It's close to midnight
Something evil's lurkin'in the dark
Under the moonlight
You see a sight that almost stops your heart
You try to scream
But terror takes the sound before you make it
You start to freeze
As horror looks you right between the eyes
You're paralyzed
'Cause this is thriller
Thriller at night
And no one's gonna save you
From the beast about to strike
You know it's thriller
Thriller at night
You're fighting for your life
Inside a killer
Thriller tonight, yeah
-Michael Jackson, speaking of BOB's recruiting to other Big Ten coaches
Chris Godwin, ladies and gentlemen!
Stats
Home/HS: Middletown, DE/Middletown HS
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 195 lbs
Recruited by: Ron Vanderlinden
Starz 'n Sheetz
Stars: 4* across the board
Offer Sheet: West Virginia, Virginia Tech, South Carolina, Ohio State, Stanford,
Cinema
The Tale:
BREAKING: Delaware WR Chris Godwin has committed to #PennState
— Ryan Snyder (@BWISnyder) April 24, 2013
Godwin was one of the two wide receivers from the 2014 class that Coach O'Brien and staff set their sights on when recruiting for this period began along with fellow Nittany Lion commit Troy Apke. His relationship with Penn State began when attending camp in Happy Valley this past June. He made two unofficial visits after being offered in late October and took part in Junior Day and decided to give O'Brien his commitment late Tuesday night after seeing Apke and De'Andre Thompkins commit within a week of each other and having a great performance at the PA Swag 7-on-7 Tournament this weekend.
Major pickup for #PSU in Delaware WR Chris Godwin. 6-2, 198-pound physical playmaker. Was my top performer at the #PASwag7on7. @lions247
— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) April 24, 2013
Outlook:
Godwin is already a pretty polished receiver as his highlight film shows as well as being an explosive kick returner. He caught 42 passes for 834 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior which allowed him to be named Delaware Gatorade Player of the Year. He is the third receiver to commit in the 2014 class (remember when Jeff said we weren't planning on seeing any wideouts in this class? What a loser!), but one that definitely seems a lock for the offensive side of the ball, unlike a Thompkins who is listed as an athlete and could line up on either side.
This brings the 2014 commitment list to six, including five skill-position players. We had the discussion on Monday whether this was a good strategy for O'Brien to have. Only he knows for sure, of course, but it seems like that he wants all the offensive firepower he can store as of right now which is something Penn State will need against the likes of Urban Meyer and Brady Hoke in the coming years.
Welcome to Penn State, Chris!
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