Class of 2026 four-star athlete Matt Sieg has committed to Penn State football, he announced moments before kickoff of the Penn State-Ohio State game on Saturday.

The McDonald, Pennsylvania, native is the No. 5-ranked player in the Keystone State and is the No. 17-ranked safety in the nation, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. By the same metric, Penn State’s 2026 recruiting class was ranked No. 5 in the country before Sieg’s commitment.

In his junior season at Fort Cherry High School, Sieg has recorded 20 total tackles, an interception, and a tackle for loss, according to his MaxPreps profile.

Sieg chose the Nittany Lions over the likes of Iowa, Maryland, and Michigan State. To see what the 5’11” and 180-pounder brings to Penn State, check out his Hudl highlights here.