National signing day has come and gone, which means we can begin to fully evaluate the recruiting haul each team collected. This week on the Big Ten blog, we're looking at which new player has the potential to make an instant impact for each conference team in 2017.

Up next: Penn State

Player: DB Lamont Wade

Wade was one of the headliners in the Nittany Lions' strong 2017 recruiting crop, a four-star defensive back whose outstanding athleticism and instincts will likely help him see the field right away.

At 5-foot-9 and a listed 190 pounds, he's not physically intimidating. But Wade is explosive and excellent in coverage, which is why he was coveted by many of the top programs in the country. Wade also enrolled early, giving him a head start on learning the system.

He's versatile enough to play anywhere in the secondary and make an impact on special teams. He also looked comfortable with the ball in his hands in high school.

"We think he's got a chance to make an impact and compete for the cornerback job, or the nickel job or even safety," Penn State head coach James Franklin said. "And then possibly as a return man. He's already come in physically developed, and his time on campus is only going to help him get even farther ahead."