Safety Marcus Neal Jr. transferred to Penn State from Iowa State in a wave of transfers following Matt Campbell to Happy Valley. Biggest question for 2026When it comes to Marcus Neal Jr. and his new role with Penn State, there is not too much that needs to be asked. Given his track record coming from Iowa State, Neal Jr. appeared to be on the rise as one of the top safeties in the Big 12. Penn State Top 25 Players in 2026Previous: WR Chase SowellKevin McGuire is the lead writer for Nittany Lions Wire, part of the USA TODAY Network. This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Penn State Top 25 players for 2026: Marcus Neal Jr.