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Penn State 2027 offensive line commit Jon Sassic joins Locked On Nittany Lions to explain Ryan Clanton’s DOGS mentality and the new identity being built inside Penn State’s offensive line room.
Sassic discusses why he committed to Penn State, his immediate connection with Ryan Clanton and Matt Campbell, and how Pittsburgh Central Catholic prepared him for college football. He also breaks down his physical playing style, his move to center, his ability to play guard or tackle, his training at 2Tenths Speed & Agility, and why he considers himself an enforcer.
This interview offers a revealing look at the kind of offensive lineman Penn State is targeting in the 2027 recruiting class. Clanton’s vision emphasizes conditioning, athleticism, discipline, physicality, football intelligence, versatility, and accountability—and Sassic believes he fits that standard.
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0:00 Intro
1:57 What Being a DOG Actually Means
4:10 Why Ryan Clanton Won Over Jon Sassic
6:28 Why Sassic Committed to Penn State
8:43 Why He Believes in Matt Campbell
11:16 Penn State’s 2027 Commits Are Building Chemistry
12:39 Jon Sassic’s Playing Style and Move to Center
14:33 Why Sassic Calls Himself an Enforcer
15:11 Winning a Block vs. Dominating a Block
16:23 Basketball, Agility and Offensive Line Training
19:06 Penn State’s Position Plan for Jon Sassic
20:39 Pittsburgh Central Catholic’s Championship Standard
22:52 Leadership and Life Away From Football
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