From the Vault: Darrelle Revis
The man who became known as "Revis Island" for his ability to blanket NFL receivers in man-to-man coverage displayed that same dominance at Pitt. Recruited out of nearby Aliquippa—a longtime talent pipeline for Pitt—Revis was an instant impact performer beginning in 2004.
Revis earned Freshman All-America status while helping the Panthers to the Big East title and a Fiesta Bowl berth, Pitt's first Bowl Championship Series (BCS) bid. Over three collegiate seasons, he played in all 35 games and made 34 starts.
Revis was a two-time first-team All-Big East cornerback who also shined as a punt returner. He scored five touchdowns at Pitt—three on interceptions and two via punt returns. Perhaps his most memorable collegiate play was a dazzling 73-yard punt return TD against West Virginia that was selected ESPN's 2006 "College Football Play of the Year."
Revis was a first-round NFL Draft selection of the New York Jets in 2007. Over 11 NFL seasons, he was a seven-time Pro Bowler and four-time first team All-Pro.
In 2023, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and recognized as Pitt's 10th alumni enshrined in Canton at Pitt Football's October 14th game against Louisville.
Honor Darrelle Revis at the 2024 Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame induction, Friday, September 13 at the Petersen Events Center.