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Three-Star Cornerback Decommits from Penn State After Coach Firing

10/23/2025

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Julian Peterson, a three-star cornerback from Winslow Township, New Jersey, decommitted from Penn State's 2026 class.
The decommitment came after the firing of head coach James Franklin.
Peterson had been committed since January and announced the decision on X.
He is the fifth recruit to depart amid coaching changes, and North Carolina hosts his visit.
Earlier, defensive lineman Alex Haskell flipped to Syracuse, leaving Penn State with 18 commits.

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Julian Peterson, a three-star cornerback from Winslow Township, New Jersey, decommitted from Penn State's 2026 class.
The decommitment came after the firing of head coach James Franklin.
Peterson had been committed since January and announced the decision on X.
He is the fifth recruit to depart amid coaching changes, and North Carolina hosts his visit.
Earlier, defensive lineman Alex Haskell flipped to Syracuse, leaving Penn State with 18 commits.