In the midst of one of Penn State football‘s most decisive official visit weekends, chances to look ahead towards 2028 could see few and far between. Still, with several key areas Matt Campbell wants to improve on, it is important that he can diagnose them as quickly as possible. One in particular is the QB position, where they swung and whiffed badly on several key recruits before settling on three star Will Wood.
Now, Campbelll will be looking to ensure the position’s future by looking at 2028 options, which include three star recruit Drew Sheridan in the 2028 cycle. Last week, the Nittany Lions hosted the young QB, hoping to make an early impression on him. As a native of Michigan, he is in a key battleground state that Campbell wants to be successful in.
Really enjoyed being back @PennStateFball and continuing building relationships . Thanks @CoachJWaters@T_Mouser@CoachMC_PSU@CoachTerryPSU for a great camp and coaching me up. #lefty@AllenTrieu@tyler_calvaruso@RyanSnyderOn3@SeanFitzOn3@ThomasFrankCarr@RisingStars6… pic.twitter.com/rPOvUoGtvy
— Drew “Lefty” Sheridan✝️3⭐️ (@drewsheridan9) June 4, 2026
With several rival Big Ten schools such as Michigan and Michigan State pushing to have them on their squads, Penn State must be diligent in order to stay in the race. While the QB only ranks No. 33 amongst all quarterbacks, he is seen as a quarterback that Campbell can mold. In a room that could look very crowded next year, having a developmental piece could be vital for the long term future.
There are several QBs already on the Penn State big board for next year, including several four stars such as Christopher Vargas. It is important not just for Sheridan but for the Nittany Lions to see personal growth and maturity from the high school junior next season in order for them to truly follow through on their intentions.
This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Penn State eyes 2028 quarterback recruit Drew Sheridan
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