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Former Penn State Commit Layton von Brandt Plans Spring Visits
The highly-ranked offensive tackle will return to State College in April to meet the new Penn State coaching staff.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Layton von Brandt, a former Penn State commit ranked as the No. 48 overall prospect and top offensive tackle in Delaware for the 2027 class, is beginning to schedule his spring visit schedule. The 6-foot-6, 255-pound offensive tackle will visit six schools, including a return trip to Penn State on April 18 to meet the new coaching staff led by head coach Matt Campbell.
Why it matters
Von Brandt's recruitment is a key priority for the new Penn State coaching staff as they look to rebuild the program's offensive line. His return visit to State College will be an important opportunity for the staff to solidify their relationship and make their pitch to the highly-touted prospect.
The details
Von Brandt's spring visit schedule includes trips to Virginia Tech (March 21), Florida (March 23), Auburn (March 26), Tennessee (March 28), Notre Dame (April 11), and Penn State (April 18). The visits will allow him to meet with the coaching staffs and get a feel for the programs as he narrows his list of top schools.
- Von Brandt will visit Virginia Tech on March 21.
- Von Brandt will visit Florida on March 23.
- Von Brandt will visit Auburn on March 26.
- Von Brandt will visit Tennessee on March 28.
- Von Brandt will visit Notre Dame on April 11.
- Von Brandt will visit Penn State on April 18.
The players
Layton von Brandt
A 6-foot-6, 255-pound offensive tackle ranked as the No. 48 overall prospect and top player in Delaware for the 2027 class.
Matt Campbell
The new head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions football team.
Ryan Clanton
The offensive line coach for the Penn State Nittany Lions football team.
Phil Trautwein
The offensive line coach at the University of Florida, von Brandt's alma mater.
James Franklin
The head coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies football team.
What they’re saying
“Penn State is on my top eight for a reason. I love the school and the program, obviously, or I wouldn't have committed. Just growing my relationship with the new staff week by week. I definitely want to get up and see how they work during practice, for sure.”
— Layton von Brandt (on3.com)
“I really am liking Coach Clanton and the relationship we've been building. Just got to get up there and meet the whole staff and see how they coach. I'm trying to deliberate this time around and give everyone in my top 8 a fair shot to recruit me and then hopefully narrow it to three or four schools after spring and then take some official visits.”
— Layton von Brandt (on3.com)
What’s next
After his spring visits, von Brandt plans to narrow his list of top schools to three or four and then take official visits before making a final decision.
The takeaway
Von Brandt's return to Penn State will be a crucial opportunity for the new coaching staff to solidify their relationship with the highly-touted offensive line prospect as they look to rebuild the program's offensive line. His spring visit schedule shows he is taking a deliberate approach to his recruitment, which could bode well for the Nittany Lions' chances of landing the Delaware standout.
