Former Penn State lineman Jimmy Christ picks transfer destination; where will he play next?
Penn State offensive lineman Jimmy Christ entered the NCAA transfer portal following spring practice. Now, the Sterling, Va., native has picked his next college football home.
Christ is transferring to Virginia, he announced on Thursday, just five days after he decided that he would seek a different school to play at.
“Thank you to all of the schools that have recruited me during these past few days,” Christ wrote on Twitter.
“I am very grateful for the opportunities I was given and the time each school spent on me. I have decided to commit to the University of Virginia and am excited for the next chapter of my life.”
The former four-star recruit in the On3 Industry Rankings came to Penn State in the Class of 2020. He did not see game action in year one. Then, he only played in the Rutgers game in 2021. Last season, the lineman did see time in 10 games, but almost all of his snaps came on special teams and/or once a contest was out of hand.
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Penn State portal tracker
Christ is the first Nittany Lion to enter the portal since the 15-day spring window opened pm April 15. However, he is not the only player to leave the team or join it since the 2022 season ended. Here’s a full rundown:
PSU roster losses to the portal:
QB Christian Veilleux is at Pittsburgh for spring practice.
RB Keyvone Lee visited Mississippi State over the weekend but is not yet committed anywhere.
WR Jaden Dottin is still seeking a new home.
OL Maleek McNeil is still seeking a new home.
OT Jimmy Christ is still seeking a new home after becoming the first Lion to enter the spring portal window on April 16. He is moving on to Virginia.
DE Rodney McGraw is at Louisville for spring practice.
DT Fatorma Mulbah is at West Virginia for spring practice.
LB Jamari Buddin: He left for New Mexico State.
CB Jeffrey Davis Jr. committed to Stony Brook.
CB Marquis Wilson was at Purdue over the weekend but is not yet committed anywhere.
PSU transfer portal roster gains
RB Trey Potts is coming from Minnesota later this year.
WR Malik McClain arrived from Florida State for spring practice.
WR Dante Cephas is coming from Kent State later this year.
CB Storm Duck arrived from North Carolina for spring practice.
K Alex Felkins arrived from Columbia for spring practice.
P Riley Thompson arrived from Florida Atlantic for spring practice.
