Class of 2026 three-star linebacker Mathieu Lamah has committed to Penn State football, he announced on Monday. Lamah is the second linebacker in the Nittany Lions’ 2026 class.

The 6’3″ and 235 pound linebacker hails from Nokesville, Virginia where he ranks as the No. 42 linebacker, No. 14 overall prospect in the state, and No. 543 in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.

Lamah joins a recruiting class ranked No. 6 in the country, per 247Sports. He is the second-ranked linebacker in the class behind four-star Terry Wiggins from Coatesville, Pennsylvania.

Lamah chose the Nittany Lions over the likes of Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, and Virginia Tech. To see what he can bring to Penn State’s linebacker core, check out his Hudl highlights here.

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