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IU football adds commitment from Penn State transfer defensive back A.J. Harris

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A.J. Harris.

IU football continued its success in the transfer portal this month with the addition of Penn State transfer A.J. Harris, a defensive back.

Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reported the news of his commitment.

A starter the last two seasons for the Nittany Lions, the 6-foot-1 cornerback earned All-Big Ten honorable mention honors this past season. Harris began his career at Georgia before transferring to Penn State.

Harris also reportedly seriously considered Missouri and Oregon.

He finished the season with 33 tackles, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery.

In the 2024 season at Penn State, Harris earned All-Big Ten third-team honors after he had 48 tackles, five pass breakups and an interception.

As a high school prospect out of Phenix City, Alabama, Harris was a five-star prospect according to 247Sports. He has one season of eligibility remaining.

The Hoosiers now have 15 transfer portal commitments this month: QB Josh Hoover (TCU), RB Turbo Richard (Boston College), WR Nick Marsh (Michigan State), TE Brock Schott (Miami), DL Tobi Osunsanmi (Kansas State), DL Joshua Burnham (Notre Dame), DL Joe Hjelle (Tulsa), DL Chiddi Obiazor (Kansas State), DB Preston Zachman (Wisconsin), DB Jiquan Sanks (Cincinnati), P Billy Gowers (Hawaii), LS Drew Clausen (Iowa State), DB Carson Williams (Montana State), WR Shazz Preston (Tulane), DB A.J. Harris (Penn State)

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