Penn State in recruiting free fall after latest 5-star commitment flip
Let’s take a look at where Penn State’s 2027 recruiting class ranks after four-star running back Aiden Gibson flipped his commitment to Rutgers.
We are only seven months into the Matt Campbell era at Penn State and it has been a rollercoaster. It started with no expectations after a mass exodus of talent that stemmed from James Franklin’s dismissal as head coach. However, the pressure ratcheted right back up when Campbell and his staff went on an impressive recruiting run to restock the Nittany Lions’ future with a strong contingent of players.
Once considered to be one of the top recruiting classes in the country, the team’s 2027 ranking has taken a significant hit in recent months after a flurry of commitment flips. Just last week Penn State had the 12th-best 2027 recruiting class according to 247Sports, but it’s now fallen all the way down to No. 24 after four-star running back Aiden Gibson’s stunning flip to Rutgers.
BREAKING: Four-Star RB Aiden Gibson has Flipped his Commitment from Penn State to Rutgers, he tells me for @RivalsHe’ll reclassify to the 2026 class and is set to enroll in AugustGibson was ranked as the No. 8 RB in the 2027 Rivals Industry Rankingshttps://t.co/MfxYHEhs9Mpic.
twitter.com/xXtGIqHKDI— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 7, 2026There was really no indication that his commitment was on shaky ground, but he now follows notable recruits like Khalil Taylor and Semajay Robinson as the latest high-profile prospect to change his mind about Penn State. Nearly everyone, player or coach, who passes through the building speaks about how nice the campus is and how storied of a program the team has.
However, the Nittany Lions have been unable to solidify their standing with these players for some reason. With pretty much all of their top targets off the board in one way or another, there aren’t many more moves to be made for next year’s class. We just need to hope that the players still committed don’t follow suit and jump ship too.
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