[4-stars] | [No. 6 in Pennsylvania] | [No. 17 overall tight end]
Class of 2023
Class in 2023: Freshman
Being one of the top players in the state of Pennsylvania made Joey Schlaffer a must-get for Penn State in the recruiting class of 2023. The four-year starter at Exeter Township High School was a team captain for the team in his senior season, which resulted in a 12-1 record and a conference championship.
Penn State was a long-standing runaway favorite to secure his commitment. From September 2021 through January 2023, when he enrolled early, Schlaffer made four unofficial visits and one official visit and attended Penn State’s junior day event in January 2022.
Schlaffer is also the younger brother of recent Penn State football player Michal Schlaffer, who played for the Nittany Lions from 2017-2021.
