- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Michigan in the Mix For Former Penn State Commit as he Lists Wolverines as Top School
4-star safety Gabe Jenkins has trimmed his list to 7 schools, including Michigan, after decommitting from Penn State
Published on Mar. 3, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Former Penn State football commit Gabe Jenkins, a 4-star safety from Pittsburgh, PA, has trimmed his list of potential schools down to 7, including Michigan. Jenkins decommitted from Penn State in October following the firing of head coach James Franklin, who was then hired by Virginia Tech. Jenkins is still considering Penn State, but is weighing his options and plans to visit several schools this spring, including Michigan for their spring game on April 18.
Why it matters
Landing a top safety prospect like Gabe Jenkins would be a major recruiting win for Michigan, as they look to continue building a strong defensive backfield. Jenkins' decommitment from Penn State also opens up his recruitment, giving Michigan a chance to get involved and potentially flip the talented prospect.
The details
Jenkins is ranked as the No. 327 overall prospect in the class of 2027, the 29th-best safety, and the 10th-best player in Pennsylvania according to Rivals. After decommitting from Penn State in October, he has trimmed his list to 7 schools: Michigan, Colorado, Penn State, USC, Virginia Tech, UCLA, and Pittsburgh. Jenkins plans to visit USC on March 7, Colorado on March 14, UCLA on April 4, Virginia Tech on April 11, and Michigan for their spring game on April 18. He will also visit Penn State again on April 23 and June 6.
- Jenkins decommitted from Penn State in October 2026.
- Jenkins will visit USC on March 7, 2027.
- Jenkins will visit Colorado on March 14, 2027.
- Jenkins will visit UCLA on April 4, 2027.
- Jenkins will visit Virginia Tech on April 11, 2027.
- Jenkins will visit Michigan for their spring game on April 18, 2027.
- Jenkins will visit Penn State on April 23, 2027.
- Jenkins will visit Penn State again on June 6, 2027.
The players
Gabe Jenkins
A 4-star safety prospect from Imani Christian Academy in Pittsburgh, PA who decommitted from Penn State in October 2026.
James Franklin
The former head coach of Penn State, who was fired and then hired by Virginia Tech.
Matt Campbell
The new head coach of Penn State who has retained assistant coach Terry Smith.
Terry Smith
An associate head coach at Penn State who was promoted to that position after the firing of James Franklin.
Deion Sanders
The head coach of Colorado, who Jenkins will visit in March 2027.
What’s next
Jenkins' spring schedule of visits in March and April will be crucial, as he plans to see USC, Colorado, UCLA, Virginia Tech, and Michigan. His official visit to Penn State in June will also be important as he continues to weigh his options.
The takeaway
Gabe Jenkins' decommitment from Penn State has opened up his recruitment, giving Michigan a chance to get involved and potentially land the talented 4-star safety prospect. With visits planned to several top programs, Jenkins will have plenty of opportunities to evaluate his options before making a final decision.
