"The University recognizes and takes great pride in the many contributions made by Joe Paterno, not just to the football program, but to the academic advancement of this institution and to countless charitable causes in the community as well."
Hamler is now the third Penn Stater to be featured on the program in the last three years.
Penn State football will hold an informational meeting for spring run-on try-outs on Tuesday, February 25
Penn State football is ranked among college football's elite teams in ESPN's preseason FPI rankings.
DeAndre Thompkins' stellar performance highlighted the week for Nittany Lions in the XFL.
Bruce, who plays his high school ball for Harrisburg High School in Pennsylvania's capital city, initially committed to Penn State on October 19.