Previewing the 2026 season for Penn State SAF Jamison Patton

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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 safety Jamison Patton for the 2026 season.

Preseason Player Profile

Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa

Height: 6-2

Weight: 208 lbs

Class in 2026: Senior

Recruiting Rankings

Class of 2023: Consensus 3-star, No. 52 athlete per 247sports

Patton was brought in three years ago as an intriguing multi-sport athlete, having played basketball in high school. That versatility shone through on the football field too, with Patton taking snaps at quarterback and wide receiver as well as safety. He chose Iowa State over some other notable schools, like UCLA and Iowa, and now will make the move to Penn State along with his head coach.

Career Stats

Patton appeared in 34 games across his three seasons with the Cyclones. He accumulated 79 total tackles, 1.5 of which were for a loss, along with four interceptions.

Depth Chart Overview

Patton struggled to find the field much at Iowa State in a crowded safety room, but he has a chance to make a name for himself with the Nittany Lions. The position group is thin here at Penn State after a handful of safeties transferred and Zakee Wheatley, the leader of the group, left for the draft. Patton should be squarely in play for a significant role this year.

Random Fact

Along with playing quarterback and wide receiver in high school, Patton also led his team in rushing back in 2021 with 548 yards and seven touchdowns.

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