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Penn State may be getting some key players coming back in 2024, but the Nittany Lions are going to have to replace one of its leading receivers. Omari Evans announced on social media his intent to enter the NCAA transfer portal, suggesting he is leaving Penn State behind in hopes of getting a little more out of his remaining eligibility.
The Texas native had two catches in three College Football Playoff games for the Nittany Lions. Both came in the Fiesta Bowl victory over Boise State, including one for a touchdown.
“I would like to thank the Nittany Nation for accepting me as a young kid from Texas and allowing me to grow up the last 3 years,” Evans said in a statement shared on his Instagram account on Tuesday. “We had a good run, with that said and with a heavy heart, I will be entering my name in the transfer portal. I wish my brothers the best of luck in the future and may gid continue to bless and keep you.”
Evans appeared in all 16 games played by Penn State in the 2024 season, which included an appearance in the Big Ten championship game and a run to the semifinal of the College Football Playoff. Evans caught 21 passes for 415 yards and five touchdowns. Evans was the speedy deep threat for the Nittany Lions during the 2024 season. Evans had the highest average yards per reception on the team with an average of 19.76 yards per catch.
Penn State has seen a number of wide receivers enter the transfer total this year. Reserve receiver Feyisayo Oluleye was the first wide receiver to enter the transfer portal, doing so back in mid-November as the regular season was winding down. Recent additions to the transfer portal this week include Mehki Flowers and Tyler Johnson. Penn State has added a couple of wide receivers from the transfer portal with Kyron Hudson from USC and Devonte Ross from Troy. With Evans…
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Author : Nittany Lions Wire
Publish date : 2025-01-15 00:26:00
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