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Previewing the 2026 season for Penn State DL Alijah Carnell
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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 lineman Alijah Carnell for the 2026 season.
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Preseason Player Profile
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Hometown:Henderson, Nevada
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Height:6-5
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Weight:296
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Class in 2026:Redshirt Sophomore
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2024:Composite 3-star recruit, No. 220 defensive lineman per 247Sports
Alijah Carnell was originally recruited by Matt Campbell at Iowa State in the Class of 2024. The three-star lineman committed to Campbell and the Cyclones over offers from Big 12 rival Kansas State as well as some non-power conference options like North Texas and Nevada. Penn State was not among the schools to offer Carnell out of high school.
Career Stats
Alijah Carnnell appeared in 11 games for Iowa State in 2025 and four games as a true freshman in 2024. He has recorded a total of eight tackles with credit for half a sack heading into the 2026 season.
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Depth Chart Overview
Penn State has a number of options to fill the depth chart at defensive end positions this season, which is where Alijah Carnell is likely to be found. That likely means that Carnell will be found deep on the depth chart this season when the season begins. The top spots on the line will potentially be filled by players like Max Granville and Yvan Kemajou.
Random Fact
Alijah Carnell played for high school powerhouse Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, Nevada and was a part of a team that went a combined 26-1 as a junior and a senior.
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