Previewing the 2026 season for Penn State DL Yvan Kemajou
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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 end Yvan Kemajou for the 2026 season.
Preseason Player Profile
- Hometown: Burtonsville, Maryland
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 252
- Class in 2026: Sophomore
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2025: Composite 4-star recruit, No. 33 defensive lineman per 247Sports
Penn State picked up a solid commitment in the Class of 2025 with four-star defensive lineman Yvan Kemajou. Kemajou committed to Penn State over offers from Rutgers, Duke, Indiana, and Virginia Tech in the final stages of his recruiting process. Kemajou committed to Penn State in July 2024 days after an unofficial visit to the campus, and he later signed in the early signing period that December.
Career Stats
Yvan Kemajou played in 11 games and started one for the Nittany Lions during the 2025 season. His first career start came in Penn State’s appearance in the Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson as he was one of four Penn State players to make their first career starts. In his 11 appearances for the Nittany Lions last season, Kemajou recorded 13 total tackles with 5 TFL and 1.5 sacks.
Depth Chart Overview
Coming into the 2026 college football season, Yvan Kemajou could be preparing for a major step forward in Penn State’s defensive line plans. Kemajou has been highlighted as a player that has impressed new head coach Matt Campbell, and he may have played himself into a potential starting role on the edge of Penn State’s defensive line. Penn State could have some young studs on the edges with Kemajou on one side and Max Granville on the other, while the position could be backed by veteran leadership with transfer Ikenna Ezeogu and Colorado transfer Alexander McPherson.
Random Fact
Yvan Kemajou plans to own his own engineering firm one day.
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