Penn State secures commitment from highly-rated defensive lineman Yvan Kemajou
Yvan Kemajou, a defensive end who has been given a four-star rating by Rivals in the Class of 2025, announced his commitment to Penn State on Wednesday afternoon.
Kemajou, hailing from Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville, Md., recently visited head coach James Franklin's program after taking an official visit at the end of May.
The 6-foot-3, 230-pound prospect also made official trips to Maryland, Rutgers, and Virginia Tech, which were his other top choices.
According to the 247Sports composite, Kemajou is considered a three-star recruit, the 435th best player and 49th best defensive lineman in the nation, as well as the 12th best player in Maryland.
During his junior year at Paint Branch, he recorded 46 tackles, including 6 1/2 sacks. Kemajou boasts a 4.7 weighted grade-point average and has expressed interest in pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering in college, as reported by 247Sports.
\"I was already aware of the excellence of Penn State football, and during my visit, they truly demonstrated their commitment to academics and ensuring that I could excel in both areas while attending their university,\" Kemajou shared with 247Sports.
\"In the end, they showed genuine care and were eager to address any questions we had. I was able to participate in multiple Zoom calls with them and speak with individuals who have previously majored in engineering. They were extremely helpful in addressing any inquiries I had.\"
