The firing of James Franklin has sent shockwaves through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania near and far and no place has felt that more to this moment than on the recruiting trail.
Those shockwaves will continue to be felt for quite some time until a new coach and staff is hired and can hit the road to recruit.
It’s taken its toll on the 2027 Class, which now doesn’t exist.
For the 2026 Class, Penn State has lost multiple players, including their top rated quarterback and one would have to imagine more are still coming as eight other players have reopened their recruiting and will consider other schools.
One of the largest side effects to firing a college coach is felt on the recruiting trail. Commits will stay and what will go, and Franklin’s firing won’t be any different.
So who is leaving? Who is staying?
Here you will find a one-stop shop for all decommitments and those who have reaffirmed their belief in the Nittany Lions:
Note: This will be updated accordingly whenever new information is available.
Decommitments
Class of 2027
- 5-star RB Kemon Spell, McKeesport, Pa. – Date: 10/12/2025
- 4-star OT Layton Von Brandt, Middletown, De. – Date: 10/12/2025
- 4-star CB Gabe Jenkins, Pittsburgh, Pa. – Date: 10/12/2025
- 4-star WR Khalil Taylor, Gibsonia, Pa. – Date: 10/10/2025
Class of 2026
- 3-star WR Lavar Keys, Hyattsville, Md.
- 4-star WR Davion Brown, Richmond, VA
- 4-star QB Troy Huhn
Reaffirmations
As of this point, nobody has reaffirmed their commitment.
Reopened recruiting
Class of 2026
- 4-star LB Terry Wiggins, Coatesville, PA
- 4-star WR Jahsiear Rogers, Middleton, DE
- 4-star S Matt Sieg, McDonald, PA
- 4-star ATH David Davis, Pittsburgh, PA
- 3-star S Darrell Carey, Hyattsville, MD
- 3-star CB Julian Peterson, Atco, NJ
- 3-star OT Tavian Branch, Taylor, PA
- 3-star DL Isaac Chukwurah, Bear, DE
