Pittsburgh (KDKA)- Joe Paterno and Penn State have landed #2 ranked prospect in the state of Connecticut.

Malik Golden (Cheshire, Conn.) chose Penn State over Boston College, Connecticut and Iowa.

Golden, who was a 3-star prospect, is expected to play cornerback for the Nittany Lions.

He joins New Hampshire safety Jake Kiley and Massachusetts cornerback Armani Reeves as defensive backs in Penn State’s Class of 2012.