Penn State Football is in the process of securing the signature of every 2024 commit this morning. The Nittany Lions entered the day with 25 commits and are looking for a drama-less day.
7:45 a.m. update
SIGNED: DL @XavierGilliam_
First signee of the day!#NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/6U5txSdNoE
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023
Earlier this morning, 3-star DL Xavier Gilliam became the first commit to officially sign his letter of intent.
SIGNED: OL @Cousins_Cooper
Finally official… Coop is Happy Valley bound!#NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/FOqdmdTyU2
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023
Cooper Cousins, the first commit in the 2024 class, makes it official. The 6-foot-6, 320-pound 4-star has a chance to make an impact on the offensive line sooner rather than later.
SIGNED: LB @Kari_Jackson24
Welcome to #LinebackerU!#NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/tLdiU6mc2y
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023
Linebacker Kari Jackson from Michigan makes it official. The 3-star joins Kobe King as a linebacker at Penn State from Michigan.
SIGNED: RB @QuintonAnthony_
The BEST in PA…STAY in PA!#NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/NuymgZxUrB
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023
Arguably the prized jewel of the class, 4-star running back Quinton Martin is officially set to join a loaded running back room. Despite Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen both expected to return, Martin has a chance to make an immediate impact on the offense because of his versatility.
8:05 a.m. Update
SIGNED: DB @MitchellxJon
Breaking News: Florida man commits to Penn State. 😎#NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/FLay5gIAnC
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023
4-star corner back Jon Mitchell from Jacksonville, FL joins the fold. With the Nittany Lions losing so much in the secondary, he has a chance to see the field right away in 2024.
SIGNED: TE @Reynolds12_Luke
The newest member of the #ACES ♠️#NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/CqCYtNIbMx
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023
Talk about a scouting masterclass. Luke Reynolds was ranked in the 900s nationally when he committed to Penn State. A year and a half later, he’s a 5-star and one of the future center pieces of the Penn State offense.
8:35 a.m. Update
SIGNED: RB @CoreySmith_1
Officially one of the #LawnBoyz 🔥#NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/tDbHy42HzA
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023
The second 4-star running back in the 2024 class joins the fold. Corey Smith, a speedy back from Wisconsin, will have a chance to compete for the starting job in 2025.
SIGNED: OL @GarrettSextonWI
Wisco → Happy Valley#NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/A6PbZ8YFRb
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023
There may not be a higher upside player in the class than Garrett Sexton. The 4-star OT needs to add weight, but his athletic 6-foot-6 frame could make him a future monster at left tackle.
SIGNED: OL @Donovan_Harbour
Officially a Nittany Lion 🦁#NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/K0JXd7eF5S
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023
Make it three straight Wisconsinites to sign with Penn State. Donovan Harbor is the high school teammate of Corey Smith and will have a chance to block for him again in college in a couple years.
9:10 a.m. Update
SIGNED: WR @Brown7Josiah
Empire State ➡️ Keystone State#NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/b12YI7Wdkb
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023
Reinforcements at wide receiver are on the way as 4-star Josiah Brown signs his letter of intent.
SIGNED: DL @_GetLikeAlex
T.A. is heading from GA to PA 🛩️#NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/rL4n3Ir3NM
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023
Penn State continues to stack the defensive line, this time with T.A. Cunningham. Listed after 6-foot-5 and 285 pounds, Cunningham could be the big-body presence Penn State has been missing on the interior of the defensive line.
10:00 a.m. Update
SIGNED: WR @PeterGonzalez70
Pennsylvania's own is staying home!#NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/hzvI3gvgrA
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023
Another receiver signs with Penn State, this time it’s 3-star Peter Gonzalez. After dealing with an injury as a junior, Gonzalez had a huge senior season.
SIGNED: DL @1iamAndrews
Welcome to the Penn State family!#NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/29iwDaOMYB
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023
Arguably the top defender in the class, 4-star defensive tackle Liam Andrews makes it official. Like Cunningham, he has a chance to grow into a major force on the interior of the defensive line.
SIGNED: DL @Cook8k
Let De'Andre Cook 👨🍳#NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/BPWJHHneTl
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023
Another defensive tackle signs his letter of intent, this time it’s 3-star De’Andre Cook. Another big body for defensive line coach Deion Barnes to work with.
11:00 a.m. Update
SIGNED: OL @Caleb_Brewer44
The PA kid is PSU bound 📌#NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/eRdQG3cBnF
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023
Pennsylvania’s own Caleb Brewer puts pen to paper. The versatile lineman may need sometime but has a chance to be an impact player.
SIGNED: DB @Dejuan24
Baltimore, MD → Happy Valley, PA #NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/RqPl0iTpXh
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023
One of the best safeties in the Mid-Atlantic is also officially a Nittany Lion. 4-star DeJuan Lane could be in line to continue Penn State’s success at the safety position.
SIGNED: DB @OhThatsAJ3
Sunshine State meets Penn State. 😎#NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/hhAqVEm71u
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023
Antoine Belgrave-Shorter joins his high school teammate Jon Mitchell in the class. Those two have a chance to be the starting corner back duo one day.
SIGNED: OL @BoyerEagan
Officially part of the PSU family!#NextGen24 • #WeAre pic.twitter.com/PeorrQDwqU
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 20, 2023
Another raw prospect to sign his letter of intent is Egan Boyer. The 6-foot-8 frame is exciting as an offensive tackle, but he’s going to need to add some serious weight.