Penn State football head coach Matt Campbell acquired a second cornerback from the Transfer Portal. Redshirt freshman Ibn McDaniels from Syracuse joined former Iowa State freshman Hunter Sowell as future Nittany Lions. McDaniels announced his commitment late on Friday, Jan. 9.
McDaniels was a former three-star cornerback from New Jersey, ranked 166th in his position and 1,220th overall from the Class of 2024, according to 247Sports Composite rankings. He was a two-way player in high school, logging 44 receptions for 744 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior and 35 tackles, three interceptions, and one pick six on defense.