Four-star running back Aiden Gibson has committed to Penn State, choosing them over South Carolina and other schools. He is ranked No. 7 in South Carolina for the 2027 class and No. 23 nationally among running backs.
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Four-star RB Aiden Gibson commits to Penn State over South Carolina
Woodruff football's four-star junior running back Aiden Gibson committed to Matt Campbell and Penn State on May 12 over South Carolina and others, he announced at Tap Three in Woodruff.
Gibson's top five schools were Penn State, Rutgers, North Carolina, Louisville, and South Carolina. His other offers include Tennessee, Maryland, Indiana, Georgia Tech, Florida, Florida State, Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech, and UCF.
Gibson, a 6-foot-2 and 203-pound recruit, is ranked No. 7 in South Carolina for the 2027 class and the No. 23 running back in the country, according to 247Sports Composite.
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Last season, Gibson accounted for 1,998 yards from scrimmage, rushing for 1,611 yards (7.9 per carry) with 21 touchdowns. But Woodruff's season came to an end in the Upper State finals in a 34-3 loss to Belton-Honea Path.
Kamryn Jackson covers high school and college sports for the Spartanburg Herald-Journal, Greenville News, Anderson Independent Mail, and the USA TODAY Network. Please email her at KEJackson@gannett.com and follow her on X @KamxJack (formerly Twitter).
This article originally appeared on Herald-Journal: Penn football lands Aiden Gibson, 4-star RB from South Carolina
Aiden Gibson committed to Penn State likely due to their strong football program and coaching staff, although specific reasons were not detailed.
Aiden Gibson is ranked No. 7 in South Carolina for the 2027 class and No. 23 among running backs nationally according to 247Sports Composite.
Aiden Gibson's top five schools included Penn State, Rutgers, North Carolina, Louisville, and South Carolina.
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