Former Penn State tight end Jerry Cross picks transfer destination
Former Penn State tight end Jerry Cross left the Lions before the team earned its first College Football Playoff berth. The Wisconsin native then picked his new schools during the Lions’ first round matchup with SMU. Cross has committed to Memphis. He is the first Nittany Lions transfer portal entry to pick a new school. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining.
“First and foremost I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Penn State university, Coach Franklin, and the entire coaching staff for the opportunity to be part of such a prestigious program,” Cross wrote on social media two weeks ago.
“My time here has been filled with invaluable experiences, lifelong friendships, and lessons that have shaped me both on and off the field. To my teammates, thank you for the brotherhood, the hard work, and the memories we’ve created together. To the fans, your unwavering support has made every game at Beaver Stadium unforgettable and I am forever grateful to have been part of this special community.”
“This decision was not made lightly, as Penn State will always hold a special place in my heart. However, I believe this is the best step for my personal growth and athletic career. Thank you once again to everyone at Penn State for your support and guidance. I am excited for the opportunities ahead and look forward to what the future holds.”
Cross played just 19 snaps for the Lions in 2024. He did not record any counting stats as a Nittany Lion.
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Tracking Penn State portal activity
Here’s the list of players who have visited and where things stand as of Dec. 19:
– Utah State OL Teague Andersen: Picked N.C. State on Dec. 17.
– USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander: Still undecided.
– Texas A&M defensive end Enai White: Still undecided.
– Louisiana Tech defensive tackle David Blay: Still undecided.
– USC wide receiver Kyron Hudson: Picked Penn State on Dec. 16. Signed on Dec. 19.
– Oklahoma State linebacker Kendal Daniels: Still undecided.
Here is the list of reported visitors and their status:
-– Ball State wide receiver Justin Bowick (Dec. 18-19): Planned visit sourced to Bowick’s agency as reported by On3 did not take place, per BWI publisher Sean Fitz.
–FIU wide receiver Eric Rivers (Dec. 19-20): Never made it to campus. Picked Georgia Tech on Wednesday night.
Penn State portal losses
Here is that list:
TE Jerry Cross: Entered the portal Dec. 9. Committed to Memphis on Dec. 21.
DT T.A. Cunningham: Entered the portal Dec. 9. Reports an offer from USF and is visiting California this weekend.
QB Beau Pribula: Entered the portal on Dec. 16. Per On3 transfer portal expert Pete Nakos, the early teams to watch are the Iowa Hawkeyes, Missouri Tigers, and UCF Knights. Indiana can be added to the list, too. He will visit the Hoosiers this weekend. He is currently seeing the Hawkeyes.
