Class Of 2027 Five-Star Offensive Tackle Layton Von Brandt Decommits From Penn State Football
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Class of 2027 five-star offensive tackle Layton Von Brandt has decommitted from Penn State football, he announced on Sunday afternoon following James Franklin’s firing. He joins four-star wideout Khalil Taylor and four-star defensive back Gabriel Jenkins as 2027 recruits to decommit from Penn State in the past three days.
With the recent coaching change I am reopening my recruitment. Thank you @coachjfranklin & @CoachTrautFB for believing in me since 9th grade & I truly wish you best. I am excited for what my future holds and the new opportunities that await. Coaches my DMS are open
— Layton von Brandt(@LaytonvonBrandt) October 12, 2025
Von Brandt committed to the Nittany Lions in November 2024 as Penn State’s second pledge of the 2027 recruiting class. He is tabbed as the No. 1 player in Delaware, No. 5 offensive tackle in the class of 2027, and the No. 36 player in the nation.
Five-star running back Kemon Spell is the sole commit left for Penn State in the class. He stated that he isn’t “100% with Penn State” on Friday.
Von Brandt currently has offers from Big Ten programs Ohio State, Rutgers, and Indiana. Other notable programs include Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Florida State, and Syracuse.
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