Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsSaturday, June 20, 2026

Adam Breneman Injury: Torn ACL For Top 2013 TE And Penn State Commit

Follow @SBNationCFB Follow @SBNRecruiting For more on Nittany Lions football, visit Penn State blog Black Shoe Diaries, plus Big Ten blog Off Tackle Empire, SB Nation Pittsburgh and SB Nation Philly.

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 12: Fans cheer as Nebraska Cornhuskers kicks off against Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium on November 12, 2011 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 12: Fans cheer as Nebraska Cornhuskers kicks off against Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium on November 12, 2011 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 12: Fans cheer as Nebraska Cornhuskers kicks off against Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium on November 12, 2011 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Getty Images

Penn State got a terrible piece of recruiting news late in the week, when tight end Adam Breneman confirmed he suffered a torn right ACL during a seven-on-seven camp. He’s rated a four-star recruit by Rivals and a five-star by Scout, making him both the top player at his position and the top player from Pennsylvania.

“Since the rumors are out I guess I’ll make a statement,” Breneman told Lions247. “At our 7v7 today I did suffer a knee injury. We are unsure how minor or severe it is. Doctor Bixler said it could be very minor or it could be ACL. We should know in the next 24 hours after I get an MRI.”

He’s been committed to Penn State since March 9, 2012, one of the Nittany Lions’ two highest-rated commits and its only tight end recruit so far.

For more on Nittany Lions football, visit Penn State blog Black Shoe Diaries, plus Big Ten blog Off Tackle Empire, SB Nation Pittsburgh and SB Nation Philly.

While we’re here, let’s watch some college football videos from SB Nation’s new YouTube channel together:

Check out the SB Nation Channel on YouTube

College Football
Oregon coach asks recruits about their favorite ice cream, and it actually makes senseOregon coach asks recruits about their favorite ice cream, and it actually makes sense
College Football

Oregon coaches have a strange question for potential recruits.

By Mark Schofield
College Football
College football transfer portal team rankings for 9 best classes so farCollege football transfer portal team rankings for 9 best classes so far
College Football

We take a look at nine of the top college football transfer portal classes ahead of Friday’s deadline.

By Nick Simon
College Football Recruiting
How NIL is shaping the future of college football recruiting: What you might not knowHow NIL is shaping the future of college football recruiting: What you might not know
College Football Recruiting

NIL has a huge impact in today’s game of college football and recruiting.

By Carrie Berk
College Football Recruiting
These are the college football programs in consideration for 2026 No. 1 RB Derek CooperThese are the college football programs in consideration for 2026 No. 1 RB Derek Cooper
College Football Recruiting

Cooper is a great pass-catcher out of the backfield and will be sought out by many of the top college football programs.

By Rohan Chakravarthi
College Football Recruiting
2026 four-star QB Derek Zammit breaks down recruitment, top suitors ahead of Junior Day visits2026 four-star QB Derek Zammit breaks down recruitment, top suitors ahead of Junior Day visits
College Football Recruiting

The four-star New Jersey quarterback has a ton of suitors from Power 4 conferences early on.

By Rohan Chakravarthi
College Football Recruiting
2026 5-star Kaiden Prothro gives update on his upcoming recruitment decision2026 5-star Kaiden Prothro gives update on his upcoming recruitment decision
College Football Recruiting

We break down the latest on the the talented five-star’s recruitment and which schools are in consideration.

By Rohan Chakravarthi