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Khalil Dinkins Signs Free Agent Deal With San Francisco 49ers

Posted on: by Jonathan Spina

By: Jared Barton

Following the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, North Allegheny and Penn State grad Khalil Dinkins has signed his first professional contract.

Dinkins inked a deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday evening.

Dinkins played in 12 games this past season for the Nittany Lions, starting seven. He had 14 catches for 167 yards, including two touchdowns. He was voted All-Big Ten Honorable Mention for the postseason by coaches and media.

He played in 37 other games spread across three other active seasons following a redshirt year. He finished his collegiate career with 37 catches for 399 yards and seven touchdowns. He was known for his blocking capabilities throughout his time at Penn State.

A multi-sport athlete, Dinkins starred for North Allegheny on the gridiron and on the hardwood. Dinkins earned two all-state awards his senior year, was selected as a First-Team All-State linebacker by MaxPreps and by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers Association. He was North Allegheny’s male athlete of the year in 2021.

On offense, Dinkins saw time at receiver, running back and quarterback. Dinkins rushed for 222 yards and four touchdowns on 34 carries. As a receiver, he hauled in 20 receptions for 284 yards and a team-leading four receiving touchdowns. Khalil delivered big plays for NA on defense, including a 40-yard interception return for a touchdown in a victory over Central Catholic.

Among his many football accolades received, Dinkins was named first-team all-conference by the Big 56, chosen for the Fabulous 22 Team by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Trib HSSN’s Terrific 25. For the Tigers basketball squad, Dinkins earned first-team all-section accolades from the Big 56 and played in the annual Roundball Classic at Geneva College.