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Andrew Rappleyea recognized as top Penn State player for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:01 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Andrew Rappleyea recognized as top Penn State player for 2026 season
Summary

The staff at BSD has voted Andrew Rappleyea as a top Penn State player heading into the 2026 season. Rappleyea, a tight end, showed promise during the 2025 season after battling back from injury. He finished strong, recording a touchdown in each of his last three games. Penn State's depth at tight end this fall includes Rappleyea alongside Benjamin Brahmer and Gabe Burkle, potentially making for a formidable tight end group. The Nittany Lions look to improve their offensive performance after a challenging previous season that saw the team start with a 3-3 record.

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  • •BSD staff votes Andrew Rappleyea among top players for 2026 season.
  • •Rappleyea recovered from injury, finished 2025 with strong performances.
  • •He recorded touchdowns in his last three games of the 2025 season.
  • •Penn State has a deep tight end group with Rappleyea, Brahmer, and Burkle.
  • •The team aims to improve on a 3-3 start to the 2025 season.
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  • 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State’s Top 10 Players for 2026: Andrew Rappelyea
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The BSD staff recently voted for the top 10 Penn State players heading into 2026. The votes are dictated by how the players are expected to perform in the upcoming season, without factoring in long-term or NFL potential. Each member submitted a ballot with players ranked 1-10, with a first-place vote being 10 points, a […]

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