Granville chose the Nittany Lions over Texas A&M and Oklahoma.
Thomas' commitment came one day after the Nittany Lions landed four-star running back Jabree Wallace-Coleman.
Two highly regarded defensive backs recently joined the Nittany Lions' recruiting class of 2025.
A late kickoff adds to the dialogue surrounding the Nittany Lions potential White Out opponent.
The matchup marks Penn State's first visit to Morgantown since 1992.
The Nittany Lions will take on the Illini at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in Omaha, Nebraska.