Penn State Lands 2027 Four-Star RB Aiden Gibson
The pledge positions the Nittany Lions to press their recruiting surge into future classes.
Overview
- Gibson announced his pledge Tuesday night on a CBS Sports and 247Sports YouTube livestream.
- The South Carolina standout chose Penn State over Rutgers, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Louisville after a months-long battle.
- He is the first running back in Penn State’s 2027 class and the program’s 16th commit of the cycle.
- Listed at 6-foot-1 and 212 pounds, he posted 1,611 rushing yards, 21 rushing touchdowns, and 387 receiving yards in 2025 as scouts praised his every-down potential.
- Following Tuesday’s commitment, Penn State extended 2028 offers to four-star prospects Michel Adams, Jameer Miles, and Grant Bowen as staff work to capitalize on momentum.