DEPTH CHART

Complete breakdown of the Penn State Nittany Lions football roster by position.

2026 ACTIVE ROSTER

Formation Visualizer (Projected Starters)

PENN STATE

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VACANT (LT)

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VACANT (LG)

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VACANT (C)

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VACANT (RG)

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VACANT (RT)

88

Burkle (TE)

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Sowell (X)

3

Becht (QB)

23

Peoples (RB)

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Sowell (Z)

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Sowell (H)

* Field diagram represents standard base formation alignment.

OFFENSE

Quarterbacks

Analyst Note:The 2026 quarterback room is defined by the arrival of transfer Rocco Becht, who reunites with his former head coach Matt Campbell. With Drew Allar off to the NFL, Ethan Grunkemeyer transferring to Virginia Tech, and Beau Pribula no longer on the Penn State roster, Becht is the post-spring lead option. Alex Manske, Connor Barry, and the younger options shape the depth conversation behind him.

Quarterback

Rocco Becht

Redshirt Senior (Transferred from Iowa State) - 6'1", 209 lbs

Alex Manske

Redshirt Freshman - 6'3", 225 lbs

Connor Barry

Senior - 6'1", 206 lbs

Running Backs

Analyst Note:Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton are both off to the NFL, so the 2026 backfield is a true reset. Ohio State transfer James Peoples, Iowa State transfer Carson Hansen, and returner Quinton Martin Jr. give the staff multiple early-down options coming out of spring practice.

Running Back

James Peoples

Redshirt Sophomore - 5'10", 204 lbs

Carson Hansen

Redshirt Junior - 6'2", 220 lbs

Quinton Martin Jr.

Junior - 6'1", 210 lbs

Cam Wallace

Redshirt Sophomore - 5'9", 203 lbs

Receivers

Analyst Note:The wide receiver room has undergone a complete overhaul. The addition of Keith Jones Jr. (Grambling State) gives the offense another boundary option, while tight end shifted after Luke Reynolds transferred to Virginia Tech. Benjamin Brahmer, Gabe Burkle, and the current Penn State tight ends now shape that part of the passing game.

Wide Receiver

Chase Sowell

Redshirt Senior - 6'3", 205 lbs

Brett Eskildsen

Junior - 6'1", 197 lbs

Keith Jones Jr.

Junior - 6'2", 195 lbs

Tight End

Gabe Burkle

Redshirt Sophomore - 6'6", 255 lbs

Benjamin Brahmer

Junior - 6'7", 245 lbs

Cooper Alexander

Sophomore - 6'4", 245 lbs

DEFENSE

Defensive Line

Analyst Note:The departures of Abdul Carter and Dani Dennis-Sutton to the NFL leave major edge production to replace. Max Granville is one of the young defensive ends to watch, while Utah transfer Dallas Vakalahi gives the interior line another experienced body.

Defensive End

Max Granville

Redshirt Sophomore - 6'3", 251 lbs

Ikenna Ezeogu

Redshirt Senior - 6'5", 275 lbs

Elijah Reeder

Freshman - 6'4", 235 lbs

Edge Rusher

Position to be filled

Secondary

Analyst Note:The secondary has one of the clearest returning-player cores on the roster. Zion Tracy gives Penn State a proven nickel/corner option, while the safety room still needs to sort out roles through camp. The responsible depth-chart view is that this group has real experience, but the final rotation should stay tied to official listings and game usage.

Safety

Omarion Davis

Senior - 6'2", 205 lbs

Ibn McDaniels

Redshirt Sophomore - 6'3", 209 lbs

Marcus Neal Jr.

Redshirt Sophomore - 6'1", 200 lbs

Historical Roster

Players transferred or moved to professional leagues

Offense (Past)

Quarterbacks

Quarterback

Drew Allar

Senior (NFL - Pittsburgh Steelers) - 6'5", 236 lbs

Ethan Grunkemeyer

Redshirt Senior (Transferred to Virginia Tech) - 6'3", 215 lbs

Beau Pribula

Transferred from Penn State - 6'2", 206 lbs

Running Backs

Running Back

Nicholas Singleton

Senior (NFL - Tennessee Titans) - 6'0", 227 lbs

Kaytron Allen

Senior (NFL - Washington Commanders) - 5'11", 222 lbs

Receivers

Wide Receiver

KeAndre Lambert-Smith

Graduate (now at Auburn) - 6'1", 190 lbs

Harrison Wallace III

Senior (NFL Draft) - 6'1", 195 lbs

Julian Fleming

Senior (2025 UDFA cycle) - 6'2", 206 lbs

Omari Evans

Senior (Transferred to Washington) - 6'0", 189 lbs

Devonte Ross

Senior (NFL Draft) - 5'10", 190 lbs

Liam Clifford

Senior (NFL Draft) - 6'1", 200 lbs

Kaden Saunders

Junior (Transferred to Southern Miss) - 5'10", 180 lbs

Tight End

Luke Reynolds

Transferred to Virginia Tech - 6'6", 245 lbs

Tyler Warren

Former Penn State / Ole Miss (NFL Draft) - 6'6", 256 lbs

Defense (Past)

Defensive Line

Defensive End

Chop Robinson

Junior (now in NFL) - 6'3", 254 lbs

Dani Dennis-Sutton

Senior (NFL - Green Bay Packers) - 6'5", 272 lbs

Chaz Coleman

Freshman (Transferred to Tennessee) - 6'5", 230 lbs

Edge Rusher

Abdul Carter

Junior (now in NFL) - 6'3", 252 lbs

Secondary

Safety

Jaylen Reed

Senior (NFL Draft) - 6'1", 205 lbs

Zakee Wheatley

Senior (NFL - Carolina Panthers) - 6'2", 198 lbs

ROSTER NOTES

- The 2026 roster section displays currently active players on the Penn State football team

- Players are listed in order of depth (1st string, 2nd string, etc.)

- The historical roster section includes players who have transferred or moved to professional leagues

- Injuries and performance may affect position rankings throughout the season

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