Ex-Penn State WR enrolls at Big 12 contender out of transfer portal

It’s been known that former Penn State football WR Dante Cephas has been interested in Kansas State. It’s the only school that he has publicly been linked to since entering the transfer portal. Cephas was with the Nittany Lions for less than one full year and did not live up to the potential that many believed he had. Now, he has officially enrolled at Kansas State as Dante Cephas has found a new home.

Former Penn State football WR officially enrolls at Big 12 contender after hitting the transfer portal

It was officially announced by Ryan Wallace of GoPowerCat.com which is Kansas State’s 247sports affiliate that Dante Cephas has enrolled in classes at Kansas State. This comes just a few days after Wallace placed a crystal ball predicting the Wildcats to land Cephas from the transfer portal. During his time as a Nittany Lion Cephas accounted for 22 catches for 246 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Reuniting with a familiar coach

Ahead of the 2023 season, Kansas State hired former Kent State wide receiver coach Matthew Middleton. Many Penn State fans know that Dante Cephas is from Penn Hills, PA so why would he have an interest in Kansas State? It’s about familiar faces. His career started at Kent State where he dominated the MAC competition.  If Cephas wants to get back to his peak form he is hoping his old coach can help him get there.