Aydin Henningham, Solomon DeShields Talk Open Competition with Pitt Football LBs

In this story:
PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers lost four productive players from last year's deep linebacker corps. As some of the players tasked with replacing all the tackles, sacks and interceptions that left with those graduates and transfers, Aydin Henningham and Solomon DeShields talked about how they're work through camp so far and what they've seen from the group as a whole.
Both think the group is deeper than it's being given credit for but there is a reason for hesitancy. The turnover has meant that unproven players will be tasked with taking the highest volume of snaps and the rotations have not yet been set.
Linebackers coach Ryan Manalac said last Friday that players have been moving around to different positions during training camp but he expects them to settle in to more defined roles as the season opener approaches.
Make sure you bookmark Inside the Panthers for the latest news, exclusive interviews, recruiting coverage and so much more!
Pat Narduzzi's Friday Briefing: Scrimmage Prep and Special Teams Claims
Pitt Football Practice Takeaways: An Easy Friday Morning
Friday Pitt Football QB Notebook: Narduzzi Bars Scrimmage Hits
Back-ups Applying Pressure to Starters Along Pitt Football's Offensive Line
Thursday Pitt Football QB Notebook: Biggest Test of Camp Approaches
Pitt Football Preparing for First Training Camp Scrimmage
Tylar Wiltz Thriving in Early Stages of FCS-FBS Jump with Pitt Football
Years-Long Relationship With Tiquan Underwood Brought Bub Means to Pitt Football
Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Addresses Media Before Training Camp Practice No. 8
- Follow Inside the Panthers on Twitter: @InsidePitt

Stephen Thompson graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications and political science from Pitt in April 2022 after spending four years as a sports writer and editor at The Pitt News, the University of Pittsburgh's independent, student-run newspaper. He primarily worked the Pitt men's basketball beat, and filled in on coverage of football, volleyball, softball, gymnastics and lacrosse, in addition to other sports as needed. His work at The Pitt News has won awards from the Pennsylvania News Media Association and Associated College Press. During the spring and summer of 2021, Stephen interned for Pittsburgh Sports Now, covering baseball in western Pennsylvania. Hailing from Washington D.C., family ties have cultivated a love of Boston's professional teams and Pitt athletics, and a fascination with sports in general. You can reach Stephen by email at stephenethompson00@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter. Read his latest work:
Follow stephenethom