Penn State football will have a completely overhauled roster to get to know in 2026 under new head coach Matt Campbell. Following one of the most active offseasons in recent memory for Penn State with a flurry of activity in the transfer portal, fans will have a lot of catching up to do in getting to know this year’s Penn State roster. Fortunately, not every face will be brand new to fans. Regardless, we will be here to give you a fresh overview of every player on the roster for the 2026 season with a series of player profiles.
From all of the returning players, a long list of new faces from the transfer portal, and incoming recruits from the Class of 2026, we will have you covered with this year’s player profiles for the Penn State roster. Here is a quick look at offensive tackle Anthony Donkoh for the 2026 season.
Preseason Player Profile
- Hometown: Aldie, Virginia
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 332
- Class in 2026: Redshirt junior
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2023: Composite 4-star recruit, No. 16 interior offensive lineman per 247Sports
Anthony Donkoh was one of the top players to come out of the state of Virginia in the Class of 2023. Donkoh was ranked as the No. 9 overall player in Virginia, with fellow Penn State commits like Alex Birchmeier and Tony Rojas being among the top-three players in the state. Donkoh committed to Penn State in January 2022 and never wavered. He also had offers from Virginia Tech, Duke, and West Virginia on the table.
Career Stats
Anthony Donkoh has played in 28 games the past three seasons, and he has started in 21 of those games. He played in all 13 games played by Penn State during the 2025 season. He was named an All-Big Ten honorable mention by Big Ten coaches and media following the 2024 season, when he started 10 games at right tackle for the Nittany Lions.
Depth Chart Overview
Considering he was a regular starter for Penn State last season, Anthony Donkoh is a safe bet to be anchoring the right tackle position this year. Donkoh is actually Penn State’s only projected starter returning to the team this season, although he played more at right guard previously. But there are players on the line with previous starting experience elsewhere.
Random Fact
Anthony Donkoh was named his high school team’s MVP three separate times and allowed one sack in three years at the varsity level. He also lettered in wrestling in high school.
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