Penn State football will undergo significant changes in 2026 under new head coach Matt Campbell, with a revamped roster featuring returning players and new transfers. Tight end Andrew Rappleyea, a redshirt junior from Millbrook, New York, is one of the key players to watch this season.
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 tight end Andrew Rappleyea for the 2026 season.
Class of 2023: Consensus 4-star, No. 6 ranked tight end, per 247sports
Andrew Rappleyea was a coveted blue-chip prospect who chose Penn State over other college football powerhouses, like Michigan and Ohio State.
After sitting for much of his first two seasons, Rappleyea finally made some contributions last year, catching 20 passes for 180 yards and three touchdowns.
Rappleyeaās pedigree is undeniable, but heāll likely be vying for the TE2 spot this offseason. With more established tight ends on the roster who Matt Campbell is more familiar with, the four-star pass-catcher has a better shot at being the backup. Thereās no shame in it though, as Campbellās offenses rely heavily on tight ends, with two of them catching more than 300 yards worth of passes last year at Iowa State.
Rappleyea hails from a family of athletes, with his mother, father, and brother all having played college sports in the past.
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Andrew Rappleyea is a tight end for Penn State, entering his redshirt junior season in 2026, and is expected to play a significant role on the revamped roster.
The 2026 Penn State football roster will feature a complete overhaul, including many new faces from the transfer portal and incoming recruits, under new head coach Matt Campbell.
Andrew Rappleyea hails from Millbrook, New York, stands 6 feet 4 inches tall, and weighs 251 pounds.
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