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Penn State Re-Offers 4-Star 2028 Linebacker Brayden Bonik
The Nittany Lions are looking to bolster their future recruiting classes after recent losses.
Mar. 15, 2026 at 11:35am
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The Penn State Nittany Lions have re-offered fast-rising, four-star linebacker prospect Brayden Bonik from the 2028 recruiting class. Bonik, a Texas product, is an intriguing multi-sport athlete who impressed with 62 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles in his only season of high school ball so far.
Why it matters
Penn State is looking to rebuild its recruiting pipeline after the midseason collapse and firing of former head coach James Franklin last year. The Nittany Lions hope that re-offering Bonik, who has strong NFL ties through his father's coaching career, will help them land a top prospect for their future classes.
The details
With new head coach Matt Campbell leading the charge, Penn State has shifted its recruiting philosophy and is now re-offering Brayden Bonik, a four-star linebacker who was originally offered by the previous regime last summer. Bonik, a six-foot-one, 195-pound prospect, has two more high school seasons to complete before he can join a college program.
- Bonik was originally offered by Penn State's previous coaching staff last summer.
- Penn State has re-offered Bonik as they look to bolster their future recruiting classes in 2026-03-15.
The players
Brayden Bonik
A four-star linebacker prospect from the 2028 recruiting class who has impressed with his production and NFL ties through his father's coaching career.
Matt Campbell
The new head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions, who has shifted the program's recruiting philosophy since taking over.
James Franklin
The former head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions, who was fired midway through last season.
What’s next
Penn State will look to beat out other top programs for Bonik's commitment as he continues his high school career over the next two seasons.
The takeaway
Penn State's re-offer of Brayden Bonik highlights the program's efforts to rebuild its recruiting pipeline under new head coach Matt Campbell after the tumultuous end to the James Franklin era.
