Penn State Lands Another WPIAL Commit

Central Catholic's Jon Sassic, a 3-star IOL, chooses Nittany Lions over Pitt, WVU, and others

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:19pm

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Penn State's 2027 recruiting class continues to gain momentum as the Nittany Lions landed a commitment from Jon Sassic, a 3-star, 6-foot-6, 285-pound interior offensive lineman from Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School. Sassic chose Penn State over offers from Pitt, West Virginia, Florida State, and Virginia Tech.

Why it matters

Penn State has developed a strong recruiting pipeline from Pittsburgh's Central Catholic High School in recent years, landing several key players from the WPIAL powerhouse program. Sassic's commitment continues that trend and bolsters Penn State's offensive line depth in the 2027 class.

The details

Sassic is the third player to commit to Penn State in the last three days, joining 3-star IOL Owen Reilly from Maryland and 3-star safety Jonathan Galette from New Jersey. The Central Catholic-Penn State pipeline has produced players like receivers Peter Gonzalez and Xxavier Thomas, as well as linebacker Anthony Speca, in recent recruiting classes.

  • Sassic committed to Penn State on April 19, 2026.
  • Penn State offered Sassic a scholarship on March 24, 2026.

The players

Jon Sassic

A 3-star, 6-foot-6, 285-pound interior offensive lineman from Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School who committed to Penn State's 2027 recruiting class.

Zachary Gleason

A Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School player who committed to Penn State's 2027 recruiting class weeks before Sassic.

Owen Reilly

A 3-star interior offensive lineman from Bel Air High School in Maryland who committed to Penn State's 2027 class.

Jonathan Galette

A 3-star safety from St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, New Jersey who committed to Penn State's 2027 class.

Peter Gonzalez

A receiver from Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School who signed with Penn State in the 2024 recruiting class and is still with the program.

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What they’re saying

“Being from PA, the offer means a lot, especially growing up watching Saquon (Barkley) and Trace McSorley play. They were dawgs and it means a lot. My aunt, uncle, cousin and all went there and they were definitely pushing me for that one.”

— Jon Sassic

What’s next

Sassic will continue his high school career at Pittsburgh Central Catholic before enrolling at Penn State in 2027.

The takeaway

Penn State's recruiting momentum continues with the addition of another top offensive line prospect from the WPIAL. Sassic's commitment further strengthens the Nittany Lions' 2027 class and their pipeline from one of Pennsylvania's premier high school programs.