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 cornerback Jahmir Joseph for the 2026 season.

Preseason Player Profile

• Hometown: Nyack, New York

• Height: 6-0

• Weight: 190 lbs

• Class in 2026: Redshirt Freshman

Recruiting Rankings

Class of 2025: Consensus 4-star, No. 27 ranked cornerback, per 247Sports

A number of other big schools, like Ohio State and Oregon, were in play for Jahmir Joseph. Thankfully, Penn State seemed to be the only school he ever really considered, and he committed without ever giving those schools a visit.

Career Stats

The four-star cornerback didn’t get to play much in his freshman season, but he was unleashed in the Pinstripe Bowl. Finishing the year with seven tackles, one interception, and one pass breakup, Joseph had five tackles and his only pass breakup in the Bowl game.

Depth Chart Overview

Considered one of the best defensive backs in his class, the Nittany Lions have high hopes for Joseph. He won’t just be handed a big role in the secondary, but he has more than enough talent to emerge as a high-level starter, or a mainstay of the cornerback rotation at the very least.

Random Fact

Joseph played basketball in high school, earning First-Team All-League honors.

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