PFF Tabs M.J. Devonshire as Pitt's Best Player
PITTSBURGH -- As the Pitt Panthers undergo some major turnover from last year's nine-win squad - particularly on defense - cornerback figures to be one of the strongest units on the team.
And perhaps the best player in that Pitt cornerback unit is earning some national attention as one of the best overall players in the ACC. M.J. Devonshire has been tabbed as the Panthers' top player by Pro Football Focus' Max Chadwick.
"Devonshire’s three interceptions trailed only Aydan White among ACC cornerbacks in 2022," Chadwick wrote. "He only allowed 16.7% of his targets in man-coverage to be caught, tied for fifth among Power Five corners. Devonshire was named third-team preseason All-ACC by PFF."
Interestingly enough, PFF put two Panthers - placekicker Ben Sauls and offensive tackle Matt Goncalves - on their All-ACC Second Team while Devonshire was relegated to the Third Team.
Devonshire will be a key piece of a three-man rotation at cornerback and, after tying the team lead in interceptions with three (two of which he returned for touchdowns) and leading Pitt corners in tackles. He also recorded the second-most punt returns of 20 yards or more in college football last season and figures to be one of the more dangerous special teamers in America once again.
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