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 wide receiver Karon Brookins for the 2026 season.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Pennsauken, N.J.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 207 lbs
Class in 2026: Redshirt Freshman
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2025: three-star recruit, No. 124 WR in class
Career Stats
Brookins does not have any career collegiate stats. However, in his high school career, his best season came in 2023-24, when he posted 32 receptions snd 575 yards that went for seven touchdowns.
Depth Chart Overview
Brookins could best be used as a rotational option on the boundary for the Nittany Lions. His size and athleticism lend themselves to a potentially solid target share, but sitting behind the experience of Chase Sowell, Brett Eskildsen, and Koby Howard could help him carve outa spot in 2027 and beyond. Expect Brookins to be competing for a spot in the two deep rotation.
Random Fact
Brookins was a high jumper in high school, with a personal best record of 6’6″.
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