It might be June 2019, but it’s not too early to start looking ahead to the recruiting Class of 2021.
Tuesday morning, Pat Narduzzi alerted everyone that the Panthers received their first commitment from the Class of 2021, which turned out to be West Mifflin star linebacker Nahki Johnson. It’s unusual for Pitt to receive an commitment from a player entering their junior season but it’s another sign of the momentum they have in recruiting right now.
Considering the news, here’s an early look at Pitt’s 2021 offer list.
As it stands today, Pat Narduzzi and his staff have offered approximately 120 players in the Class of 2021. Here’s a breakdown of that list.
POSITION BREAKDOWN:
Quarterbacks: 4
Running Backs: 11
Wide Receivers: 22
Tight End: 1
Offensive Lineman : 12
Defensive Lineman: 8
Defensive Ends: 15
Outside Linebackers: 8
Inside Linebackers: 8
Safeties: 7
Cornerbacks: 14
Athletes: 13
STAR BREAKDOWN:
5-Star Players: 2 (Corey Collier, CB, Miami; Jack Sawyer, DE, Pickerington, Ohio)
4-Star Players: 52
3-Star Players: 51
2-Star Players: 3
Unranked: 14
STATE BREAKDOWN:
Florida: 30
Virginia: 19
Georgia: 17
Pennsylvania: 14
Maryland: 10
Ohio: 9
Michigan: 7
New Jersey: 7
DC: 3
NY, Massachusetts, Utah, North Carolina, Connecticut, West Virginia and South Carolina: 1