Another player who did not take part in team drills was rookie linebacker Hendrick Kganyago who played in the second year of the first team, was approached by Rivera after practice. Two months ago, it looked like four-star defensive player Jaden Mangham's chances were fading.
The good news for the Buckeyes is that they didn't see a significant drop in the rankings over the weekend, despite the withdrawal. Penn State finished top with a full class of 24 commits. Within 48 hours, the 2022 World Cup runner-up lost his first two players and dropped to third place.