Penn State football is more active than ever in the transfer portal. Check out the latest on all incoming and outgoing players here.
Penn State football will rebuild its roster like never before through the NCAA transfer portal.
The Nittany Lions and new head coach Matt Campbell must first replace an inordinate number of juniors and seniors leaving for the NFL.
They then must account for one of the most depleted recruiting classes in memory.
And they also are losing a significant number of underclassmen (more than 40 and counting) because of the recent program turmoil, particularly the ongoing coaching transition ― firing James Franklin in October and hiring Campbell 54 days later.
Penn State picked up its first portal commitment on Jan. 3 in Iowa State tight end star Ben Brahmer, then added a stunning 14 more former Cyclones by the following evening.
Penn State has 23 transfer portal commitments as of Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 6.
The transfer portal is an online database of athletes who have submitted requests to find a new program. Players can now come and go through this one-and-only, two-week transfer period (Jan. 2 through Jan. 16).
All transfers are eligible to play immediately and graduates can transfer at any time. Players are allowed an unlimited number of transfers throughout their college careers.
The Nittany Lions received significant transfer portal contributions this past season, including from linebacker Amare Campbell, safety King Mack and wide receivers Trebor Pena and Devonte Ross.
Here's who's coming and going for Penn State, the latest projections and announcements at the top of the list.
Penn State football player joining via transfer portal
James Peoples, running back
Ohio State backup running back James Peoples will be a Nittany Lion, according to a Jan. 6 report from On3.
Peoples (5-foot-10, 200 pounds) rushed 61 times for 344 yards (5.6 yards per carry) and three touchdowns as a sophomore last fall. He added 10 catches for 50 yards.
He gained 19 yards on four carries against Penn State during the Buckeyes' Nov. 1 victory in Columbus.
Peoples played in eight games as a true freshman, rushing 49 times for 197 yards and two touchdowns.
He's the Nittany Lions' 24th transfer portal commitment and the second running back, joining former Iowa State All-Big 12 standout Carson Hansen.
Armstrong Nnodim, defensive tackle
The Lions picked up their third defensive lineman in less than 24 hours in Oklahoma State tackle Armstrong Nnodim, according to a Jan. 6 report from CBS Sports.
The Mesquite, Texas native played in 11 games as a redshirt freshman in 2025, making 11 tackles with two for loss.
He's the 23rd transfer portal pickup for PSU since Jan. 2.
Alexander McPherson, defensive end
The Lions' second non-Iowa State transfer pickup is a sophomore defensive end from Colorado.
Alexander McPherson (6-foot-6, 240 pounds) played in 10 games for the Buffaloes as a rookie, recording 16 tackles and six quarterback hurries. The 3-star recruit is Stuart, Florida native and attended the IMG Academy in Bradenton.
Vaea Ikakoula, offensive lineman
Freshman offensive lineman Vaea Ikakoula is the latest Iowa State player to transfer to Penn State, announcing his decision Jan. 6.
The Hawaiian native is the 20th former Cyclone to reunite with head coach Matt Campbell in State College and the Lions' 21st portal pickup, overall. Ikakoula (6-foot-3, 355 pounds) was a 3-star prospect after relocating to Salt Lake City, Utah, and ultimately chose ISU over offers from Arizona State, Arkansas, Cal, Colorado, Oklahoma State, Oregon State, Stanford and Washington State.
He played in just four games in 2025 − starting the final two − to preserve his redshirt.
Keanu Williams, defensive tackle
Defensive tackle Keanu Williams gave Penn State its first non-Iowa State transfer pickup with his Jan. 5 announcement.
Williams, a senior with one season of eligibility, played for new Nittany Lion defensive line coach Ikaika Malloe and defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn at UCLA. He is the 20th transfer portal addition for PSU − the first 19 coming from former ISU Cyclones.
Williams (6-foot-5, 320 pounds) is a California native who started 11 games this past season after missing most of 2024 to injury. He's made 59 tackles and 1.5 sacks over his college career, so far.
Zay Robinson, wide receiver
Freshman receiver Zay Robinson announced his transfer from Iowa State to the Nittany Lions on Jan. 5.
The 6-foot, 175-pound Robinson is the fourth Iowa State receiver to flip to PSU since the portal opened Jan. 2. He preserved his redshirt last fall, playing in only three games and making one catch.
The 3-star high school recruit from Des Moines, Iowa chose the Cyclones over offers from Iowa, Colorado, Kansas State, Missouri and Vanderbilt.
He's the 18th Iowa State player to transfer to Penn State.
Hunter Sowell, safety
Hunter Sowell, the younger brother of recent Penn State transfer acquisition Chase Sowell, is joining the Nittany Lions, as well, he announced on Jan. 5.
Hunter Sowell (5-foot-10, 170 pounds) redshirted in his first and only season at Iowa State. He has all four years of eligibility remaining. He received scholarship offers out of high school from East Carolina and Prairie View A&M, according to 247Sports.
He is the third Iowa State safety to join Penn State since Jan. 4.
Jamison Patton, safety
Penn State added its second starting safety from Iowa State through the transfer portal on Jan. 5.
Rising senior Jamison Patton is the latest transfer addition — the 17th to follow Campbell from Iowa State. Patton (6-foot-2, 210 pounds) stepped into a starting role for the first time in 2025 and recorded 48 tackles and two interceptions.
The Des Moines, Iowa native joins former Iowa State safety Marcus Neal Jr., an All-Big 12 pick last year, in State College.
Chase Sowell, wide receiver
Receiver Chase Sowell will be making his third transfer portal move, this time following former Iowa State coach Matt Campbell to Penn State, according to a Jan. 5 report from On3.
Sowell, a Texas native, left his first two schools (Colorado and East Carolina) after coaching changes. He was productive at ECU, totaling 81 receptions for 1,300 yards and four touchdowns over two seasons.
Last year he was Iowa State's second-leading receiver (32 receptions, 500 yards) behind Brett Eskildsen − who also is transferring to PSU.
The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Sowell, who has one season of eligibility remaining, is the 16th Cyclone to transfer to Penn State since Jan. 2.
Alijah Carnell, defensive tackle
Former Iowa State defensive tackle and Las Vegas native Alijah Carnell announced on Jan. 4 that he will transfer to Penn State.
Carnell (6-foot-5, 290 pounds) made six tackles last season and owns three years of college eligibility. He was a 3-star high school recruit, according to Rivals.
Karon Brookins, wide receiver
Freshman receiver Karon Brookins became the 14th former Iowa State player to transfer to Penn State since Jan. 2.
Brookins is a New Jersey native who played at Winslow Township High for head coach and former Nittany Lion Bill Belton. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound Brookins, who redshirted this past fall, is considered a high-upside receiver prospect.
Kooper Ebel, linebacker
Kooper Ebel became the third Iowa State linebacker to confirm his transfer to the Lions on Jan. 4. The rising senior and Iowa native is coming off his top college season in which he made 77 tackles, including eight for loss. He also forced a fumble and defended three passes in 2025.
Trevor Buhr, offensive lineman
Rising junior Trevor Buhr, one of the top offensive linemen in the Big 12 last fall, committed to Penn State on Jan. 4. The Missouri native made six starts in 2025 and earned All-Big 12 honorable mention.
Cael Brezina, linebacker
Rising junior linebacker Cael Brezina is the second Iowa State linebacker transferring to Matt Campbell and Penn State. He made 29 tackles and forced a fumble in 12 games in 2025, becoming a starter partway through the season.
Kuol Kuol, offensive tackle
Former 4-star high school prospect Kuol Kuol, one of the top members of Matt Campbell's 2025 Iowa State recruiting class, announced his Penn State commitment on Jan. 4.
The 6-foot-6, 290-pound offensive tackle from Centerville, Ohio joins the Nittany Lions after redshirting his only season at Iowa State. He picked the Cyclones over Michigan State, Vanderbilt, Boston College and Purdue out of high school.
Carson Hansen, running back
All-Big 12 star back Carson Hansen should be Penn State's most experienced running back in 2026.
The rising senior from Minnesota rushed for 950 yards (5.1 per carry) and a team-high six touchdowns last fall, earning second-team all-conference honors. He broke the 100-yard mark during Iowa State's final five games of the season.
The former 3-star recruit scored 13 rushing touchdowns during a breakout 2024 season.
Caleb Bacon, linebacker
Rising senior linebacker Caleb Bacon, yet another former Iowa State player, has committed to the Nittany Lions.
Bacon made an impressive comeback from an injury that wiped out all of his 2024 season. He made 68 tackles with 9.5 for loss and three sacks and three pass breakups last fall.
Brett Eskildsen, wide receiver
The Nittany Lions added Iowa State's leading receiver in 2025 — the seventh former Cyclone to join head coach Matt Campbell in State College.
Brett Eskildsen (6-foot-1, 200 pounds) led ISU with 30 catches for 526 yards and five touchdowns last season. The sophomore was a 3-star recruit out of Frisco, Texas.
He's being reunited at Penn State with former Cyclone receivers coach Noah Pauley.
Rocco Becht, quarterback
Three-year Iowa State starting quarterback Rocco Becht made his long-expected transfer move official on Jan. 4.
The Florida native will join fellow Cyclones teammate and quarterback Alex Manske at PSU, who also announced his transfer on Jan. 4. Becht was a revelation in Ames his first two seasons as a starter, throwing for more than 3,100 yards in each.
Alex Manske, quarterback
Freshman quarterback Alex Manske was yet another former Cyclone to announce his transfer to PSU on Jan. 4. The Iowa native was one of ISU's most highly-rated recruits in recent memory — the No. 8 QB in his recruiting class and the nation's No. 55 prospect, overall, according to On.3.
He played in just three games in 2025, throwing five passes.
Gabe Burkle, tight end
The Lions landed their second former Iowa State tight end in as many days. Redshirt junior Gabe Burkle (6-foot-6, 255 pounds) joins All-Big 12 star Ben Brahmer to replenish a depleted PSU tight end room.
Despite missing a few games to injury in 2025, Burkle still totaled 26 receptions for 302 yards and a touchdown. The 3-star recruit out of Iowa City earned Big Ten scholarship offers from Indiana, Michigan State, Minnesota and Nebraska.
He has one season of eligibility with the Lions.
Marcus Neal Jr., safety
Penn State landed one of the top safeties from the Big 12 in former Iowa State starter Marcus Neal Jr. on Jan. 4.
The 6-foot-1, 215-pound sophomore led the Cyclones in tackles last fall with 77, which included an impressive 11 tackles for loss and three pass breakups, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
The Missouri native and former 4-star recruit earned third-team All-Big 12 honors.
Will Thompkins, offensive tackle
Iowa State freshman offensive tackle Will Thompkins announced his transfer to Penn State on Jan. 3. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound lineman and 3-star high school recruit redshirted in 2025 after suffering a preseason knee injury.
Ben Brahmer, tight end
Penn State landed one of the top players in the transfer portal on Jan. 3 — All-Big 12 tight end Ben Brahmer.
The 6-foot-7, 255-pound Brahmer, who is following Coach Campbell to PSU, is the No. 2 tight end in the transfer portal, according to 247Sports. The Nebraska native is coming off a 2025 season with 37 receptions for 446 yards and six touchdowns — all career-highs.
Though Brahmer was injured and played sparingly in 2024, he earned freshman All-America honors the year before with 28 receptions for 352 yards and two scores.
Penn State football players leaving via transfer portal
Tyseer Denmark, wide receiver
Sophomore receiver Tyseer Denmark will enter the transfer portal after seeing little playing time during his two years in State College, according to a Jan. 6 report from On3.
Denmark, a 3-star recruit out of Imhotep Charter in Philadelphia, had initially verbally committed to Oregon before switching to the Nittany Lions.
Jabree Coleman, running back
Former Philadelphia 4-star running back recruit Jabree Coleman is entering the transfer portal, according to a Jan. 6 report from On3.
The true freshman did not see any game action last fall in a crowded running back room led by Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton.
Dejuan Lane, safety
Sophomore safety Dejuan Lane, a projected starter in 2026, has elected to enter the transfer portal, according to a Jan. 6 report by CBS Sports.
Lane (6-foot-2, 205 pounds) started three games and made 30 tackles with 2.5 for loss this past season. He is the fifth significant Penn State safety to enter the transfer portal since defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and position coach Anthony Poindexter left for Tennessee.
Three Iowa State safeties have joined the Nittany Lions since Jan. 2, including All-Big 12 performer Marcus Neal Jr.
Randy Adirika, defensive tackle
Florida freshman defensive tackle Randy Adirika is entering the transfer portal, according to a Jan. 6 report by On3.
Adirika (6-foot-6, 308 pounds) played in two games in 2025, preserving his redshirt. He still has four years of college eligibility. The 3-star high school recruit picked the Lions over Miami and USC.
Mylachi Williams, defensive end
Redshirt freshman Mylachi Williams (6-foot-3, 248 pounds) became the sixth PSU defensive end to enter the transfer portal, according to a Jan. 6 report from CBS Sports.
The Philadelphia native played in four games in 2025, making one tackle.
Cortez Harris, defensive end
Freshman defensive end Cortez Harris has entered the transfer the portal, according to a Jan. 6 report from CBS Sports.
The rookie from Riverdale Baptist High in Upper Marlboro, Maryland is the fifth PSU defensive end expected to transfer in this cycle. Harris (6-foot-3, 245 pounds) maintains all four seasons of eligibility.
Brady O'Hara, offensive line
Freshman offensive lineman Brady O'Hara (6-foot-6, 293 pounds) announced on Jan. 5 that he's entering the transfer portal after just one year with the Nittany Lions. The Pittsburgh-area recruit did not play in any games last fall while dealing with an unspecified injury issue.
Kenny Woseley, cornerback
Redshirt freshman and backup cornerback Kenny Woseley entered the transfer portal on Jan. 4, according to a report from CBS Sports.
Woseley played in all 13 games this past season with one start, making 10 tackles and breaking up a pass.
Kaleb Artis, defensive tackle
The rising senior defensive tackle will enter the transfer portal after missing all of last season to injury, according to a Jan. 4 report from CBS Sports.
Kaleb Artis (6-foot-4, 312 pounds) played in 26 games during his four seasons with the Lions, making seven tackles.
Amare Campbell, linebacker
Penn State's leading tackler is transferring, yet again.
Rising senior Amare Campbell announced on Jan. 4 that he will transfer for the second straight season. He came to Penn State from North Carolina last spring and quickly became the Lions' most durable and reliable linebacker.
Campbell led Penn State with 103 tackles with 9.5 for loss and three sacks in his only season in State College.
"Unfortunately, once again, I find myself in a situation where I can't allow myself to be undervalued," Campbell wrote in a social media post. "I have to do what's best for my family, my future, and myself."
Andrew Olesh, tight end
Former 5-star Southern Lehigh recruit Andrew Olesh became the fourth PSU tight end to enter the transfer portal, On.3 first reported on Jan. 3.
Olesh joins tight ends Matt Henderson, Luke Reynolds and Joey Schlaffer in the portal. The true freshman did not play in 2025 while redshirting.
The 6-foot-5 Olesh committed to the Nittany Lions in December of 2024 after initially pledging to Michigan. He was ranked the No. 1 player in Pennsylvania and the No. 3 tight end nationally by 247Sports.
Owen Wafle, defensive tackle
Redshirt freshman defensive tackle Owen Wafle is entering the transfer portal for the second straight year, according to Jan. 3 reports, including On.3.
Wafle redshirt during the 2024 season with the Michigan Wolverines. The New Jersey native transferred into Penn State last January and was rotational player on the defensive line this past season. He made four tackles in nine games.
DaKaari Nelson, linebacker
Redshirt sophomore linebacker DaKaari Nelson, who was mostly a special teams players for the Lions, has entered the transfer portal, according to multiple Jan. 3 reports, including 247Sports.
The former 4-star prospect out of Alabama began his college career at safety before moving to linebacker. Nelson totaled just 10 tackles in 29 games, with one start, during his three seasons with the Lions.
Antoine Belgrave-Shorter, safety
Redshirt freshman Antoine Belgrave-Shorter, who was a season-opening starter at safety, has entered the transfer portal, according to multiple Jan. 3 reports.
Belgrave-Shorter totaled 14 tackles while playing in nine games in 2025, making three starts. He was a 3-star prospect out of Jacksonville, Florida, according to247Sports.
Matt Henderson, tight end
Freshman Matt Henderson became the third PSU tight end to enter transfer portal, On.3 and Blue-White Illustrated first reported on Jan. 3.
Henderson, a 6-foot-5, 245-pounds Virginia native, joined sophomores Luke Reynolds and Joey Schlaffer in the portal. Henderson, a 3-star recruiting prospect, did not record any statistics while redshirting in 2025.
Jaxon Smolik, quarterback
The redshirt sophomore is the third PSU quarterback to enter the transfer portal, following starter Ethan Grunkemeyer and backup Bekkem Kritza, according to reports. like On3.
Smolik, from Iowa, missed all of the 2024 season and the second half of 2025 to unspecified injuries.
Corey Smith, running back
The Penn State running back room is clearing out. Redshirt freshman Corey Smith will be the fourth Nittany Lion tailback leaving the program, following Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton to the NFL and Cam Wallace to the transfer portal.
Smith also will enter the portal, ESPN reported on Jan. 2.
The former 4-star recruit from Wisconsin, Smith played sparingly, though he pulled off a scintillating 78-yard run vs. Washington in the 2024 White Out. He played in only five games this past season, including starting the Pinstripe Bowl vs. Clemson, where he carried nine times for 17 yards.
Lamont Payne, safety
Redshirt sophomore safety Lamont Payne will enter the transfer portal, according to multiple Jan. 2 reports.
Payne saw little field time during his three years in State College. The Pittsburgh-area native (Chartiers Valley High) He appeared in just seven games, including the first three in 2025.
King Mack, safety
Safety King Mack is leaving Penn State, once again.
The rising senior from Florida will enter the transfer portal for the third time, according to national reports.
The rising senior and Florida native first left Penn State in the spring of 2024, transferring to Alabama. After one season there, he returned to State College where he was a key member of the secondary this past season.
King totaled 58 tackles, broke up three passes and made a key interception late against No. 1 Indiana. He also returned kickoffs for the Lions.
Cam Wallace, running back
Redshirt sophomore running back Cam Wallace intends to enter the transfer portal, On.3 first reported on Jan. 2.
Wallace was an intriguing prospect out of Georgia, but he saw only limited action on the field, in part because of a season-ending injury in the 2024 season. At the time, he was the top backup to co-starters Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton.
Wallace played in only three games in 2025, carrying six times for 23 yards.
Eagan Boyer, offensive line
The redshirt freshman offensive lineman, who started the Pinstripe Bowl at left tackle, is entering the transfer portal, according to Jan. 2 reports, like CBS Sports.
Eagan Boyer owned significant upside as an athletic, 6-foot-8 tackle. The North Carolina native played in eight games during the 2025 season, seeing his most action in the Dec. 27 victory over Clemson. He chose PSU over scholarship offers from Auburn, Tennessee and others coming out of high school.
Luke Reynolds, tight end
Sophomore tight end Luke Reynolds, a former 5-star recruit, will enter the transfer portal, according to Jan. 1 reports, including Pete Nakos and On.3.
The sophomore, a converted quarterback in high school, became arguably the top tight end recruit in the nation. He was an impressive true freshman contributor in 2024 and was the Lions' top tight end target for the first half of this past season before some struggles.
The 6-foot-4, 253-pound Reynolds caught 26 passes for 257 yards in 2025 without a touchdown.
Reynolds is an early favorite to land at Virginia Tech with former PSU head coach James Franklin and tight ends coach Ty Howle.
Josiah Brown, wide receiver
New York receiver Josiah Brown will enter the transfer portal after two injury-filled seasons at Penn State, according to Jan. 1 reports.
Brown arrived at Penn State in 2024 after suffering a season-ending injury as a high school senior. He then suffered an undisclosed injury in August of 2025 that wiped away this past season.
Jven Williams, offensive line
Jven Williams, a former national recruit, intends to leave Penn State after three seasons, according to Jan. 1 reports.
The redshirt sophomore was a prestigious 5-star recruit by some services but saw limited game reps in his PSU career. The Reading, Pa. native played in only two games during the 2025 season.
Jeff Exinor, wide receiver
Freshman wide receiver Jeff Exinor announced on Jan. 1 that he intends to transfer. The four-star recruit from the McDonogh School in Maryland did not log any statistics in his only season with the Lions.
TJ Shanahan, offensive line
TJ Shanahan announced on Jan. 1 that he will enter the transfer portal for the second straight year.
Shanahan, a redshirt sophomore guard and center, played just one year for PSU after transferring from Texas A&M. He started four games at guard and saw significant playing time as a backup, too, this past season.
Ethan Grunkemeyer, quarterback
The Nittany Lions appear to be losing their returning starting quarterback.
Redshirt freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer, who started the final seven games of the 2025 season, intends to enter the transfer portal, according to Jan. 1 reports. Grunkemeyer improved steadily after taking over for the injured Drew Allar in midseason, completing 69 percent of his passes with eight touchdowns and four interceptions.
Grunkemeyer played his best in the Lions' 22-10 Pinstripe Bowl victory on Dec. 27, completing 23-of-34 passes for a career-high 262 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. The Lewis, Ohio native and four-star recruit, will have three years of college eligibility remaining.
Campbell and PSU could be eyeing a reunion with Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht, who announced that he would enter the transfer portal before Christmas.
Jaylen Harvey, defensive end
Redshirt freshman edge rusher Jaylen Harvey plans to enter the transfer portal after two promising seasons in State College.
Harvey, a former four-star recruit from Quince Orchard High in Maryland, played in five games in 2024 and a larger backup role this past season. He made his first career sack in the Pinstripe Bowl victory over Clemson.
Anthony Speca, linebacker
Penn State second-year linebacker Anthony Speca intends to enter the transfer portal, according to Dec. 31 reports.
The former four-star recruit from Pittsburgh played in just four games on defense during the 2025 season. He made 14 tackles on defense and special teams during his two years in State College.
Xavier Gilliam, defensive tackle
Redshirt freshman Xavier Gilliam, a projected starter at defensive tackle in 2026, plans to enter the portal, which will be open Jan. 2 through Jan. 16, according to national reports, including On.3, Dec. 31.
Gilliam (6-foot-2, 300 pounds) was a three-star high school recruit out of Gaithersburg, Maryland. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining. He's reportedly one of the strongest members of the team and should be highly pursued in the transfer market.
He started but did not register any statistics in Penn State's 22-10 Pinstripe Bowl victory over Clemson on Dec. 27.
Kaden Saunders, receiver
Oft-injured receiver Kaden Saunders, a redshirt junior, plans to enter the transfer portal this week, according to reports like On.3.
Saunders, a former prestigious four-star recruit, missed most of the 2024 season and all of 2025 due to undisclosed injuries. He logged 17 career receptions for 113 yards
Bekkem Kritza, quarterback
Freshman quarterback Bekkem Kritza will enter transfer portal this week before ever playing a down for the Nittany Lions, according to Dec. 30 reports, such as CBS Sports.
Kritza (6-foot-5, 200 pounds) was one of the top high school quarterback recruits in Florida in the 2025 recruiting class. However, he dealt with unspecified injury issues during his one and only year in State College and was listed as "out" for all but three of PSU's 13 games.
Kritza was well-traveled during his high school career, moving between schools in Colorado, California and Florida.
Keon Wylie, linebacker
Redshirt junior linebacker Keon Wylie, a key backup over the second half of 2025, will enter the transfer portal, according to a Dec. 29 report.
Wylie made 28 tackles over 13 games in 2025, including 2.5 for loss and a sack. He also was credited with three quarterback pressures.
Anthony Ivey, wide receiver
Redshirt junior Anthony Ivey, a little-used backup receiver, will enter the transfer portal, according to a Dec. 29 report.
Ivey, a former four-star recruit from Lancaster, Pa., made just one reception during his PSU career — a 15-yard catch vs. Kent State during the 2024 season.
Zuriah Fisher, defensive end
Senior defensive end Zuriah Fisher will explore the transfer portal − as long as he is granted a rare seventh-season of NCAA eligibility − according to a Dec. 28 report from On3 and Pete Nakos.
Fisher finally stayed healthy in 2025 and was a key starter for the Lions throughout. He opted-out of playing in the Pinstripe Bowl victory over Clemson. He missed most all of the 2022 and 2024 seasons to injury.
Daniel Jennings, defensive end
Freshman defensive lineman Daniel Jennings plans to enter the transfer portal, according to Dec. 24 reports, including 247Sports.
The four-star recruit from West Virginia re-classified from the 2026 cycle to join Penn State last spring. He did not see any playing time this past fall.
Jennings is the second edge rusher the Lions are expected to lose to the transfer portal, following Chaz Coleman.
Kari Jackson, linebacker
Backup linebacker Kari Jackson announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal on Dec. 23.
The redshirt freshman from Michigan did not record any statistics this past season. Injury issues cost him his senior season of high school and also hampered him this past fall.
AJ Harris, cornerback
The junior cornerback is no longer on the Penn State roster, as of Dec. 22, and is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to reports, including Blue-White Illustrated.
This will be the second transfer for the former five-star recruit, who left Georgia for Penn State in 2024. He earned All-Big Ten honorable mention this past season after making 33 tackles with just one pass breakup and a fumble recovery. He earned third-team all-conference honors in 2024.
Alex Birchmeier, offensive lineman
Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Alex Birchmeier is expected to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-5, 312-pound backup announced his intentions on Dec. 19
Birchmeier played very limited minutes in 26 games during his three seasons at Penn State. He did not participate in the Pinstripe Bowl.
He certainly was a big-time recruit, though. He was the No. 1-rated high school player in Virginia, the nation's No. 2 interior offensive lineman and the No. 54 overall prospect, according to 247Sports.
Chaz Coleman, defensive end
Defensive end Chaz Coleman announced his plans to enter the transfer portal on Dec. 18, a few weeks after concluding a most promising true freshman season. Though he battled with injuries, Coleman showed impressive flashes of pass rushing dominance and high-level athleticism.
The Warren, Ohio, native recorded eight total tackles, three tackles for loss, a sack, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries in nine games.
The former four-star recruit figures to be a hot commodity on the transfer market, starting with his home state Ohio State Buckeyes.
Elliot Washington, cornerback
Junior cornerback Elliot Washington plans to enter the NCAA Transfer portal, CBS Sports and other outlets reported on Dec. 11. As a backup in 2025, Washington made 18 tackles and defended four pass defenses with an interception. He was a key reserve for three seasons.
Joey Schlaffer, tight end
Redshirt sophomore tight end Joey Schlaffer left the team in early November and expects to enter the transfer portal. He was the team's first departure after head coach James Franklin was fired in mid-October.
Schlaffer appeared in just three games this past season. He made his only college catch and touchdown in the blowout victory over Villanova on Sept. 13, a 19-yard pass play from quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer.
Frank Bodani covers Penn State football for the York Daily Record and USA Today Network. Contact him at [email protected] and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @YDRPennState.
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