Every weekday until signing day, NittanyNation will break down a commitment from Penn State’s 2013 recruiting class.

Vitals: Offensive guard Brendan Mahon, Randolph, N.J./Randolph, 6-foot-5, 300 pounds

Committed: March 17, 2012

ESPN.com grade: 83. Four-star prospect.

ESPN.com rankings: No. 208 in ESPN 300, No. 12 at position, No. 29 in region, No. 8 in state.

Picked Penn State over: Florida, Miami (Fla.), Michigan, West Virginia and others.