University of Pittsburgh Athletics
2026 Football Roster

Jersey Number 50
Denim Cook
- Position:
- DL
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 240
- Hometown:
- Columbus, OH
- High School:
- Bishop Hartley
2025: Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in January 2025 following his early graduation from Bishop Hartley…missed the entire season due to injury.
HIGH SCHOOL: 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…also a basketball letterman.
PERSONAL: Son of Jenia Smith…has two brothers and one sister…enrolled in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.
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Wednesday, March 11
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