Penn State Players Spread Across New Teams | Penn State Nittany Lions Football News

Penn State’s roster exploded with movement this offseason—49 players hit the transfer portal, each finding new homes and new roles. Four key defenders, including linebacker Amare Campbell dubbed the “quarterback of the defense,” followed Jim Knowles to Tennessee, though standout Chaz Coleman was medically disqualified. Virginia Tech scooped up 12 players, including projected 2026 starter Ethan Grunkemeyer and impact receivers Luke Reynolds and Tyseer Denmark. Temple welcomes three former Nittany Lions, led by spring-game standout Jaxon Smolik, while safety King Mack heads to NC State as a surefire starter. Cornerback A.J. Harris battles for a starting spot at Indiana, and running back Tikey Hayes, after JUCO success, commits to Nebraska—reshaping the future for all. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/592ba4ddbd81760a