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Previewing the 2026 season for Penn State OL Brock Riker
TL;DR
Penn State's 2026 football season features a revamped roster under new head coach Matt Campbell, including offensive lineman Brock Riker, a redshirt sophomore from Brock, Texas.
Key points
- Penn State football has a new head coach, Matt Campbell.
- The roster for 2026 will be significantly different due to transfers and new recruits.
- Brock Riker is a redshirt sophomore offensive lineman from Brock, Texas.
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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 offensive lineman Brock Riker for the 2026 season.
Preseason Player Profile
- Hometown: Brock, Texas
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 291
- Class in 2026: Redshirt sophomore
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2024: Composite 3-star recruit, No. 105 interior offensive lineman per 247Sports
Brock Riker originally committed to Texas State out of high school in the Class of 2024. The Texas native was a three-star recruit coming out of high school and signed with the Bobcats over a handful of offers from some Group of Five programs and FCS options in Texas. Riker entered the transfer portal in December 2025 and committed to Penn State in January 2026.
Career Stats
Riker started 12 games at center for Texas State in 2025 and allowed zero sacks. Riker played in four games as a true freshman in 2024 for the Bobcats. Riker was named a second-team Freshman All-American by The Athletic in 2025.
Depth Chart Overview
Q&A
Who is Brock Riker and what is his role in the 2026 Penn State football season?
Brock Riker is an offensive lineman for Penn State, entering his redshirt sophomore season in 2026.
What changes are expected for Penn State football in the 2026 season?
The 2026 season will see a completely overhauled roster for Penn State, with many new players from the transfer portal and incoming recruits.
What is the significance of the new head coach Matt Campbell for Penn State football?
Matt Campbell's appointment as head coach marks a new era for Penn State football, aiming to reshape the team's performance and culture.
