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Pitt’s Rashad Weaver Selected to ESPN All-America Team
12/22/2020 3:00:00 PM | Football
PITTSBURGH—Pitt senior defensive end Rashad Weaver garnered more national acclaim today when he was named to the 26-player ESPN All-America Team.
This is the second national outlet to name Weaver an All-American. He was previously selected a first-team honoree by Pro Football Focus, which credited Weaver with a 90.0 pass-rush grade and 48 total quarterback pressures in just nine games played.
ESPN Senior Writer Chris Low wrote: "The Panthers had the best defensive end combo in the country in Weaver and Patrick Jones II. This season was especially sweet for Weaver, who missed all of last season with a knee injury he suffered during preseason camp."
On the year, Weaver (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Cooper City) totaled 35 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. He led the ACC in sacks (0.83/game, 17th nationally) and tackles for loss (1.6/game, 16th nationally).
In addition to his All-America accolades, Weaver was also named first team All-ACC today by a panel comprised of 49 media members and the conference's 15 head coaches. He is a semifinalist for the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Award, which recognizes college football student-athletes from all divisions who have overcome injury or illness.
Weaver has accepted an invitation to play in the prestigious Reese's Senior Bowl, which annually showcases the country's elite pro prospects. The game, nationally televised by NFL Network, will be held on January 30, 2021, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
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This is the second national outlet to name Weaver an All-American. He was previously selected a first-team honoree by Pro Football Focus, which credited Weaver with a 90.0 pass-rush grade and 48 total quarterback pressures in just nine games played.
ESPN Senior Writer Chris Low wrote: "The Panthers had the best defensive end combo in the country in Weaver and Patrick Jones II. This season was especially sweet for Weaver, who missed all of last season with a knee injury he suffered during preseason camp."
On the year, Weaver (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Cooper City) totaled 35 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. He led the ACC in sacks (0.83/game, 17th nationally) and tackles for loss (1.6/game, 16th nationally).
In addition to his All-America accolades, Weaver was also named first team All-ACC today by a panel comprised of 49 media members and the conference's 15 head coaches. He is a semifinalist for the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Award, which recognizes college football student-athletes from all divisions who have overcome injury or illness.
Weaver has accepted an invitation to play in the prestigious Reese's Senior Bowl, which annually showcases the country's elite pro prospects. The game, nationally televised by NFL Network, will be held on January 30, 2021, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
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