Welcome to the Nittany Lion family Robert Bolden.

With both Michigan and Michigan State pretty much already saturated with freshman signal callers this season, Bolden would have had a much better shot, although still unlikely with Newsome currently backing up Daryll Clark, to become the guy under center at Penn State. But don’t get me wrong, Bolden is a top quality quarterback who will be competing against Newsome and Jones for the starting job as early as next season. Before committing to the Lions, Bolden held 23 scholarship offers including ones from Michigan, West Virginia, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, Virginia Tech, and Michigan State. It will be a relief to have backup quarterbacks (whomever they end up being) who could very well be starting at the position for Penn State in years to come.

Bolden insisted that Oregon and Louisville were also in the running as recently as yesterday before he jumped at the chance to play for the Lions. With Bolden’s verbal and the commitment of other uber-4 star quarterback Paul Jones, Penn State is set in their quarterback needs and should have their full focus elsewhere like the recruitment of local athlete/wide out Alex Kenny, or instate receiver Dakota Royer, who is current on hand in Happy Valley for a visit. With Arts Fest going on this weekend, that can only be a good thing.

ESPN had this to say about Robert Bolden:

He is a guy that would be an ideal fit in the spread offense, but is in more of a conservative scheme at the high school level which asks him to drop from center– lots of three step drops and roll outs as well as play-action. He has a live arm and quick release. Gets rid of the ball in a hurry when his feet are set and he is sure in his reads. Has a quick set, gets away from center and is consistent in his overall fundamentals as both an athlete and passer. Throws well on the run, especially to his right. Squares his shoulders and gets the most out of his arm. Shows the strength to fire the ball into tight spots underneath and at the intermediate levels and displays excellent touch on the deep ball. Throws the fade route well in the red area. Possesses the footwork and presence in the pocket to elude the rush and make plays when things break down. He’s not overly explosive, but he shows good initial quickness and a long stride to gain momentum and become a running threat when he tucks the ball and runs.

For more on the commitment, check out Zombie Nation and Happy Hour Valley.

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