Previewing the 2026 season for Penn State CB Zion Tracy

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 Zion Tracy for the 2026 season.

Preseason Player Profile

• Hometown: Hempstead, New York
• Height: 5-11
• Weight: 186 lbs
• Class in 2026: Senior

Recruiting Rankings

Class of 2023: 3- or 4-star recruit depending on the ranking system. No. 44 ranked cornerback, per 247Sports.

Career Stats

Tracy has put together a solid career at Penn State, with last season being his best. All together, he has 80 tackles, seven of them for a loss, two sacks, two interceptions, and a forced fumble across his three seasons with the Nittany Lions.

Depth Chart Overview

Judging by Matt Campbell’s press conference to kick off spring practices, Tracy is going to be a major factor in the secondary. The new head coach envisions the senior defensive back as a versatile chess piece who can move all over the field, so expect to see Tracy lined up at an array of positions this season.

Random Fact

Tracy has played more snaps during his Penn State career than anyone else on the roster.