2 Nittany Lions depart Happy Valley on 1st day of spring transfer portal
Two Penn State defenders, cornerback Jon Mitchell and linebacker Ta’Mere Robinson, have entered the transfer portal on the first day of the spring window. Here’s what we know about their potential next steps:
Departing Players
– *Jon Mitchell*: The cornerback preserved his redshirt by appearing in only three games during the regular season but carved out a niche on special teams. Mitchell recovered an onside kick during Penn State’s blowout win over SMU in the College Football Playoff. He has four years of eligibility remaining and is expected to draw interest from several programs due to his talent and experience.
– *Ta’Mere Robinson*: The linebacker appeared in 14 games, making 11 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and 0.5 sacks. He primarily played special teams for the Nittany Lions as a redshirt freshman. Robinson has three years of eligibility remaining and may seek more playing time at his next destination.
Other Recent Penn State Transfer Portal Departures
– *JB Nelson*: Offensive lineman JB Nelson was the first Penn State player to be removed from the roster ahead of the spring portal window. He has one season of eligibility remaining and was competing for playing time at guard in a crowded offensive line group.
– *Previous Departures*: Other notable Penn State players who entered the transfer portal in the winter window include ¹ ²:
– *Omari Evans* (WR) – transferred to Washington
– *Trey Wallace* (WR) – transferred to Ole Miss
– *Beau Pribula* (QB) – transferred to Missouri
– *Cam Miller* (CB) – transferred to Rutgers
– *Smith Vilbert* (DE) – transferred to North Carolina
