Penn State loses three-star lineman Lucas Rhoa to Texas

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 8:33 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Penn State loses three-star lineman Lucas Rhoa to Texas
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Penn State football recruiting faces a setback as three-star offensive lineman Lucas Rhoa commits to Texas instead of the Nittany Lions. Rhoa, who visited Penn State seven times, was a target for the 2027 class but ultimately chose Texas, lowering Penn State's chances to below 37 percent according to predictions. Despite the loss, the Nittany Lions have four offensive linemen in their recruiting class. The decision marks another disappointing outcome for Penn State, following a recent commitment from Dhillon McGee.

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  • Lucas Rhoa commits to Texas after multiple visits to Penn State
  • Penn State's chances of landing Rhoa never exceeded 37 percent
  • Nittany Lions currently have four offensive linemen in their class
  • Rhoa's commitment follows recent signing of Dhillon McGee
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Penn State football recruiting suffers a setback as three star lineman Lucas Rhoa commits to Texas instead.

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