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The Pitt Panthers football roster changed over the offseason.

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers had numerous changes over the offseason, as they head into spring practices.

The Panthers saw 22 players enter the transfer portal and 14 players graduate/enter the NFL Draft, while they also added 14 players from the transfer portal themselves and have 13 freshman mid-year enrollees.

Pitt will hold 14 practices starting on March 11 and through the Spring Game at Acrisure Stadium on April 12, for five total weeks of the spring season.

Pitt Football Roster Spring Roster 2025

Offense

Quarterback: Eli Holstein, Julian Dugger, Mason Heintschel, David Lynch (Walk-On),

Running Back: Desmond Reid, Derrick Davis Jr., Che Nwabuko, Juelz Goff, Ja’Kyrian Turner, Caleb Williams (Walk-On),

Wide Receiver: Kenny Johnson, Raphael “Poppi” Williams Jr., Censere “C.J.” Lee Zion Fowler-El, Benny Haselrig (Walk-On), Cameron Monteiro, Tyreek Robinson, Deuce Spann, Andy Jean, Cataurus “Blue” Hicks, Bryce Yates, Tony Kinsler, Cameron Sapp, Justin Cook (Walk-On) Amah Agwu (Walk-On), Jacob Sassic (Walk-On), Caden Smith (Walk-On)

Tight End: Jake Overman, Malachi Thomas, Jake Renda, Max Hunt, Josh Altsman (Walk-On), Adam Howanitz (Walk-On), Truitt Brown (Walk-On),

Offensive Line: Jeff Persi, Keith Gouveia, Kendall Stanley, Ryan Baer, Lyndon Cooper, Ryan Caretta, BJ Williams, Terrence Enos Jr., Isaiah Montgomery, Jackson Brown, Tai Ray, Jiavanni Cooley, Adham Abouraya, Moritz Schmoranzer, Caleb Holmes, Mason Lindsay, Akram Elnagmi, Brody Rife (Walk-On), Graysen Riffe (Walk-On), Matt Altsman (Walk-On)

Defense

Defensive Line: Jimmy Scott, Nick James, Sean FitzSimmons, Isaiah “Ghost” Neal, Francis Brewu, Nate Temple, Maverick Gracio, Jahsear Whittington, Zach Crothers, Ty Yuhas, Blaine Spires, Joey Zelinsky, Jaeden Moore, Julian “JuJu” Anderson, Denim Cook, Zach Zollers (Walk-On),

Linebacker: Kyle Louis, Rasheem Biles, Braylan Lovelace, Jeremiah Marcelin, Nick Lapi, Davin Brewton, Cameron Lindsey, Justin Thompson, Emmanuel “Manny” Taylor, Luke DelGaudio (Walk-On), Drew Foster (Walk-On), Abe Ibrahim (Walk-On)

Defensive Back: Javon McIntyre, Rashad Battle, Tamon Lynum, Cruce Brookins, Jesse Anderson, Shadarian Harrison, Allen Bryant, Davion Pritchard, Nigel Maynard, Joshua Guerrier, Shawn Lee Jr., Kavir Bains-Marquez, Rashan Murray, John Glenn (Walk-On), Matthew Amofa (Walk-On)

Special Teams

Placekicker: James London, Samuel Carpenter
Punter: Caleb Junko, Cade Dowd
Long Snapper: Nilay Upadhyayula, Nico Crawford

Transfer Portal Additions

Wide Receiver: Deuce Spann (Florida State), Andy Jean (Florida), Cataurus “Blue” Hicks (Louisville), Justin Cook (East Stroudsburg) (PWO)
Offensive Line: Kendall Stanley (Charlotte), Keith Gouveia (Richmond), Jeffrey Persi (Michigan)
Defensive Line: Blaine Spires (Utah State) Joey Zelinsky (Eastern Michigan), Jaeden Moore (Oregon)
Linebacker: Jayden Bonsu (Ohio State)
Defensive Back: Kavir Bains-Marquez (UC Davis), Rashan Murray (California (Pa.))
Placekicker: James London (Murray State)

Freshman Mid-Year Enrollees

Offense
Quarterback Mason Heintschel
Running back Ja’Kyrian Turner
Wide Receiver Bryce Yates
Wide Receiver Tony Kinsler
Wide Receiver Cameron Sapp
Tight End Max Hunt
Offensive Lineman Akram Elnagmi

Defense
Defensive End Julian “JuJu” Anderson
Defensive End Denim Cook
Linebacker Justin Thompson
Linebacker Emmanuel “Manny” Taylor
Safety Joshua Guerrier
Cornerback Mason Alexander
Cornerback Shawn Lee Jr.

Graduated/NFL Draft

Offense
Running Back: Daniel Carter
Wide Receiver: Konata Mumpfield, Peter Vardzel (Walk-On)
Tight End: Gavin Bartholomew
Offensive Line: Jason Collier Jr., Ryan Jacoby, Branson Taylor

Defense
Defensive Line: Nate Matlack
Linebacker: Brandon George, Keye Thompson,
Defensive Back: Donovan McMillon, Phillip O’Brien Jr.

Special Teams
Placekicker: Ben Sauls
Punter: Cam Guess

Entered the Transfer Portal

Offense
Quarterback: Nate Yarnell (Texas State), Ty Dieffenbach (Cal Poly), Jake Frantl (Walk-On) (Wisconsin-Whitewater)
RB: Rodney Hammond (Sacramento State), Montravius Lloyd
WR: Daejon Reynolds (UNLV), Lamar Seymore, Jake McConnachie (UMass), Devin Whtilock (Walk-On)
OL: Terrence Moore (Toledo), Matt Metrosky (Walk-On)

Defense
DL: Elliot Donald, Nahki Johnson (Tulsa), Thomas Aden (Walk-On) (Kent State), David Ojiegbe (Norfolk State), Sincere Edwards (UCF), Chief Borders (UNLV)
LB: Jordan Bass (Virginia Tech)
DB: Noah Biglow (Louisiana Tech), Jaremiah Anglin Jr. (Benedict College (Division II)), Tamarion Crumpley (UAB), Ryland Gandy (Indiana)

Special Teams
PK: Franco Fernandez-Enjo (Walk-On)

Special Circumstances

Deceased: Mason Alexander
Retirement: Anthony Johnson