After all the rumors, it's official.
Jackson Smith, a left-handed defenseman and projected top-15 NHL entry draft pick, has announced his commitment to Penn State via Instagram.
BREAKING: Jackson Smith, a projected top-10 2025 NHL entry draft pick, has officially committed to Penn State.The Nittany Lions have been linked to Smith since the beginning of June.The left-handed defenseman tallied 54 points, 43 assists and 11 goals last season in the WHL. pic.twitter.com/1axqU73s8w
— Chase Fisher (@chase_fisher4) June 15, 2025
Scott Wheeler of the Athletic reported Smith's pledge to the Nittany Lions on June 1 but walked back on it moments later.