Penn State football is making serious moves on the recruiting trail, and one position is drawing major attention: cornerback. With former interim head coach Terry Smith now leading the charge to bolster the secondary, the Nittany Lions are building an elite defensive backfield under head coach James Franklin. And they might just add another standout to the mix—this time from the Lone Star State.

Three-star cornerback Dillon McGhee, hailing from Texas, has narrowed his college choices to three schools: SMU, Texas, and Penn State. While early predictions lean toward him staying in-state with the Mustangs, the Nittany Lions aren't backing down. A recent in-home visit with Coach Smith on May 4 may have been the turning point, convincing McGhee to include Penn State among his top contenders—despite the stiff competition from his home-state programs.

What's even more promising for Blue and White fans? McGhee has an official visit scheduled with Penn State on June 12. That date comes just a week after his visit to SMU and before his trip to Texas, giving the Nittany Lions a prime opportunity to make a lasting impression. Ranked as the No. 66 recruit in Texas, McGhee could be a key addition as Penn State continues to tap into talent from the South. The program already secured a commitment from running back Aiden Gibson out of South Carolina, and landing McGhee would further solidify their recruiting presence beyond the Big Ten footprint.

For a team looking to reload its secondary with speed and skill, McGhee represents more than just another prospect—he's a sign that Penn State's recruiting reach is expanding. And with a visit to Happy Valley on the horizon, this battle for a Texas cornerback is far from over.