Three-Star Edge Rusher Xavier Gilliam Commits To Penn State Football
James Franklin earned his second commitment of the day from three-star edge rusher Xavier Gilliam Sunday.
Gililam’s commitment came just hours after three-star offensive lineman Deryc Plazz pledged to the Nittany Lions.
The 6’3,” 260-pound commit hails from Columbia, Maryland, and is the state’s No. 18-ranked player in his position. Further, Gilliam ranks as the No. 43-best edge rusher nationally, according to 247Sports.
He becomes the 16th player to commit to Penn State’s Class of 2024 and the first edge rusher of the group. The class ranks No. 7 nationally per 247Sports.
Gilliam received offers from Duke, West Virginia, Virginia Tech, Indiana, Maryland, Pitt, and Texas A&M, among others, but chose the Nittany Lions after his official visit on June 2.
For a closer look at Gilliam’s play, check out his Hudl tape here.
Your ad blocker is on.
Please choose an option below.
Purchase a Subscription!
About the Author
News & Notes From James Franklin’s First Spring Press Conference
Franklin talked the receivers room, NIL, the Blue-White Game, and more ahead of spring practices.
Penn State Wrestling’s Way-Too-Early 2025-26 Lineup Predictions
The Nittany Lions will aim to win their fifth straight title next season.
Penn State Professor Kirk French Debuts Documentary ‘A Century After Nanook’
French’s documentary focuses on the lives and struggles of the Inuit people of Inukjuak.
Podward State: Season 12, Episode 2 Ft. Kayden Mingo
Penn State’s highest-ranked recruit in program history has some big aspirations for his career in Happy Valley: a national championship.