BREAKING: Penn State football loses commitment from 2026 wide receiver

Penn State football has had a hot start to the 2026 recruiting cycle. But James Franklin and the Nittany Lions hit a snag on Friday night, losing a commitment from three-star Northrop (IN) wide receiver Jerquaden Guilford.

“After intense discussions with my family, I have decided to decommit from Penn State and reopen my recruitment,” Guilford wrote on X. “This was not an easy decision, and I have so much respect and love for Coach Franklin, Coach Hagans, and the entire Penn State staff for accepting me and believing in me.

“I want to take the time to thoroughly evaluate my options and ensure that the school I choose aligns with the values my family and I hold. With the new landscape of college recruiting, I want to make a decision that is as close to perfect as possible for my future.

“Thank you to Penn State for everything, and I appreciate all the coaches and supporters who continue to guide me on this journey.”

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— Jerquaden“G2”Guilford (@QuayGuilford) February 28, 2025

Guilford did not state if the Nittany Lions will remain in the mix as he broadens his recruitment.

The Indiana receiver committed to Penn State football in December while the Nittany Lions were in Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship Game. Ohio State and Notre Dame were also considered favorites at the time of Guilford’s decision. Since his pledge, however, Guilford has picked up offers from Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Purdue, Michigan, and Kansas.

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The No. 445 player nationally, the On3 Industry Rankings currently have Guilford as the No. 3 prospect out of the Hoosier State for the 2026 recruiting cycle. He is the No. 67 wide receiver in the class.

Following the decommitment, Penn State football still holds pledges from receivers Jahsiear Rogers and Lavar Keys in 2026.

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