University of Pittsburgh Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Jersey Number 48
Desmond Johnson
- Position:
- LB
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 195
- Hometown:
- Miami, FL
- High School:
- Miami Northwestern Senior
Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in January 2026 following his early graduation from Miami Northwestern Senior.
HIGH SCHOOL: Brings versatility and playmaking ability, recording 83 tackles, seven sacks, three interceptions and two forced fumbles in 10…helped his school to a 12-2 season and Miami Northwestern Senior High’s Florida 3A championship as a junior…played briefly under coach Teddy Bridgewater, a current Tampa Bay Buccaneer.
Pitt Football | Mic'd Up with new Tight Ends Coach Brent Davis
Monday, April 06
Pitt Football | Film Focus with Pat Bostick and Mason Heintschel
Friday, April 03
Pitt Football | Inside the Pitt Iron Works with Coach Stacc
Thursday, April 02
Media Availability | Spring Practice #12
Thursday, April 02
