The future is near.

Penn State women’s volleyball has received verbal commitments from class of 2027 recruits Nejari Crooks and Taylor Harrington.

Crooks, the No. 1 right-side hitter in the nation, and Harrington, the No. 4 middle blocker in the nation, are the first two members of the 2027 cycle.

A standout for Wesleyan Christian Academy in North Caroline, Crooks stands at 6’1″ and is Prep Dig’s No. 11 overall player in the country. Harrington is not far behind at No. 16 in the class out of Wakefield High School in Virginia.

The two will play together from June 24-28 for USA’s U19 National Team in the Pan American Cup in Canada.

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Michael Siroty

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