DL Stanley Montgomery Alters Official Visit Plans

The 6-foot-3, 300-pound recruit was set to visit Penn State but is now heading to an ACC program.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Stanley Montgomery, a defensive lineman from Philadelphia's Archbishop Ryan High School, has made a change to his official visit schedule. The 6-foot-3, 300-pound prospect was originally set to officially visit Penn State during the final weekend in May, but he has now told 247Sports that he will be heading to an ACC program that same weekend instead.

Why it matters

Recruiting decisions like this can have a significant impact on a player's college choice and the future of a program's roster. Montgomery is a highly sought-after defensive line prospect, so his visit schedule change could signal a shift in his recruitment and the schools he is considering.

The details

Montgomery was previously planning to officially visit Penn State during the final weekend in May. However, he has now informed 247Sports that he will be visiting an ACC program that same weekend instead, though he did not specify which school.

  • Montgomery was originally set to officially visit Penn State during the final weekend in May.
  • Montgomery has now changed his plans and will be visiting an ACC program that same weekend.

The players

Stanley Montgomery

A 6-foot-3, 300-pound defensive lineman from Archbishop Ryan High School in Philadelphia.

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What’s next

It remains to be seen which ACC program Montgomery will be visiting and how this change in his official visit schedule will impact his overall recruitment.

The takeaway

Recruiting decisions and visit schedule changes can be fluid, and this shift in Montgomery's plans highlights the dynamic nature of the college football recruiting landscape.