Class of 2026 three-star defensive lineman Alexander Haskell has committed to Penn State football, he announced on Friday via Instagram live.

The Philadelphia native is ranked as the No. 26 prospect in Pennsylvania and No. 75 defensive lineman, per the 247Sports Composite rankings. Haskell finished his junior season with 32 tackles and 5.5 sacks, helping pave the way to an 11-2 record and Pennsylvania 6A state championship for St. Joseph’s Prep.

The 6’4″, 265-pound recruit is the third defensive lineman to join Penn State’s 2026 recruiting class following fellow three-star Isaac Chukwurah and four-star Daniel Jennings. The Nittany Lions’ class of 2026 ranks as the No. 4 overall recruiting class in the nation, per 247Sports.

Haskell chose Penn State over Michigan and Syracuse. Check out his Hudl highlights here to see what the newest Nittany Lion brings to Happy Valley.

About the Author

Oscar Orellana

Oscar is a third-year broadcast journalism student from Los Angeles. He's probably at the movies. He mostly writes about Penn State football. Email him at oscar@onwardstate.com.

How Centre County Voted In The 2026 Midterm Elections

Centre County saw a 55.32% voter turnout rate in the general election.

Man Accused of Stealing Vehicle From State College Hotel & Driving Drunk

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 12.

‘Blood In The Water’: Penn State Football Cornerback Audavion Collins & Secondary Elevating Surrounding Units

“He does a good job of making everyone else around him better because he’s the hardest-working guy on the field at all times.”