Former Syracuse football defensive back commits to play for Penn State

Penn State’s latest transfer addresses Nittany Lions’ secondary depth

Ibn McDaniels, a young defensive back who played at Syracuse in 2025, has transferred to Penn State ahead of the 2026 season.

Former Syracuse football defensive back commits to play for Penn State

Syracuse, N.Y -- Former Syracuse defensive back Ibn McDaniels has committed to play football next season at Penn State.

Penn State lands Syracuse cornerback Ibn McDaniels out of transfer portal

McDaniels committed to Penn State following a trip to Happy Valley.

Penn State Adds Transfer Portal Commitment From Power 4 DB

Penn State has added another one from the transfer portal, and this one is a defensive back from the ACC. Late Friday afternoon, former Syracuse DB Ibn McDaniels announced that he had committed to Penn State. Committed #Weare #GoLions #lockdownU let’s go to work !!! pic.twitter.com/cG3ZuiUD4C — Ibn McDaniels (@ibnmcdaniels1) January 9, 2026 He had interest from schools such as Kentucky, Rutgers and UConn, took an official visit to  Temple and h…

Syracuse CB Ibn McDaniels announces intent to transfer to Penn State

Penn State’s gone to the ACC for its latest portal acquisition.

Former Syracuse Cornerback Ibn McDaniels Transfers To Penn State Football

Matt Campbell and Terry Smith are putting in the work. Former Syracuse cornerback Ibn McDaniels is transferring to Penn State, he announced on X on Friday afternoon. He has three years of eligibility remaining. Committed #Weare #GoLions #lockdownU let’s go to work !!! pic.twitter.com/cG3ZuiUD4C— Ibn McDaniels (@ibnmcdaniels1) January 9, 2026 McDaniels was a three-star recruit out of Elizabeth, NJ, in the Class of 2024, ranked as the No. 116 cor…