Matt Campbell’s ties to Iowa State continue to pay dividends for Penn State as the Nittany Lions add another Cyclone to the roster through the transfer portal.
Offensive tackle Will Tompkins has officially committed to Penn State after spending his true freshman season at Iowa State. Tompkins did not appear in a game for the Cyclones, preserving his eligibility and giving Penn State a long-term developmental piece along the offensive line.
A native of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Tompkins was a highly regarded high school prospect. He earned three-star ratings from both 247Sports and On3, while Rivals viewed him even more favorably. Rivals graded Tompkins as a four-star recruit and ranked him No. 245 overall in the Rivals 300, making him one of the more underrated linemen in his class.
At 6-foot-6 with the frame to add strength, Tompkins fits the profile of a prototypical Big Ten offensive tackle. While he remains a projection at the college level, Penn State’s staff clearly values his upside, physical tools, and familiarity with Campbell’s program and expectations.
Add Nittany Sports Now as a preferred source in Google! Click here to add us.Because Tompkins did not see the field during his freshman year, he is expected to have four years of eligibility remaining after taking a redshirt. That gives Penn State ample time to develop him within its offensive line system.
The addition reinforces Campbell’s emphasis on building depth and continuity up front, while continuing to leverage relationships formed during his time at Iowa State to strengthen Penn State’s roster for the future.
