Former Florida State Receiver Transfers to Penn State
Penn State continued remaking its wide receiver room this week, winning a commitment from former Florida State receiver Malik McClain.
McClain became the second receiver this week to join Penn State's roster via the transfer portal. He has two seasons of eligibility. McClain announced his decision on social media
At Florida State, McClain (6-4, 200 pounds) caught 17 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns last season. Florida State named McClain its offensive newcomer of the year in 2021, when McClain caught 16 passes as a true freshman.
McClain entered the transfer portal in early January and received a flurry of interest. A former 4-star recruit who attended IMG Academy as a senior, McClain was a top-50 receiver nationally, according to 247Sports. Originally from Alabama, McClain was highly recruited out of high school. Penn State. Alabama and Texas A&M were among the schools that offered before McClain committed to Florida State.
McClain joined former Kent State receiver Dante Cephas this week in announcing their transfers to Penn State. The Lions have been looking to add experience to the position group after losing their top two receivers, Parker Washington and Mitchell Tinsley, to the NFL draft.
The transfers also follow Penn State coach James Franklin's decision to let go of receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield after three seasons. In fact, Cephas made his decision public about an hour after Penn State announced the news regarding Stubblefield on Sunday night.
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