Jim Harbaugh and his staff are doing a phenomenal job in the 2024 recruiting cycle as they continue to add talented, coveted and complimentary pieces to the already highly-ranked class. The entire group is taking shape and filling out on a weekly basis and may continue to do so with a true nose tackle prospect in Landisville (Pa.) Hempfield three-star Deyvid Palepale.
Don’t let the modest ranking fool you. The 6-3, 288-pounder has more than 25 offers from some of the biggest programs around the country including Penn State, who he’s also very high on as a Pennsylvania resident, Auburn, Florida, Miami, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Tennessee, USC, Washington and Wisconsin. Now, the big run stopper is down to just three schools and the Wolverines are in there after Palepale spent the weekend in Ann Arbor for an official visit.
Palepale is originally from Alaska, but moved to Pennsylvania as a budding 14-year old athlete. Because of that, his recruitment is quite intriguing. Now that he’s been able to take a few visits, he’s down to USC, Penn State and Michigan.
Listed at 288 pounds already, Palepale is a little sawed off, compact, extremely quick and very active. He actually resembles Mo Hurst quite a bit on tape, but he’s much bigger than Hurst was coming out of high school. Because of his build and ability, Palepale would likely shine while playing right over the center, or possibly shaded, at about 315 pounds in college. With his quick first step, incredible bend and low center of gravity, he could be a backfield disrupter just like Hurst was.
