Five-Star QB Shocks College Football World: Turns Down $7.3M Deal, Flips Commitment to Penn State Over Notre Dame and FSU
In a stunning twist that’s rocking the college football landscape, five-star quarterback phenom Jaxon Reid has officially decommitted from Colorado, rejecting a reported $7.3 million NIL offer, and instead flipping his commitment to Penn State — choosing the Nittany Lions over powerhouse programs Notre Dame and Florida State.
Reid, widely regarded as the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback in the 2025 recruiting class, had previously been the centerpiece of Coach Deion Sanders’ high-profile rebuild in Boulder. But in a bold move signaling a values-first approach, Reid cited “culture, development, and legacy” as reasons behind his decision to join James Franklin’s rising powerhouse in Happy Valley.
“This wasn’t about money,” Reid said in a statement. “This was about finding the right place to grow — as a quarterback, as a leader, and as a man. Penn State felt like home.”
Sources close to the situation say Penn State, already boasting a top-five recruiting class, instantly solidifies itself as a future title contender with Reid’s commitment. His elite arm strength, composure, and mobility have drawn comparisons to Josh Allen and Caleb Williams.
With NIL deals driving much of today’s recruiting drama, Reid’s decision is being heralded as a throwback — a sign that football tradition and long-term development still matter in the era of million-dollar offers.
This is a monumental win for Penn State, a crushing blow to Colorado, and a wake-up call to the rest of college football.
The Nittany Lions just got their quarterback of the future — and possibly, their next Heism
