Tony Pilato

Photo by: Jeffrey Gamza/Pitt Athletics

Position:
OL
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Height:
6-5
Weight:
320
Hometown:
Greensburg, Pa.
High School:
Hempfield Area

2017: Played in all 12 games, serving on the PAT/field goal unit and as a reserve offensive tackle.

2016: Did not play in any games.

2015: Redshirted as a true freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL: One of Pennsylvania’s most highly regarded offensive linemen…primarily a tackle during his career, he moved to center as a senior to fortify Hempfield’s offensive line…also started at defensive tackle…Greensburg Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette East “Fabulous 22”…All-Foothills Conference…rated Pennsylvania’s No. 17 overall prospect by 247Sports, No. 24 by Scout, No. 27 by Rivals and No. 28 by ESPN…played under Coach Rich Bowen…Pilato was a three-year starter in basketball who ranked among the WPIAL’s top post players…was a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 10” honoree in that sport, averaging 13.1 points and nine rebounds as a senior…also a track and field letterman.

PERSONAL: Anthony Julius Pilato, born 12/18/96, is the son of Sam and Vicki Pilato…has two brothers…father was an offensive lineman at Pitt (1980-82)…brother, R.J., played basketball at Washington & Jefferson College, while other brother, Gino, was a member of the football and track and field teams at Carnegie Mellon University…administration of justice major.