Top Philly D-Lineman Montgomery Impressed by Penn State Visit

The 4-star prospect from Archbishop Ryan High School says he views the Nittany Lions 'very favorably' after his latest trip to campus.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 2:26pm

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Stanley Montgomery, a top-100 defensive lineman from Philadelphia's Archbishop Ryan High School, recently visited Penn State and came away impressed with the program. The 4-star recruit said he views the Nittany Lions 'very favorably' after spending time with head coach Matt Campbell and his staff.

Why it matters

Penn State has made Montgomery a top recruiting priority, offering him during the winter. The Nittany Lions are looking to land the in-state defensive line prospect, who is ranked among the top 100 players nationally in the 2024 class.

The details

Montgomery was back on Penn State's campus on Saturday, getting a chance to reconnect with the coaching staff and further evaluate the program. The visit appears to have gone well, with Montgomery leaving Happy Valley appreciative of the Nittany Lions' transparency in making it clear just how much they want him to be part of the team.

  • Montgomery visited Penn State on Saturday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Stanley Montgomery

A 4-star defensive lineman from Archbishop Ryan High School in Philadelphia, Montgomery is ranked among the top 100 players in the 2024 recruiting class.

Matt Campbell

The head coach of the Penn State football team, Campbell has made Montgomery a top recruiting priority for the Nittany Lions.

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What’s next

Montgomery plans to take official visits to several schools in the coming months as he continues to evaluate his college options.

The takeaway

Penn State's aggressive pursuit of the in-state defensive line prospect Montgomery appears to be paying off, with the 4-star recruit viewing the Nittany Lions very favorably after his latest visit to campus.