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trying to talk to everyone I can. I want to do whatever I can to help the 2018 class improve. We already have four very good players committed in our class, so we're o* to a great start. If we can keep adding to that, I think we're going to be in a great position. I want to do whatever I can to help that. BWI Are you playing o*ense and de- fense this year? Also, did you primarily play wide receiver last year, or did you play both ways as a sophomore? SHORTER I'm playing receiver and safety. I played both ways last year, so I have experience now on both sides of the ball. BWI You're still a junior, but your team is very young this year. Have you felt as though you need to step up as a leader? Is there anything in particular that you've done this summer to become a better leader? SHORTER I'm always trying to just lead by example. I'll do whatever I can to help out my teammates. Whether they have questions or just want to get in some extra work, I'm always there to help. In the morning, my father and I al- ways work on the Jugs machine every day before practice, so I've been picking up some teammates here and there to help them put in extra work. But mainly, I just act as all leaders should, which is leading by example. I'll always put in 110 percent, I'll always work hard on the )eld and o* the )eld. If you don't prac- tice what you preach, you're not a true leader. BWI Is there anything that you'd like to say to Penn State fans? SHORTER The )rst thing would be thank you. The Penn State fans have been so supportive of not just me, but the entire team over the years. I know how many fans head up there each week for games. That was another big reason why I committed. The support they show the team is crazy. Thank you guys for that. Also, when I get to Penn State, I'll be working very hard to push the team the best I can. I want to do everything I can to make the team better. I want to get the team back to the Big Ten championship and also a national championship. Whatever that takes, I plan to do my part. ■ NAME POS HT WT RATING HOME SCHOOL Jordan Anthony LB 6-1 220 ★★★★ Bradenton, Fla. IMG Academy Corey Bolds DT 6-3 280 ★★★ Paramus, N.J. Paramus Catholic Lynn Bowden WR 6-0 185 ★★★★ Warren, Ohio Harding Matthew Butler DT 6-3 250 ★★★ Garner, N.C. Garner Tariq Castro-Fields CB 6-2 173 ★★★★ Upper Marlboro, Md. Riverdale Baptist Elijah Conliffe DT 6-4 305 ★★★★ Hampton, Va. Hampton Danny Davis WR 6-2 180 ★★★★ Springfield, Ohio Springfield K.J. Hamler WR 5-9 152 ★★★★ Bradenton, Fla. IMG Academy Jaylen Harris WR 6-5 205 ★★★★ Cleveland Heights, Ohio Cleveland Heights Anthony Hines LB 6-3 218 ★★★★ Plano, Texas Plano East Ben Hutch DT 6-3 315 ★★★ Nashville, Tenn. Hillsboro Donovan Johnson CB 5-10 169 ★★★★ Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech Romello Martin DT 6-2 289 ★★★ Brooklyn, N.Y. Lincoln Nathan Proctor LB 6-3 217 ★★★★ Indian Head, Md. Lackey Charles Reeves TE 6-5 240 ★★★ Steubenville, Ohio Steubenville Drew Singleton LB 6-2 218 ★★★★ Paramus, N.J. Paramus Catholic Lamont Wade DB 5-9 182 ★★★★★ Clairton, Pa. Clairton Dalyn Wade-Perry DT 6-2 326 ★★★ Sparta, N.J. Pope John XXIII * As of Oct. 16 2017 HOT LIST *

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