George Named to Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Watch List
9/26/2024 1:00:00 PM | Football
PITTSBURGH—Sixth-year linebacker Brandon George was named to the 2024 Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Watch List.
The honor, presented by Albertsons and Tom Thumb, is awarded annually to the Division I college football player who has "demonstrated a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage, integrity and sportsmanship both on and off the field."
A native of Reading, Pa., and graduate of Berks Catholic, George earned his bachelor's degree in business administration and is now enrolled in Pitt's Katz Graduate School of Business. Working with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, he recently launched a fundraising campaign to support patients who are fighting adolescent cancer.
George was inspired to take up this cause as a tribute to his friend and high school teammate, Anthony Myers, who succumbed to cancer in 2019. George wears Myers' jersey number 17 on his wristband as a constant reminder and inspiration.
His additional community service includes time with Special Olympians, Pittsburgh's Veterans community, Shadyside Boys & Girls Club, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Children's Home of Pittsburgh.
Former Pitt defensive end Deslin Alexandre, now a member of the Green Bay Packers, won the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award following the 2022 season.
On the field, George has started every game this season, totaling 28 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, a forced fumble and a punt block recovery returned for a touchdown.
The Panthers, off to their first 4-0 start since 2000, have an open date this week and resume action on Oct. 5 at ACC foe North Carolina. The game in Chapel Hill will kick off at noon and be televised by either ESPN or ESPN2.
