Penn State’s Surprise 3-Star Tackle Commitment Could Change the Game—Here’s Why

Fuchs ranks as the No. 18 recruit out of Tennessee, No. 57 offensive tackle and No. 658 overall prospect in the cycle. He attends Beech High School in Henderson, Tennessee, and is the first recruit from the state to join Penn State’s 2026 class.

The Nittany Lions had to beat out Indiana and Kentucky, who also earned visits from Fuchs.Friday’s recruitin’ frenzy at Penn State just got wilder. Not long after a buzzing commitment from 4-star edge rusher Jackson Ford lit up the day, the Nittany Lions swiftly snagged another gem — 3-star offensive tackle Jack Fuchs. Both are now locked in for the 2026 haul, and man, this class is shaping up to be something special. Fuchs, towering at 6-foot-8 and tipping the scales at 290 pounds, ain’t just big; he’s got the kind of frame that screams future powerhouse on the line. Hailing from Beech High School in Henderson, Tennessee, he’s the first from his state to pledge to Penn State this cycle — a nod to the program’s expanding footprint. Penn State’s pile of committed players just hit 22, slotting them at eighth nationally and third in the conference — right behind blue bloods USC and Ohio State. And let’s be real: outbidding schools like Indiana and Kentucky for Fuchs? That’s a win worth noting. Trust me, the Nittany Lions’ 2026 class is a beast in the making. LEARN MORE.Fuchs is listed at 6-foot-8, 290 pounds, bringing great size for the position. He’ll likely continue to add mass as before he earns his first playing time.With his commitment, Penn State is up to 22 members in its class, which ranks No. 8 nationally and third in the conference behind USC and Ohio State.

After 4-star edge rusher Jackson Ford committed at noon, the Nittany Lions added a commitment from 3-star offensive tackle Jack Fuchs, both members of the 2026 recruiting class.

Penn State doubled down on the recruiting trail on Friday with a second commitment.