University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Pitt Football 2024 Signing Day Updates
12/4/2024 7:00:00 AM | Football
PITTSBURGH—Coach Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt football program can officially welcome Class of 2025 commitments this Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Stay tuned for updates throughout the day from the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on the South Side, home of Pitt Football and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
7 a.m.—The morning begins with a wave of new Panthers signing up and finishing their NLI paperwork!
Akram Elnagmi, OL, 6-6, 295, Loughborough, UK/NFL Academy (UK)
Intriguing England-born offensive tackle prospect…played at NFL Academy, which provides full-time high-school education alongside intensive training in American football…a former rugby player who boasts a seven-foot wingspan…played under Coach Steve Hagen.
JuJu Anderson, DE, 6-4, 215, Orlando, FL/Blair Academy (NJ)
Two-way standout at Blair Academy…as a defensive end, collected 29 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery (returned for TD)…playing wide receiver, had 19 catches for 233 yards…rated one of New Jersey's top 40 overall prospects by ESPN (No. 29) and 247Sports (No. 39)…played under Coach Greg Bowman.
Ja'Kyrian Turner, RB, 5-9, 180, Wildwood, FL/South Sumter
Rushed for more than 1,500 yards over his final two seasons at South Sumter…as a senior, averaged 108.7 yards per game, netting 978 yards and scoring 10 touchdowns on 134 carries (7.3 avg.)…had 111 receiving yards on nine catches (12.3 avg.)…also averaged 48 yards on three kickoff returns (144 total yards)…as a junior, rushed for 533 yards and eight touchdowns on 50 carries (10.6 avg.), while catching 15 passes for 203 yards (13.5 avg.) and three scores…rated one of the nation's top 100 athletes by On3, 247Sports and ESPN…played under Coach Ty Lawrence.
Justin Thompson, LB, 6-2, 225, Bowie, MD/Good Counsel
One of the top outside linebacker prospects in Maryland…earned All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) as a junior and senior…collected 45 tackles, three tackles for loss and a forced fumble in his final season…rated one of Maryland's top 40 overall prospects by Rivals (No. 18), ESPN (No. 27) and On3 (Nov. 36)…played under Coach Andy Stefanelli.
Trevor Sommers, DT, 6-2, 250, Davie, FL/St. Thomas Aquinas
Stout defensive tackle for Florida power St. Thomas Aquinas…has collected 45 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, six sacks and 18 quarterback hurries…has helped the Raiders to a 10-3 record and the Florida Class 5A semifinals (where they will play Manatee on Dec. 6)…as a junior, had 45 tackles, 16 TFLs and 13 sacks in helping St. Thomas Aquinas capture its third consecutive state title…played under Coach Roger Harriott.
Synkwan Smith, RB, 5-7, 165, Roswell, GA/Roswell
Lined up as a running back, wide receiver and return man for Roswell…despite injury-hindered senior year, compiled nearly 1,000 all-purpose yards…rushed for 551 yards and four touchdowns on 85 carries (6.5 avg.)…had 23 catches for 142 yards (6.2 avg.) and four touchdowns…also averaged 29.4 yards on eight kickoff returns (235 total yards)…rated one of Georgia's top 100 overall prospects by 247Sports and Rivals…rated the nation's No. 32 athlete by On3…played under Coach Chris Prewitt.
Bryce Yates, WR, 6-0, 170, Colonial Heights, VA/Matoaca
Diverse athlete who starred at multiple positions for Matoaca…played quarterback as a senior, completing 143-of-256 passes (56%) for 2,176 yards with 26 touchdowns and only six interceptions…rushed for 388 additional yards with seven TDs…led team to a 10-2 record and the Virginia Class 5 playoffs…played wide receiver his junior year and totaled 1,193 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns on 79 catches (15.1 avg.)…also played cornerback and safety his final two seasons and totaled eight interceptions…first team All-Virginia Class 5…first team All-Metro…rated one of Virginia's top 40 overall prospects by 247Sports (No. 19), ESPN (No. 21), Rivals (No. 29) and On3 (No. 40)…played under Coach Fred Stoots.
Shep Turk, OL, 6-4, 285, Jefferson Hills, PA/Thomas Jefferson
Three-year fixture on the offensive line for perennial Pennsylvania power Thomas Jefferson…led team to a 14-1 record, the WPIAL Class 4A championship and the semifinals of the PIAA playoffs as a senior…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Fabulous 22"…rated Pennsylvania's No. 14 overall prospect by 247Sports, No. 17 by On3, No. 29 by Rivals and No. 33 by ESPN…played under former Pitt offensive lineman Bill Cherpak (1985-89) at Thomas Jefferson…also a standout wrestler who as a junior won a WPIAL heavyweight championship, the first in Thomas Jefferson history.
Max Hunt, TE, 6-4, 200, Tampa, FL/Plant
Averaged more than 17 yards per reception as a senior, compiling 17 catches for 292 yards and three touchdowns…led team to an 8-4 record and the Florida Class 6A playoffs…rated one of the nation's top 35 tight end-H position prospects by ESPN…played under Coach Hank Brown.
Tony Kinsler, WR, 5-11, 170, Daytona Beach, FL/Spruce Creek
Prolific pass catcher who produced 1,000-yard receiving seasons as both a junior and senior at Spruce Creek…compiled 1,005 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns on 66 catches (15.2 avg.) as a senior…his junior year, totaled 1,050 yards and 12 touchdowns on 64 receptions (16.4 avg.)…helped team to an 8-4 record and the Florida Region 1-7A semifinals as a senior…rated the nation's No. 15 all-purpose back by Rivals…played under Coach Andy Price.
Cole Woodson, DB, 6-1, 190, Haymarket, VA/Battlefield
Diverse talent for Battlefield, earning all-district accolades as a wide receiver, defensive back and kick returner…collected 27 tackles, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries…on offense, averaged 24.3 yards per reception with five touchdowns (15 catches for 364 yards)…helped team to an 11-1 record and the VHSL Class 6 Region B semifinals…as a junior, returned three of his four interceptions for touchdowns…rated Virginia's No. 9 overall prospect by On3, No. 22 by ESPN and 247Sports and No. 38 by Rivals…played under Coach Greg Hatfield.
Shawn Lee Jr., CB, 5-10, 170, Harrisburg, PA/Milford Academy (NY)
Spent a postgraduate season at Milford Academy under Coach Bill Chaplick in 2024…played his final high school season in 2023 at Harrisburg, where he earned Pennsylvania Football Writers All-Class 6A in the athlete category…passed for 2,256 yards and 26 touchdowns against just five interceptions, while rushing for 1,451 yards and 19 scores that year…also had four interceptions on defense…led Harrisburg to a 12-2 record, a third consecutive District 3 title and a berth in the PIAA Class 6A semifinals…rated one of Pennsylvania's top 25 overall prospects by On3 (No. 20), ESPN (No. 23) and 247Sports (No. 25)…played under Harrisburg coach Calvin Everett.
Emmanuel Taylor, LB, 6-1, 195, Virginia Beach, VA/Green Run
Prolific tackler for perennial Virginia power Green Run…has amassed more than 120 tackles as a senior, including 32 for a loss in leading team to a 13-0 record and the semifinals of the Virginia Class 5 playoffs…as a junior, totaled 120 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and four sacks as the Stallions went 12-1…rated one of Virginia's top 40 overall prospects by On3 (No. 32), Rivals (No. 34), ESPN (No. 36) and 247Sports (No. 38)…played under Coach Brandon Williams.
Denim Cook, DE, 6-3, 215, Columbus, OH/Bishop Hartley
Earned acclaim as one of the top defensive players and pass rushers in Ohio…selected All-Ohio Division IV by Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association…All-Central District…rated one of Ohio's top 35 overall prospects by Rivals (No. 31) and 247Sports (No. 34)…played under Coach Brad Burchfield.
Mason Heintschel, QB, 6-2, 215, Oregon, OH/Clay
Three-year starter at Clay who passed for 7,322 yards and 79 touchdowns during his career…as a senior, completed nearly 70% or his passes (188 of 272) for 2,444 yards and 35 touchdowns, while also rushing for 770 yards and six TDs…ended a 42-year title drought by leading Clay to the 2024 NLL Cardinal Division championship…team went 8-3 and advanced to the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Division II, Region 6 playoffs…two-time Northern Lakes League (NLL) Cardinal Division Offensive Player of the Year…Division II Northwest District Co-Offensive Player of the Year…Toledo Blade All-Blade Team…rated Ohio's No. 26 overall prospect and the nation's No. 42 quarterback prospect by 247Sports…played under Coach John Galyas.
Jordan Fields, OL, 6-4, 260, Houston, TX/North Shore
Standout offensive tackle prospect for Texas power North Shore…has helped team to a 13-0 record and a 10thconsecutive regional championship game…the Mustangs are No. 5 in the most recent USA TODAY Super 25 rankings…a spearhead for an offense averaging more than 415 yards and 47 points per game…his junior year, North Shore went 15-1 and finished No. 11 in the USA TODAY Super 25 rankings…ranked among the nation's top 50 offensive tackle prospects by On3…ranked among the top 100 overall prospects in Texas by On3…played under Coach Willie Gaston.
Jaylin Brown, RB, 5-10, 190, West Palm Beach, FL/Cardinal Newman
A 1,000-yard rusher for Cardinal Newman, averaging more than eight yards per carry his senior year…netted 1,098 yards and scored 16 touchdowns on 132 carries…added 13 receptions for 166 yards (12.8 avg.) and a score…has led team to a 10-1 record and into the semifinals of the Florida Class 1A playoffs…as a junior, rushed for 894 yards and eight TDs…played under Coach Jack Daniels.
Torian Chester, OL, 6-4, 325, Albany, GA/Westover
Anchored a Westover offensive line that paved the way for nearly 40 points and 250 rushing yards per game…helped lead the Patriots to a 9-2 record—the program's first nine-win season since 2013—and the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) 3A playoffs…Albany Herald "Fantastic Fifteen"…rated one of the nation's top 55 interior offensive line prospects by 247Sports…played under Coach Corey Joyner.
Joshua Guerrier, DB, 5-10, 175, Ocoee, FL/Ocoee
Versatile talent who produced on both sides of the ball for Ocoee…on offense, rushed for 375 yards on 31 carries (12.1 avg.), caught 32 passes for 675 yards (21.1 avg.) and even completed four passes for 40 more yards…compiled 60 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks and three interceptions on defense…had 793 combined kick return yards (443 on kickoffs and 350 on punts)…rated the nation's No. 14 athlete by Rivals and No. 27 by 247Sports…rated one of Florida's top 100 overall prospects by On3 (No. 61), 247Sports (No. 64) and Rivals (No. 74)…played under Coach Buck Gurley.
Mason Alexander, CB, 5-10, 175, Indianapolis, IN/Hamilton Southeastern
Rated one of the top overall prospects in the state of Indiana…compiled 52 tackles and one interception as a senior…also averaged 26.1 yards on 18 kickoff returns, including a 93-yard touchdown…had 39 stops and three interceptions as a junior…Indiana Football Coaches Association (IFCA) Class 6A Junior All-State…rated Indiana's No. 4 overall prospect by ESPN, No. 6 by Rivals, No. 11 by On3 and No. 13 by 247Sports…rated one of the nation's top 35 cornerback prospects by ESPN (No. 27) and Rivals (No. 34)…played under Coach Michael Kelly.
Cameron Sapp, WR, 5-10, 180, Miami, FL/Miami Palmetto
Gained stature as one of the top slot receivers in Florida…compiled 44 catches for 607 yards (13.8 avg.) and eight touchdowns as a senior…had 20 catches for 316 yards and five touchdowns as a junior…played under Coach Mike Manasco.
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