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Oct 25, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi (middle) leads the Panthers to the stadium to play the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Pitt Panthers have scheduled official visits with two pass rushers for this summer.

Oct 25, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi (middle) leads the Panthers to the stadium to play the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers have scheduled official visits with two pass rushers for this summer.

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Aug 31, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi looks on against the Kent State Golden Flashes during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers are bringing in their first 2027 edge rusher for an official visit.

Sep 14, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Pittsburgh Panthers helmet sits on a training table against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers target another prospect from the top high school team in the country.

Sep 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi reacts on the field against the Louisville Cardinals during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers' quarterback commit has received his first offer from an SEC program, and he's only going to get more offers in the future.

Cathedral Prep junior quarterback Davin Friedman threw a second-half touchdown pass on this play against McDowell High School at Erie Veterans Stadium in Erie on Oct. 4, 2024.

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The Pitt Panthers add depth to their quarterback room.

La Salle's 2025 football roster includes standouts like linebacker Zykee Scott.

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He also has the Pitt Panthers as one of his final five schools.

Nov 4, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi watches the Florida State Seminoles warm up before the game at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers are now up to 15 official visits scheduled for this summer.

Lebanon QB Luke Faler (7) tries to evade Middletown's Jaiden Davis (52) during Middletown's 31-0 OHSAA Division I regional quarterfinal playoff win over Lebanon, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

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The Pitt Panthers have now scheduled official visits with two 2027 defensive linemen.

Sep 6, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi arrives at the stadium before the game against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers are set to host five offensive linemen on official visits this summer.

Nov 16, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Pittsburgh Panthers helmet on the sidelines against the Clemson Tigers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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This is the second defensive back that the Pitt Panthers have scheduled an official visit with.

Sep 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi reacts on the field against the Louisville Cardinals during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers have now scheduled four offensive linemen for official visits this upcoming summer.

La Salle's 2025 football roster includes standouts like linebacker Zykee Scott.

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The Pitt Panthers are the only in-state school to make his top five.

Quarterback Kevin Verpaele during Merritt Island High football team practice on July 30th afternoon at Mustang Stadium.

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The Pitt Panthers' Class of 2027 quarterback commit is rising in the recruit rankings.

Sep 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi arrives at the stadium to coach the Panthers against the Louisville Cardinals at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers have now scheduled nine official visits for this summer.

Dec 27, 2025; Annapolis, MD, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi reacts during the first half of the Military Bowl against the East Carolina Pirates at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers are now up to eight official visits scheduled for this summer.

Spanish River's Jayden Elder celebrates his score during a 24-13 loss to Jupiter on Sept. 11, 2025.

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The Pitt Panthers continue to target the south in their 2027 recruiting class.

Nov 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi reacts on the sidelines against the Miami Hurricanes during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers continue to schedule offensive linemen for official visits.

Oct 25, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi (right) reacts to side judge Aaron Hochuli against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers look to add more talent to their wide receiver room.

Oct 25, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Desmond Reid (0) carries the ball against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The 2027 three-star running back commit has scheduled an official visit with the Pitt Panthers.

Oct 11, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi during the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers have scheduled another official visit with a 2027 commit.

Oct 18, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi looks on against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers continue to schedule official visits with Class of 2027 commits.

Merritt Island QB Kevin Verpaele indicates a Mustang first down during their game against Titusville October 17, 2025. Craig Bailey, FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK

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The Pitt Panthers have locked in another official visit for the summer.

Aug 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi reacts on the sidelines against the Duquesne Dukes during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers have secured an official visit for this upcoming summer.

Oct 18, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi looks on against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers need to prioritize the offensive line.

Nov 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi on the sideline against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers are still in the running for the Florida State Seminoles commit.