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Penn State Cornerback A. J. Harris Off Roster, Expected to Enter Transfer Portal Ahead of Pinstripe Bowl

The roster move reflects a likely portal entry following a down year that altered his draft outlook.

Overview

  • A team spokesperson confirmed Harris is no longer on the Penn State roster as of Dec. 22.
  • Blue White Illustrated and On3 report he intends to enter the transfer portal when the window opens Jan. 2.
  • He will not play in the Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson at Yankee Stadium.
  • He becomes the fifth player from the 2025 roster signaling portal plans, joining Joey Schlaffer, Elliot Washington II, Chaz Coleman and Alex Birchmeier.
  • After earning All–Big Ten third-team honors in 2024, he posted 33 tackles with one pass breakup and one fumble recovery in 2025 and has one year of eligibility remaining.