Penn State Secures Commitment From Texas Cornerback Dhillon McGee
The pledge strengthens Penn State’s top-10 2027 class by adding a third cornerback and signals continuity in the staff’s defensive back recruiting led by Terry Smith.
Overview
- McGee, a three-star cornerback from the Dallas area, announced his commitment to Penn State on Wednesday after choosing the Nittany Lions over finalists SMU and Texas.
- He becomes the 22nd member and the third cornerback in Penn State’s 2027 class, a pledge that helps preserve the class’s high national standing in the 247Sports Team Composite.
- Penn State built the relationship over many months, with cornerbacks coach Terry Smith recruiting McGee since August 2025 and McGee making an official visit to State College from June 12–14.
- A multi-sport athlete who will spend his senior season at DeSoto High School, McGee recorded 31 tackles and 15 pass breakups as a junior and drew roughly 31 scholarship offers from Power Five programs.
- Beyond roster impact, McGee cited Penn State’s track record of developing defensive backs as a deciding factor, which could influence his path to playing time and future pro opportunities.