University of Pittsburgh Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Shep Turk
- Position:
- OL
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 305
- Hometown:
- Jefferson Hills, PA
- High School:
- Thomas Jefferson
2025: Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in June 2025 following his graduation from Thomas Jefferson…did not see game action as a true freshman and redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year fixture on the offensive line for perennial Pennsylvania power Thomas Jefferson…led team to a 14-1 record, the WPIAL Class 4A championship and the semifinals of the PIAA playoffs as a senior…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”…rated Pennsylvania’s No. 14 overall prospect by 247Sports, No. 17 by On3, No. 29 by Rivals and No. 33 by ESPN…played under former Pitt offensive lineman Bill Cherpak (1985-89) at Thomas Jefferson…also a standout heavyweight wrestler who finished his prep career as a two-time WPIAL and county champion and placed third in the PIAA state championship meet.
PERSONAL: Son of Greg and Dana Turk…has three sisters…currently a Business major enrolled in Dietrich School of Arts.
