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 lineman Will Tompkins for the 2026 season.
Preseason Player Profile
- Hometown: Cedar Falls, Iowa
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 315
- Class in 2026: Redshirt Freshman
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2025: Composite 3-star recruit, No. 44 offensive tackle per 247Sports
Will Tompkins was a key recruiting target for Matt Campbell while still at Iowa State. Rated as the fourth-best player overall in the state of Iowa, Campbell likely considered Tompkins a top priority in the Class of 2025. The three-star player committed to Iowa State and then followed Campbell to Penn State by way of the transfer portal. Tompkins was rated as a three-star transfer player according to 247Sports.
Penn State was among the schools to extend an offer to Tompkins during the recruiting process, but Tompkins never managed to take a visit to Happy Valley during his high school recruiting process.
Career Stats
Will Tompkins did not make any appearances for Iowa State during his true freshman season of 2025.
Depth Chart Overview
Will Tompkins will be expected to be a reserve option for the Nittany Lions offensive line at the start of the 2026 season. The offensive tackle positions should be anchored by Malachi Goodman and Anthony Donkoh as the 2026 season begins, and the top backups will likely consist of Garrett Sexton and Owen Aliciene, both redshirt freshmen.
Random Fact
Will Tompkins also participated in track and field in high school.
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