Previewing the 2026 season for Penn State DT Ty Blanding

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 tackle Ty Blanding for the 2026 season.

Preseason Player Profile

• Hometown: Bronx, New York
• Height: 6-1
• Weight: 296 lb
• Class in 2026: Redshirt junior

Recruiting Rankings

Class of 2023: Consensus 3-star recruit, No. 67 defensive lineman and No. 2 recruit from New York per 247Sports

Ty Blanding held a few notable offers coming out of high school. He ultimately committed to Penn State over offers from schools like Michigan, Oregon, and Miami.

Career Stats

Ty Blanding appeared in all 13 games played by Penn State during the 2025 season and recorded 9 tackles (6 solo) with a pair of tackles for loss. Blanding recorded two tackles with a solo TFL in Penn State's Pinstripe Bowl victory over Clemson. Blanding has appeared in 20 games with 12 total tackles and 3 TFL.

Depth Chart Overview

Ty Blanding will likely be a reserve option for the Penn State defensive line. The defensive tackle positions will likely be filled by transfer additions Siale Taupaki and Keanu Williams, while other new faces like Armstrong Nnodim and Dallas Vakalahi could be among the other players filling depth on the line.