Zahmar Tookes commits to Florida, spurning Penn State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Four-star defensive lineman Zahmar Tookes has announced his commitment to the Florida Gators, choosing the program over Penn State and Nebraska. Following his visit to Florida, Tookes made a quick decision to join the Gators. This recruitment setback comes as Penn State seeks additional depth in their defensive line, currently lacking in numbers for their 2027 class. The Nittany Lions will focus on securing other recruits, including four-star edge rusher Ifeanya Emedobi, visiting this weekend.
- •Zahmar Tookes is a four-star defensive lineman from Rochester, NY.
- •Tookes visited Florida before committing to the Gators.
- •Penn State has only three defensive linemen in their 2027 class.
- •The Nittany Lions are interested in recruiting Ifeanya Emedobi this weekend.
- •Tookes also considered Nebraska before choosing Florida.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State loses out on four-star edge rushing recruit
"Penn State misses out on recruit Zahmar Tookes as the defensive lineman commits to the Florida Gators instead.
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