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Penn State's OL commit Jon Sassic out indefinitely with injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:18 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Penn State's OL commit Jon Sassic out indefinitely with injury
Summary

Penn State's recruiting class for 2027 has taken a significant hit as offensive line commit Jon Sassic is expected to miss considerable time due to a lower-body injury. Sassic, a three-star prospect standing 6-7 and weighing 280 pounds, was highly sought after by other programs including Pitt. Specific details regarding the severity or recovery timeline of the injury have not been disclosed, leaving uncertainty around his return this season. This injury affects the depth of Penn State's offensive line prospects as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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  • •Jon Sassic suffers lower-body injury, out indefinitely.
  • •Sassic is a three-star guard from high school.
  • •He committed to Penn State over other programs like Pitt.
  • •Details on recovery timeline are currently unavailable.
  • •Penn State's 2027 class heavily emphasizes offensive and defensive linemen.
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  • 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State’s 2027 class takes hit after OL commit suffers major injury
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Penn State has built a strong 2027 recruiting class, but one of its players is about to miss a ton of time with an injury.

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