University of Pittsburgh Athletics
2026 Football Roster

Jersey Number 44
Adam Howanitz
- Position:
- TE
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 235
- Hometown:
- Archbald, PA
- High School:
- Valley View
2025: Did not play in any games.
2024: Did not play in any games.
2023: Joined team as a training camp walk-on…did not play in any games and redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter at Valley View who as a senior quarterback threw for 1,391 yards and 14 touchdowns and rushed for 419 yards and nine scores…led team to the Lackawanna Football Conference Division I championship and the District 2 Class 4A final…played under Coach George Howanitz, his father…was a two-time all-conference honoree in both football and basketball…National Honor Society member.
PERSONAL: Son of George and Eileen Howanitz…has one brother and one sister…father played football at Bucknell…business administration major.
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