Overview
- On3’s Pete Nakos reported Sunday that Rocco Becht has signed with Penn State, a move corroborated by regional outlets.
- Becht follows Campbell from Iowa State and is projected to take over as the Nittany Lions’ immediate starting quarterback.
- Across four seasons at Iowa State, Becht totaled 9,274 passing yards with 64 touchdowns and added 499 rushing yards with 19 scores.
- Penn State’s overhaul also includes Iowa State redshirt freshman quarterback Alex Manske and multiple former Cyclones at other positions, including linebackers Caleb Bacon and Cael Brezina, offensive lineman Kuol Kuol II, and tight end Benjamin Brahmer.
- The surge of commitments comes during the NCAA’s compressed transfer period that opened Jan. 2 and closes Jan. 16.