Tony Rojas

Tony Rojas is a redshirt-junior linebacker on Penn State’s 2026 roster. In 2024, he made 58 tackles, six tackles for loss, one sack, three interceptions and four pass breakups in 16 starts. He returned an interception 59 yards for a touchdown against SMU.

A 2025 injury limited Rojas to four games. In July 2026, he reported feeling stronger after rehabilitation, and his subsequent Penn State game production has established his return to a substantial defensive role. He made 12 tackles at Northwestern, ten with a sack and a forced fumble against USC, and 12 with two tackles for loss and a sack at Michigan.

Rojas earned AP second-team midseason All-America recognition on October 15. Through Michigan, he has started seven games and made 56 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, five sacks and two interceptions. His Michigan performance made three consecutive double-digit tackle games. With Alex Tatsch out for the rest of the season, Rojas and Kooper Ebel started at linebacker at Michigan; the remaining rotation continues to depend on the package and available personnel.