Penn State Offers Rising Kentucky Safety Elijah Burns-Crump

Nittany Lions' safeties coach Deon Broomfield impresses 2027 prospect, who plans to visit campus soon.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Rising 2027 Louisville (Ky.) Trinity safety Elijah Burns-Crump has nearly 20 offers, with Penn State being the latest to extend an offer. Burns-Crump was impressed by Nittany Lions safeties coach Deon Broomfield and plans to visit State College in the near future to meet the new coaching staff.

Why it matters

Penn State is looking to build its 2027 recruiting class, and landing a talented in-state safety like Burns-Crump would be a big boost. The Nittany Lions are hoping Broomfield's strong impression on the prospect will lead to an official visit and potential commitment.

The details

Penn State offered Burns-Crump on Thursday, and the rising 2027 prospect was quickly impressed by safeties coach Deon Broomfield. Burns-Crump is eager to visit State College and spend more time with Broomfield and the rest of the new Nittany Lions coaching staff.

  • Penn State offered Burns-Crump on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
  • Burns-Crump plans to visit Penn State in the near future.

The players

Elijah Burns-Crump

A rising 2027 safety prospect from Louisville (Ky.) Trinity High School who has nearly 20 offers.

Deon Broomfield

The safeties coach for the Penn State Nittany Lions, who made a strong impression on Burns-Crump.

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What they’re saying

“Definitely visiting”

— Elijah Burns-Crump (247sports.com)

What’s next

Burns-Crump plans to visit Penn State in the near future to meet the coaching staff and spend more time with safeties coach Deon Broomfield.

The takeaway

Penn State is making a strong push for 2027 safety prospect Elijah Burns-Crump, who was impressed by the Nittany Lions' new safeties coach Deon Broomfield. A visit to State College could go a long way in the Nittany Lions' efforts to land the talented in-state prospect.