ICYMI: Penn State Lands Four-Star LB Elijah Littlejohn Over CFB Powerhouses
Penn State just added another serious weapon to its future defense.
Four-star linebacker Elijah Littlejohn, a rising star out of North Carolina, announced his commitment to the Nittany Lions yesterday — giving James Franklin and his staff a major recruiting win. Littlejohn, known for his elite speed and sideline-to-sideline tackling ability, held over two dozen offers from some of college football’s biggest names: Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan, Tennessee… you name it.
The 6-foot-2, 220-pound linebacker has been one of the most heavily pursued defenders in the 2025 class, and it’s no surprise why. His highlight reel shows a player with great instincts, physicality, and a motor that doesn’t quit. Penn State’s linebacker tradition clearly played a role in his decision, with Littlejohn calling the program “a perfect fit” both athletically and academically.
This marks yet another blue-chip addition to Penn State’s growing 2025 recruiting class — one that’s shaping up to be among the best in the Big Ten.
What do you think of the pickup? Does Littlejohn have All-B1G potential? And how important is it for Penn State to beat out SEC giants on the recruiting trail?
