TRANSFER PORTAL: Pitt WR Israel Polk Commits to Akron Zips

Joe Londergan | May 23, 2024

Sep 2, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Jake McConnachie (84) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Israel Polk (18) against Wofford Terriers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 45-7. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports / Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

On Wednesday, Pittsburgh Panthers' wide receiver announced his commitment to the MAC's Akron Zips via X. Polk entered the transfer portal on April 22 after one season with the Panthers. He was a freshman in 2023.

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Polk appeared in four games last season for the Panthers. The 6'1" Richmond, California native caught just one pass for 14 yards. He used his redshirt, so he will have four seasons of eligibility remaining.

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Polk will add to an Akron passing offense that averaged 197.6 yards through the air per game. They were fourth in the MAC in that category.

The Zips are heading into their third season under head coach Joe Moorhead. Moorhead is 4-20 as the head coach at Akron. They will begin the 2024 season on August 31 at Ohio State.