Recent Penn State Football Decommits: What happened to them?

Sep 24, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin gestures from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Central Michigan 33-14. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports /

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Florida Gators tight end Nick Elksnis (84) and Florida Gators tight end Jonathan Odom (87) celebrate after the Florida Gators defeated the University of South Florida Bulls 42-20 Saturday September 11, 2021 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]2021Flgai 091121 Ufvsusf /

TE Nick Elksnis

The other decommit in Penn State’s 2021 class was 3-star tight end Nick Elksnis.

Like Thorton, Elksnis was an early member of Penn State’s 2021 class, committing at the end of July in 2019. Being from Florida, not many expected Elksnis’ commitment to last, but it did last until March of 2020, which may have been longer than some expected.

In the end, Elksnis ended up with Florida, which seems to be a common theme with Penn State decommits.

Elksnis did not see action for Florida as a true freshman last year and is yet to record any stats this season. Obviously, he’s only halfway through his second season, so there’s plenty of time for him to become an impact player.

With how deep Penn State’s tight end room is, the Nittany Lions seem fine without Elksnis. This could change in a year or two, but Penn State made out all right.

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