Notes on Pittsburgh’s depth chart ahead of Saturday’s game against Georgia Tech at Heinz Field:
OFFENSE
WR
Jester Weah, R-Jr., 6-3, 210
Aaron Matthew, Fr., 6-4, 195
Weah had 176 receiving yards on seven catches in last week’s 43-27 win over Marshall. It was the most by a Pitt player in 12 years. He leads the team in receiving yards (313).
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WR
Quadree Henderson, So., 5-8, 190
Tre Tipton, R-Fr., 6-0, 190
Henderson is tied for the FBS lead in all-purpose yards (937). He is averaging 187.4 yards per game, which leads the ACC.
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TE
Scott Orndoff, Sr., 6-5, 255
Jaymar Parrish, Sr., 6-2, 260
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LT
Adam Bisnowaty, R-Sr., 6-6, 305
Aaron Reese, R-Jr., 6-5, 310
Pitt has allowed three sacks this season. They allowed 29 last season.
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LG
Dorian Johnson, Sr., 6-5, 315
Carson Baker, R-Jr., 6-5, 320
The players on the offensive line have combined for 125 starts.
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C
Alex Officer, R- Jr., 6-4, 335
Connor Dintino, R-So., 6-3, 310
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RG
Alex Bookser, R-So., 6-6, 315
John Guy, R-Sr., 6-7, 310
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RT
Brian O’Neill, R-So., 6-6, 300
Jaryd Jones-Smith, R-Jr., 6-7, 325
Pitt’s offensive line averages 305 pounds. Tech’s defensive line averages 265 pounds.
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QB
Nathan Peterman, R-Sr., 6-2, 225
Manny Stocker, R-Sr., 6-2, 215
Tech coach Paul Johnson said Peterman is leading an offense that is playing as well as any team the Yellow Jackets have faced this season. He is averaging 184.6 passing yards per game and is top-40 in FBS in efficiency.
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RB
James Conner, R-Jr., 6-2, 235
Chawntez Moss, Fr., 5-11, 210
Conner overcame Hodgkin lymphoma and a knee injury during the past year. He is the fifth player in school history to rush for more than 3,000 yards.
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FB
George Aston, R-So., 6-0, 245
Jaymar Parrish, Sr., 6-2, 260
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DEFENSE
DE
Rori Blair, Jr., 6-4, 245
Allen Edwards, R-Jr., 6-4, 245
Pitt’s defensive line averages 274 pounds. Tech’s offensive line averages 296 pounds.
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NT
Tyrique Jarrett, Sr., 6-3, 335
Shane Roy, R-So., 6-4, 280
Pitt is tops in the ACC in rush defense (69.8 yards per game).
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DT
Shakir Soto, Sr., 6-3, 290
Amir Watts, Fr., 6-3, 270
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DE
Ejuan Price, R-Sr., 6-0, 255
James Folston Jr., So., 6-3, 245
He leads FBS in sacks (7 1/2) and tackles for loss (11 ½). Johnson said Tech had better know where he is lined up all the time.
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OLB
Mike Caprara, R-Sr., 6-0, 225
Saleem Brightwell, Fr., 6-0, 210
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MLB
Matt Galambos, Sr., 6-2, 245
Quintin Wirginis, Jr., 6-2, 240
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OLB
Oluwaseun Idowu, R-So., 6-0, 215
Bam Bradley, Sr., 6-2, 220
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SS
Jordan Whitehead, So., 5-11, 190
Reggie Mitchell, R-Sr., 6-0, 200
Whitehead is second on the team in tackles (31).
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FS
Terrish Webb, Sr., 5-11, 195
Reggie Mitchell, R-Sr., 6-0, 200
Webb is one of three Pitt players who have one interception this season.
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CB
Avonte Maddox, Jr., 5-9, 175
Dane Jackson, R-Fr., 6-0, 180
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CB
Ryan Lewis, R-Sr., 6-0, 200
Phillipie Motley, R-So., 5-10, 175
Lewis leads the team in tackles (34) and pass break-ups (4).
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SPECIALISTS
PK
Chris Blewitt, Sr., 5-9, 195
Blewitt is the school’s all-time career scoring leader for kickers with 302 points. He needs one more made field goal to tie Conor Lee at 50 for most in school history.
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P
Ryan Winslow, R-Jr., 6-5, 210
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H
Ryan Winslow, R-Jr., 6-5, 210
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KOR
Quadree Henderson, So., 5-8, 190
Henderson averages 36 yards per kick return. Tech’s Harrison Butker has been exceptional this season at putting kicks through the end zone.
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PR
Quadree Henderson, So., 5-8, 190
Henderson is averaging 11 yards per return.
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