Penn State landed its 12th commitment in the Class of 2026—unranked defensive lineman Isaac Chukwurah—and while his star rating doesn’t jump off the page, his upside certainly does.

Chuwurah hails from Delaware and checks in at 6’2″, 260 pounds. He currently plays as an edge defender but is expected to transition to defensive tackle at the college level. In his junior season, he posted a jaw-dropping 17 sacks, demonstrating explosive pass-rushing instincts, speed off the edge, and a relentless motor.

His long arms and physicality suggest he can eventually develop into a three-down interior lineman, much like current Nittany Lion Zane Durant. The biggest knock on Chukwurah? He plays in Delaware, where the high school football competition isn’t exactly elite. That’s likely why some services haven’t ranked him—or have him listed as a fringe three-star.

But Penn State doesn’t make offers based on rankings alone. Their staff heavily scouts players through camps and in-person evaluations. Chukwurah, like fellow 2026 commit Jahsiear Rogers and 2027 offensive tackle Layton Von Brandt, fits a rising trend: elite potential prospects from Delaware now choosing Penn State.

This emerging “Delaware-to-Happy Valley” pipeline could yield long-term benefits. And while fans may raise an eyebrow at an unranked commit, don’t be surprised when Chukwurah climbs the rankings and eventually becomes a disruptive force in the trenches.