for 626 yards and 11 touchdowns. After coming up just short last year in the eight-player state championship game, Blum and his teammates were 6-0 following their 42-14 victory over Coon Rapids-Bayard on Oct. 2. Ka'ron Ceaser CB | Winslow Township Penns Grove, N.J. Ceaser has impacted the game in all three phases for Winslow Township this season. On offense, was up to 474 yards and 4 scores through his first six games, totaling 205 yards rushing on 21 carries and 269 yards receiving on 17 recep- tions. On special teams, he's returned both a kick and a punt for a touchdown so far, including the eventual game-winner to help his team beat Glassboro on Sept. 11. On defense, where he'll play at Penn 2027 Commitments Enjoying Strong Senior Seasons RYA N S N Y D E R | RYA N . S N Y D E R @ O N 3 . C O M Linebacker Case Alexander totaled 52 tackles, includ- ing 5 for loss and 2 sacks, through Washington (Okla.) High's first five games. He also caught 17 passes for 314 yards and 7 touchdowns while playing tight end. PHOTO COURTESY RIVALS Receiver Landon Blum caught 32 passes for 626 yards and 11 touchdowns through Woodbine High's first six games. His career total of 70 touchdown receptions extended his Iowa eight-player record. PHOTO COURTESY RIVALS