On the first day of portal season, two Penn State defenders announced their plans to transfer.
Hayes Fawcett of On3Sports reported that LB Ta’Mere Robinson and CB Jon Mitchell are entering the portal.
One of these is a surprise, the other shouldn’t be.
With Kobe King gone, Penn State’s MIKE linebacker position is up for grabs, and Robinson figured to be right in the mix. The third-year player from Pittsburgh’s Brashear High School appeared in all 14 games last season, and coach James Franklin spoke highly of him earlier this spring.
“As you guys know, Ta’Mere was a big get for us,” Franklin said.
“I’ve always felt like he’s had a very, very bright future. He’s had some injuries that have been setbacks for him. So getting him back healthy, confident, and playing fast, he’s really flashing right now.”
Add Nittany Sports Now as a preferred source in Google! Click here to add us.It’s even more surprising considering that because of an injury to another LB in Tony Rojas, Robinson had received an increasing amount of reps over the spring.
“Obviously with Rojas being out, that’s more reps that he’s able to get,” Franklin said. “So sometimes, those injuries with experienced players are a blessing in disguise because they create opportunities for guys like Ta’Mere to get a ton of reps. But he’s been good. He’s been really good.”
Mitchell’s case is more cut and dry. Still a young player, Mitchell didn’t figure to start for Penn State this season. PSU will lose players over every portal window, and Mitchell fits the type for the average player they would lose— a guy cutting his teeth.
The spring transfer portal window will be open until April 25 for Penn State and all other teams.
