National Signing Day is sure to bring a few surprises across the country. One came right in the Lehigh Valley.
Emmaus senior kicker/punter Carson Landis had issued a verbal commitment to Lafayette in late November, but by Wednesday morning, he had changed his plans as he signed to play at Penn State.
I’m extremely blessed to announce my official commitment to play football for The Pennsylvania State University. #WeAre pic.twitter.com/1IjjP1ZtJJ
— Carson (@carson_landis) February 1, 2017
The Class 6A all-state kicker, whose verbal commitment to the Leopards was announced just days before Frank Tavani resigned as head coach, will now head to Happy Valley to Bahis Siteleri join another local standout in Whitehall’s Saquon Barkley.
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In his senior year, Landis booted a school-record nine field goals (9 for 12, including four from 41-48 yards) and broke another school record with a 48-yard field goal. He converted 51 of 56 PATs while kicking 37 touchbacks for the EPC South champs.
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