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Previewing the 2026 season for Penn State DL Liam Andrews
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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 defensive tackle Liam Andrews for the 2026 season.
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Preseason Player Profile
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Hometown:Brookline, Massachusetts
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Height:6-4
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Weight:290
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Class in 2026:Redshirt Sophomore
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2024:Composite 4-star recruit, No. 21 defensive lineman per 247Sports
Originally seen as the No. 1 interior O-lineman in his class, Andrews committed to the Nittany Lions as a defensive lineman.
Career Stats
Liam Andres has only played 20 competitive snaps across 4 appearances for the Nittany Lions . However, he has been one of the developmental squad's most important players, being named the Defensive Player of the Week by the coaching staff twice last season.
Depth Chart Overview
While Andrews could still provide help in the scouting report, he has a chance to be a breakout candidate for the Nittany Lions on the left hand side. While the starting role will be occupied by transfer Armstrong Nnodim , Andrews has worked hard to bulk up and be prepared for more important snaps this season. His versatility as well in certain alignments could be a massive help up front for the Nittany Lions as they try and decipher who the best fits are in their D-line.
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Random Fact
Andrews actually played a bit of goalie in lacrosse in his high school career.
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