Penn State has secured a commitment from Daryus Dixson, a highly-touted cornerback from Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei. Dixson, ranked No. 96 overall and No. 11 among cornerbacks in the 2025 class, chose the Nittany Lions following his official visit. He is also ESPN's No. 64 prospect for 2025. This commitment marks a significant addition to Penn State's 2025 class, which could be headlined by Dixson. His arrival in January is anticipated to be one of the most prepared signings under coach James Franklin, thanks to his training at the powerhouse Mater Dei program. Additionally, Dixson will join forces with 2026 5-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. at Penn State. Dixson visited Penn State for the first time over the weekend and committed to the school 2,500+ miles away from home.
Daryus Dixson should arrive at Penn State in January as one of the most prepared signees of the James Franklin era. On the California CB & the powerhouse HS program that’s helping mold him https://t.co/Vg6WCABINh
How Penn State landed elite CB Daryus Dixson from California powerhouse Mater Dei https://t.co/n8pynx0Qh0
Penn State’s 2025 class could end up being headlined by a CB from California powerhouse Mater Dei. How? Spoke with Daryus Dixson’s coaches about what PSU is getting. Remember: he’s now teammates with 2026 5-star WR Chris Henry Jr. A future B1G matchup? https://t.co/Vg6WCABINh
Mater Dei CB Daryus Dixson visited Penn State for the first time over the weekend. On Monday, ESPN's No. 64 prospect in 2025 committed to the school 2,500+ miles away from home. On Dixson's trip to State College and a big addition for the Nittany Lions: https://t.co/OY35mCxqA8
BREAKING: Penn State has landed one of its top cornerback targets in Top 100 Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei standout Daryus Dixson. The No. 96 recruit and No. 11 cornerback in the 2025 picked the Nittany Lions following his official visit. Story: https://t.co/g6MK0BV4FA https://t.co/kAPWE74F9J