Ex-Penn State CB Jon Mitchell announces transfer to Georgia Tech

The first former member of the Penn State football program is off the board in the transfer portal. On Friday night, redshirt freshman cornerback Jon Mitchell announced his commitment to Georgia Tech via On3.

Mitchell was the second Nittany Lion to enter the transfer portal this week. He made five tackles in six appearances during his lone season in Happy Valley. From Mandarin High School near Jacksonville, Mitchell was the No. 62 prospect in the class of 2024.

The Yellow Jackets are also believed to be in the mix for former Penn State offensive lineman JB Nelson.

BREAKING: Penn State transfer CB Jon Mitchell has Committed to Georgia Tech, he tells @on3sports

The 6’0 185 CB appeared in 6 games his true freshman season

He was the Top Available CB in the Portal (per On3)

4 years of eligibility remaining https://t.co/RlUbB6EMhS pic.twitter.com/4T8MtSo4Bb

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 18, 2025

Penn State football transfer portal tracker

Mitchell was one of four Nittany Lions to enter the transfer portal this week. Redshirt sophomore linebacker Ta’Mere Robinson was the first to announce a visit out of the portal, traveling to USC on Friday.

Penn State football is still 11 players over the new 105-man roster limit imposed by the NCAA. However, with the Nittany Lions positioning to add former Syracuse wide receiver Trebor Pena, additional roster moves may be necessary.

Outgoing transfers

• JB Nelson, OL – Entered the transfer portal on April 14.
• Jon Mitchell, CB – Entered the transfer portal on April 16. Committed to Georgia Tech on April 18.
• Ta’Mere Robinson, LB – Entered the transfer portal on April 16.
• Beckham Dee, LB – Entered the transfer portal on April 16.

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