Penn State football just landed its second commitment in as many days.

Class of 2025 three-star safety Braswell Thomas announced his commitment to the Nittany Lions on Sunday morning. He chose Penn State over West Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, and others.

The Cape May, New Jersey, native is ranked the No. 36 player in the state and the No. 99 safety, according to 247Sports’ Composite Rankings.

The 6’2″, 185-pound Thomas became the fifth defensive back and the second safety, behind fellow three-star Antonio Branch Jr., to join Penn State’s recruiting class ranked 11th in the country. Thomas’ commitment came one day after the Nittany Lions landed four-star running back Jabree Wallace-Coleman.

To get a glimpse of what Thomas brings to Happy Valley, check out his Hudl tape here.

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Nolan Wick

Nolan wrote for Onward State from 2021 until 2025. He mainly covered Penn State football, men’s hockey, and baseball, and he was also an associate editor. A Silver Spring, Maryland, native, Nolan is an avid D.C. sports and Liverpool fan. You can follow him on Twitter @nolan_wick.

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