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Penn State football is set for a revamped 2026 season under new head coach Matt Campbell, featuring a mix of returning players and newcomers from the transfer portal. Defensive end LaVar Arrington II is highlighted as a key player for the upcoming season.
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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 defensive end LaVar Arrington II for the 2026 season.
Class of 2025: Composite 4-star recruit, No. 10 LB per 247Sports
While Arrington did not play in his true freshman season, he had a remarkable junior season of high school, where he recorded 65 total tackles and an impressive 12 sacks.
Making the transition from linebacker to defensive end, Arrington should be able to get significant playing time in a position group of uncertainty for the Blue and White. However, with players like Yvan Kemajou and Max Granville expected to be ahead of him, look for Arrington to play a bit more of a hybrid role or come in for situational packages.
Penn State football will have a completely overhauled roster with new head coach Matt Campbell and numerous players from the transfer portal.
LaVar Arrington II is a defensive end from Annapolis, Maryland, and will be a sophomore in the 2026 season, contributing to the team's defensive lineup.
The transfer portal has played a crucial role in reshaping Penn State's roster, bringing in new talent to complement returning players for the 2026 season.
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While Arrington is known for having his famous father play in Happy Valley as well, Arrington also has the same tattoo of a Penn State Nittany Lion on his arm as his father got in the late '90s.
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