Class of 2027 four-star cornerback Gabe Jenkins has committed to Penn State football, he announced on social media Monday afternoon.

The Pittsburgh native is ranked as the No. 8 player in Pennsylvania, No. 19 cornerback in the country, and No. 191 player nationally, per the 247 Composite rankings. Per his MaxPreps page, Jenkins snagged one interception in his 2024-25 sophomore campaign in one game, as well as rushing for 119 yards and two scores on 10 carries.

Jenkins is Penn State’s fourth commit of the 2027 recruiting class, joining five-star running back Kemon Spell, five-star offensive tackle Layton Von Brandt, and four-star receiver Khalil Taylor.

Folks can check out what the newest Nittany Lion has to offer by checking out his Hudl highlights here.

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