Cody Chittum, a highly regarded 157-pound wrestler, has committed to the Penn State Nittany Lions, bolstering their already formidable lineup. Chittum’s journey to this commitment has been marked by several significant transitions.
Initially, Chittum committed to the University of Minnesota in June 2021. However, he reopened his recruitment in the summer of 2022 and subsequently committed to the University of Iowa in July 2022. Despite this commitment, he did not enroll at Iowa and instead spent a year training with the Hawkeye Wrestling Club in Iowa City. During this period, he achieved notable success, including a second-place finish at the Bill Farrell Memorial International in New York and a silver medal at the Ibrahim Moustafa Ranking Event in Egypt. citeturn0search1
In May 2023, Chittum made another significant change by flipping his commitment from Iowa to Iowa State University. He expressed admiration for Iowa State’s program and planned to enroll there by mid-June 2023. However, in April 2024, reports indicated that Chittum had committed to Penn State, signaling his third major commitment in a short span. citeturn0search3
Chittum’s recruitment history reflects a dynamic journey, with each transition highlighting his pursuit of the optimal environment to develop his wrestling career. His commitment to Penn State is expected to have a significant impact on the team’s performance in the upcoming seasons.
