All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of Pitt’s 2021 training camp roster.
53 • Jake Kradel, redshirt junior offensive lineman
Last Year: Kradel started eight games at right guard for the Panthers in 2020, missing two games due to COVID-19 protocols.
Stats: Kradel stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 305 pounds. He started seven games in 2019 in his first campaign, in addition to his eight in 2020.
Camp outlook: The Panthers must shuffle their offensive line this season after losing Jimmy Morrissey and Bryce Hargrove to the NFL. While Kradel is most experienced at right guard, he may change positions as the new line shakes out.
Projected role: Kradel will start once again in 2021, likely at right guard.
Accolades, highlights: Kradel has two Pro Football Focus Team of the Week honors to his name, for the All-ACC Team following his performance against Duke in 2019, and the National Team following his game against Austin Peay in 2020. In 2019 he was a member of the All-ACC Academic Football Team.
Coverage links:
Five Pitt Players Out vs. Clemson Due to COVID-19 Protocols; 3 Starting OL Did Not Travel
Leon’s Billiards Zoom Interview: Pitt RG, Butler Alum Jake Kradel