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Previewing the 2026 season for Penn State CB Max Heffner
TL;DR
Penn State football's 2026 season features a revamped roster under new head coach Matt Campbell, including cornerback Max Heffner, a redshirt freshman from Birdsboro, Pennsylvania.
Key points
- Penn State football has a new head coach, Matt Campbell.
- The roster is significantly changed with many new players.
- Max Heffner is a redshirt freshman cornerback from Birdsboro, Pennsylvania.
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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 cornerback Max Heffner for the 2026 season.
Preseason Player Profile
- Hometown: Birdsboro, Pennsylvania
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 181 lbs
- Class in 2026: Redshirt Freshman
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2025: No recruiting information available.
Career Stats
Heffner hasn’t played in college yet, but posted 41 tackles and two tackles for loss in his senior year of high school.
Depth Chart Overview
Heffner is likely to spend another year as a developmental squad player. The coaching staff named him the Developmental Squad Defensive Player of the Week one time in 2025.
Random Fact
Heffner also played wide receiver in high school, catching 36 passes for 652 yards and three touchdowns in his final season.
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Q&A
Who is Max Heffner and what is his role for Penn State in 2026?
Max Heffner is a cornerback for Penn State, entering his redshirt freshman season in 2026.
What changes are happening to the Penn State football roster in 2026?
The Penn State football roster is undergoing significant changes with many new players from the transfer portal and incoming recruits.
What is the significance of the 2026 season for Penn State football?
The 2026 season is significant for Penn State football as it marks the beginning of a new era under head coach Matt Campbell with a completely overhauled roster.