Philadelphia DL Stanley Montgomery Visits Penn State

The 3-star prospect attended the Nittany Lions' Junior Day event.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 3:23pm

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Since taking over as Penn State's head coach, Matt Campbell has made Philadelphia defensive lineman Stanley Montgomery a priority recruit. The 3-star prospect from Archbishop Ryan High School visited Happy Valley on Saturday for the Nittany Lions' Junior Day event and left feeling positive about the program.

Why it matters

Recruiting top in-state talent is crucial for Penn State as they look to rebuild under new head coach Matt Campbell. Montgomery is a highly-touted defensive line prospect who could help bolster the Nittany Lions' front seven in the coming years.

The details

During his visit, Montgomery toured the campus, met with the coaching staff, and got a feel for the program. As a 3-star recruit, he is considered one of the top defensive line prospects in Pennsylvania and has drawn interest from several major college football programs.

  • Montgomery visited Penn State on Saturday, January 25, 2026.

The players

Stanley Montgomery

A 3-star defensive line prospect from Archbishop Ryan High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Matt Campbell

The new head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions football team.

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What they’re saying

“I left Penn State feeling really good about the program and the coaching staff. They made me feel like a priority, and I'm excited to continue building that relationship.”

— Stanley Montgomery (on3.com)

The takeaway

Montgomery's visit to Penn State is an important step in the Nittany Lions' efforts to keep top in-state talent home. As a highly-touted defensive line prospect, his commitment could be a major boost for the program as they look to rebuild under new head coach Matt Campbell.