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 quarterback Jack Lambert for the 2026 season.

Preseason Player Profile

• Hometown: Hampstead, N.C.

• Height: 6-3

• Weight: 202

• Class in 2026: Redshirt Junior

Recruiting Rankings

Class of 2023: Unranked walk-on

Lambert was unranked in the Class of 2023, walking on with the Nittany Lions in 2023.

Career Stats

While Lambert has not officially recored a single stat for the Nittany Lions thus far, his senior year of high school showcased his talent, where he threw for 1,014 and 12 touchdowns.

Depth Chart Overview

As the only returning member from the Nittany Lions QB room of last year, Jack Lambert could still be an important depth piece. Having witnessed some of the offenses in the Big Ten, he can play a role on the scout team perhaps, as he can prepare the first team offense for tough conference games. He also holds his standing as one of the best academic performers on the team, maintaining a high GPA. While Lambert is not an elite player, his elite character leads by example.

Random Fact

In high school, Lanbert earned the prestigious North Carolina Scholar Award, which is given to those who achieve a rigorous high school curriculum.

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