The defensive side of four-star Davon Townley is an explosive and physical prospect with plenty of room to grow, and he will make that development at Penn State after announcing his commitment to the Nittany Lions at CBS Sports HQ on National Signature Day. Townley chose Penn State over Nebraska and Washington, citing not only the program’s athletic success, but also its academic reputation and its relationship with coach James Franklin and the defense team.
“I’m excited to announce that I’m going to play football for Coach Franklin and Penn State,” Townley announced as he revealed a shirt and cap to applause at CBS Sports HQ.
It was an interesting recruitment, as it was rumored that Minnesota and the state of Arizona were close to the top for the Minneapolis native during the initial hiring period, but Townley chose not to put the pen on paper and continue his decision-making process. decision in February.
This is a major achievement for Penn State thanks to a real need in the rusher edge position, and the 1.80m and 100kg Townley is expected to have a bright future ahead. He is a multi-sport athlete who excelled in basketball and played only two years of football in high school.
Townley is ranked No. 321 in the 247Sports Composite ranking as the nation’s 19th defensive end, while ranked third in the state of Minnesota. Allen Trieu, national recruitment analyst at 247Sports, compared him to Oregon Ducks’ Bryson Young. Trieu provided this recognition report on Townley.
“Very long, but thin now,” wrote Trieu. “He needs to increase his mass and become stronger in college. Very good and fluid athlete. He runs well, he can chase and he shows explosiveness like a basketball dunker. Being underweight now, he plays a physical game. He plays with attitude and intensity. Take the ball well and show discipline to define the advantage. You still haven’t fully focused on football and need to work on technique and general polishing, but the advantage is huge. potential Sunday player. “
Townley blossomed late in the 2021 recruitment cycle. He did not receive his first offer until Central Michigan sent a scholarship in April 2020, according to 247Sports. Townley received an offer from Washington on January 25, according to his 247Sports schedule, and now has a big decision to make as he plans to continue his football career.