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Penn State safety Tyrece Mills plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

by:Alex Byington01/14/25

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Linebacker Tyrece Mills. (Credit: Sean Fitz | Blue White Illustrated)

Penn State safety Tyrece Mills plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to On3’s Pete Nakos.

Mills will have at least one season of collegiate eligibility remaining after spending 2023-24 in State College following two seasons at Lackawanna Community College.

The 6-foot-1, 203-pound Mills tallied 17 total tackles with one pass breakup and one interception over his two seasons at Penn State.

Mills was a four-star transfer and the No. 1 junior college safety in 2022 after going unranked as a 2020 recruit.

Mills is the ninth Penn State player to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal since it opened Dec. 9, joining fellow defensive backs Cam Miller and Mehki Flowers, quarterback Beau Pribula (Missouri commit), defensive lineman T.A. Cunningham, tight end Jerry Cross (Memphis commit) and receivers Jason Estrella, Tyler Johnson and Feyisayo Oluleye.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

Penn State WR Tyler Johnson enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Penn State wide receiver Tyler Johnson entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to On3’s Pete Nakos.

Johnson did not log any stats as a wide receiver during his time with the Nittany Lions. He spent three years with the program.

As a member of the Class of 2022, Johnson was a three-star recruit out of Martinsville (Va.) Magna Vista, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He was the No. 15 overall prospect in the state, the No. 88 wide receiver in the class and the No. 544 overall prospect in the class.

Penn State RBs Kaytron Allen, Nick Singleton announce returns for 2025 season

A lot of change is coming, but running backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen are both returning in the offensive backfield next season.

Allen took to social media moments after fellow Penn State running back Nick Singleton announced his own return. There, he posted, “Unfinished business” along with a note explaining his decision.

“I have learned so much about football and life from being a part of this elite organization that Coach [James] Franklin leads. Going to work with Coach [Ja’Juan] Seider and the Lawnboyz every day is something that I will cherish forever. Penn State has been an extraordinary experience for me. This has led to my decision to return for the 2025 season,” Allen wrote.

“Throughout my life, my family and support system has been critical in helping me in my football journey. Through discussions with them, my coaches and teammates, it’s clear that we still have a lot more to accomplish as a team at Penn State. I want to thank God for putting me in this position and the opportunity to play this sport that I love. Playing in front of these fans has been an experience I will never forget. I love playing football and being able to play it in front of these great Penn State fans has made it extra special. I look forward to it again next season. Boom! I’m back!”

Nick Kosko contributed to this report.