Penn State men’s lacrosse won the Big Ten Championship in 2026 and is looking to return in the spring.

However, Wednesday was all about a class of athletes that won’t make an impact until the 2028 season. The Nittany Lions added six players to their future squad on National Signing Day, the program announced.

Four of Penn State’s six signees are ranked inside the top 40 of Inside Lacrosse’s Class of 2027 player rankings.

Ayden Matthews

Ayden Matthews was the first to sign with the Nittany Lions.

He is the No. 9 player in the class, according to National Lacrosse. The five-star recruit plays at Lawrenceville High School in New Jersey, though he is from Ontario, Canada.

Matthews is Penn State’s highest-ranked signee.

Ayden Matthews. Attack. Orangeville, Ontario, Canada.

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— Penn State Men’s Lacrosse (@PennStateMLAX) November 11, 2026

Malcolm Richardson

The No. 34 player in the country, per Inside Lacrosse, Malcolm Richardson also signed with Penn State.

The lefty attackman was an all-star at the Maverik Showtime Camp, which is an invitation-only showcase highlighting the 44 best high school players in the country.

He is also a high school teammate of Matthews.

Malcolm Richardson. Attack. Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada.

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— Penn State Men’s Lacrosse (@PennStateMLAX) November 11, 2026

Kellen Bladon

Kellen Bladon is yet another four-star lefty attackman bringing his talents to Penn State.

He slotted just below Richardson at No. 35 in Inside Lacrosse’s player rankings and is known for his ability to create his own shot in tight spaces.

Kellen Bladon. Attack. Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

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— Penn State Men’s Lacrosse (@PennStateMLAX) November 11, 2026

Nate Randles

Nate Randles also added to Penn State’s 2027 class as a four-star recruit tabbed as Inside Lacrosse’s No. 39 player in the country.

He was named a USA Lacrosse All-American for his efforts last season.

Nate Randles. Attack. Arlington, Va.

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— Penn State Men’s Lacrosse (@PennStateMLAX) November 11, 2026

Danny Lucovich

Danny Lucovich is one of two Pennsylvania natives to commit to the Nittany Lions.

The attackman is the No. 45 player in the Class of 2027, per Inside Lacrosse.

Danny Lucovich. Attack. West Grove, Pa.

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— Penn State Men’s Lacrosse (@PennStateMLAX) November 11, 2026

Adam Dodia

Adam Dodia was the final recruit to sign Wednesday.

He is listed as Inside Lacrosse’s No. 84 player in the country and was First Team All-State in Delaware last season.

The four-star recruit plays at the Salesianum School in Wilmington, Delaware.

Adam Dodia. Defense. West Chester, Pa.

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— Penn State Men’s Lacrosse (@PennStateMLAX) November 11, 2026

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