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Pitt’s Brandon George to sign with Kansas City Chiefs
Brandon George is highly confident in his abilities, and he believes his experiences at Pitt have prepared him for a career in the NFL. But George is blessed with a high sense of self-awareness. After becoming a starting linebacker during the final of his six seasons at Pitt, George plans...
Former Pitt kicker Ben Sauls signs with Steelers
Ben Sauls just sounds like an NFL kicker. Literally. Sauls proved so to the scouts and team personnel from across the NFL during Pitt’s pro day last month. “I know today especially,” Sauls said at pro day, “people wanted to hear the ball off my foot.” Seriously? Scouts care about...
In Pitt QB shakeup, Julian Dugger enters portal, ex-Western Carolina star transfers in
Pitt’s quarterback depth chart underwent a major overhaul Saturday. Redshirt freshman Julian Dugger, a Penn Hills graduate, announced he was entering the transfer portal hours after the Panthers landed a commitment from another quarterback, Cole Gonzales, who’s already well connected with offensive coordinator Kade Bell. A 6-foot, 198-pound senior, Gonzales...
Los Angeles Rams select Pitt WR Konata Mumpfield in 7th round
If Konata Mumpfield doesn’t make it in the NFL, rest assured it won’t be because the stress of the moment gets too big for him. An honorable mention all-ACC wide receiver for Pitt this past season, Mumpfield was drafted in the seventh round by the Los Angeles Rams at No....
Minnesota Vikings select Pitt tight end Gavin Bartholomew in 6th round
Gavin Bartholomew appeared in 49 of Pitt’s 52 games over the past four seasons, starting 41 and having at least one catch in all but seven of them. “I feel great,” Bartholomew said prior to performing drills among fellow tight ends at the NFL combine earlier this year. “I’ve been...
Los Angeles Chargers pick Pitt’s Branson Taylor in 6th round of NFL Draft
A tear of the lateral meniscus in a knee ended the senior season of Pitt starting left tackle Branson Taylor. The ensuring recovery from surgery prevented Taylor from taking part in drills at the NFL combine, too. Five months of frustration and rehab, though, melted away when Taylor was finally...
Pitt makes Barry Dunning Jr. signing official
Pitt men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel welcomed transfer Barry Dunning Jr. to the program Saturday, as the Panthers announced his official signing. The transfer from South Alabama committed to the Panthers on April 12. “Barry is a dynamic athlete who has continued to improve throughout his college career,” Capel said...
North Allegheny grad Kyle Demi making most of final season at Pitt
Good things happen when Kyle Demi pitches as a senior. The 6-foot-2 right-hander turned his final year at North Allegheny into a chance to play at Pitt, and now he’s having by far his best season with the Panthers. “Overall, it’s been going really well,” Demi said. “Better than anything...
Transfer portal roundup: Former Duquesne forward picks Akron
Halil “Chabi” Barre committed to Akron, the team announced Friday. Barre, a 6-foot-9 junior forward, played the past three seasons at Duquesne. The native of Natitingou, Benin, whose full name is Abdou Halil “Chabi” Barre, averaged 4.1 points and 3.5 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game this past season. He...
Papa Amadou Kante pulls name from transfer portal, will remain at Pitt
Papa Amadou Kante has decided to remain a part of the Pitt men’s basketball team. After entering the transfer portal earlier this month, the redshirt sophomore removed his name and will stay with the Panthers. Kante, a native of Dakar, Senegal, averaged 2.1 points and 1.1 rebounds last season. He...
Pitt gets commitment from tight end transfer from Marshall
Pitt football landed a commitment from the transfer portal for the second straight day Friday when coach Pat Narduzzi received a pledge from tight end Justin Holmes. Holmes (6-0, 241), a junior, played 13 games for Marshall last fall and was primarily used as a blocker in the run game....
Pitt lands transfer cornerback from North Carolina
Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi landed one of the top defensive back prospects in the transfer portal Thursday when freshman Zion Ferguson committed to the Panthers, according to Rivals. Former North Carolina DB Zion Ferguson is transferring to Pittsbugh, he tells @RivalsFriedman Ferguson was one of the most heavily recruited...
TE Gavin Bartholomew might be Pitt’s best draft prospect
Gavin Bartholomew arrived at Pitt as a recruit “flipped” from the University of Buffalo during that crazy pandemic year of 2020. Bartholomew leaves Pitt headed to the NFL. A tight end, Bartholomew is widely expected to be under consideration as a late-round pick during this weekend’s draft. “When got I...
Transfer portal roundup: Robert Morris lands power forward from North Carolina A&T
Robert Morris’ roster rebuild continued Tuesday night as men’s basketball coach Andy Toole secured a fourth commitment from the transfer portal. Sophomore power forward Nikolaos Chitikoudis, who played at North Carolina A&T the past two seasons, committed to the Colonials, according to verbalcommits.com. Chitikoudis averaged 10.8 points and 9.3 rebounds...
Transfer portal roundup: Terrence Enos Jr. becomes 5th Pitt offensive lineman to depart
The Pitt football team lost another offensive lineman to the transfer portal on Friday when Terrence Enos Jr. entered his name. Enos (6-foot-5, 315 pounds), who posted his decision on X, spent four seasons at Pitt. He made four starts last season and played in all 13 games. He showed...
Transfer portal roundup: Duquesne’s Chabi Barre, Penn State pair enter names in portal
Chabi Barre spent the past three seasons patrolling the paint and protecting the rim for the Duquesne men’s basketball team, but he will continue those pursuits elsewhere next season. Barre, a 6-foot-9 junior forward, entered the transfer portal Tuesday night, according to SBE Global consulting agency. The native of Natitingou,...

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