#39
Tyriq Blanding
Returning to Penn State for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Tyriq Blanding
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
Penn State
NFL
NFL Draft
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2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2024Penn State13-3HC: James Franklin · Run-leaning, fast tempo
2025Penn State7-6HC: James Franklin · Run-leaning
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Penn State | 9 | 6 | 2.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
| 2024 | Penn State | 3 | 2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 12 | 8 | 3.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 18 · 2025
W 22–10
at Clemson
2 TOT · 1 SOLO · 1 TFL
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Penn State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive tackle · Penn State
Returning around him
- 56% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 8 Penn State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -10 net (38 in / 48 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Penn State · Last season: 7-6 (AP #7) · Talent rank #10 · 2026 recruiting class #65
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #9086
Peaked at #9086 this season.