Class of 2027 three-star running back Chukwuma Odoh has committed to Penn State football, per On3’s Hayes Fawcett.

Odoh is ranked as the No. 22 player in New Jersey, No. 57 running back in the class, and No. 734 player in the nation, per 247Sports’ Composite rankings. The Paramus Catholic High School product rushed 91 times for 629 yards and nine touchdowns in his 2025-26 junior campaign, per his MaxPreps profile. He has 2,225 rushing yards in his career, per 247Sports.

The Paramus, New Jersey native is Penn State’s second running back commit in the 2027 recruiting class, joining four-star Aiden Gibson. He chose Penn State over other Big Ten schools like Maryland, Michigan State, and Wisconsin.

To check out what the newest Nittany Lion brings to Happy Valley, watch his Hudl highlights here.

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