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St. Joseph’s Prep CB John Reid issues verbal declaration to Penn State

Written by: on Friday, August 8th, 2014. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

j.reidToday on twitter, John Reid tweeted, “I’m committed to Penn State University! Thank you for all the support! #WeAre #PSU”

Reid is a 5-foot-10, 180-pound corner back that had offers from Alabama, Arizona, Boston College, Colorado, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Miami (Fl), Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Temple, UCF, Virginia and West Virginia.

He’s the nation’s No. 114 recruit overall and No. 13 cornerback recruit and the No. 2 recruit in Penn State according 247Sports.

John led the team with 41 catches for 698 yards and eight touchdowns. He rushed for 126 yards and three touchdowns.

“He’s a dynamic player and has really worked on his hands a lot over the last couple of years,” said Head Football Coach Gabe Infante. “He has really become an exceptional receiver.”

On defense he had four interceptions.

“He’s very good at adjusting to the football and making plays. Not many people can locate the football like he can. He has the combination of speed, strength and agility.”

He was named first team All-State Class 4A at DB last year.

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