Penn State defensive end Jackson Ford profiles for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Penn State defensive end Jackson Ford is set to join the Nittany Lions for the 2026 season under new head coach Matt Campbell. Ford, a freshman from Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, is a 4-star recruit, previously ranked as the No. 22 edge rusher by 247Sports. Although he has not played for the Nittany Lions yet, he had an impressive senior season at Malvern Prep, recording 31 total tackles. Ford could see significant playing time in the edge rushing rotation alongside fellow newcomers. He previously committed to Penn State on June 27, 2025, amid heavy interest from Big Ten rivals.
- •Jackson Ford is a 6-5, 252-pound freshman from Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
- •He was the first Class of 2026 commit for Penn State.
- •Ford joins a young edge rushing rotation for the upcoming season.
- •He impressed with 31 tackles in his senior year at Malvern Prep.
- •Ford participated in spring drills with the first and second team.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Previewing the 2026 season for Penn State DE Jackson Ford
"Get to know Penn State defensive end Jackson Ford as he joins the Nittany Lions' edge rushing rotation in 2026.
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