It’s been a busy day on the transfer portal front for Pitt football, and it’s gotten even busier with another defender announcing their intended entrance.
Stephon Hall, a third-year sophomore from Central Valley High in Monaca, Pa., announced Wednesday that he will enter the transfer portal when it officially opens on Dec. 4, considering he has not yet graduated from Pitt.
“I want to express my sincere gratitude for the support, guidance and mentorship I been provided during my time here at the University of Pittsburgh. The experiences and lessons learned have been invaluable, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to represent the University of Pittsburgh,” Hall wrote on Twitter.
“This decision has not been easy, and I want to assure you that it is driven by my desire for personal and athletic growth. I hold the utmost respect for University of Pittsburgh and its athletic program. Thank you again for everything, and I hope our paths cross in the future. I will alas cherish the memories and relationships built during my time here.”
Hall was a three-star recruit out of Central Valley in 2021, enrolling mid-year for his freshman season, and he’s earned praise from the coaching staff all throughout his three seasons at Pitt. But he didn’t see the field much over the last few seasons either.
Hall played in 18 games over the last two seasons after redshirting in 2021, but he mainly saw the field as a special teamer. He received 64 snaps in 2023, seeing defensive action in six games and recording seven tackles (two solo).
With Javon McIntyre, Donovan McMillon and P.J. O’Brien Jr. firmly entrenched in the depth chart, and a true freshman like Cruce Brookins earning more snaps as the season wore on, the writing was on the wall for Hall.
He’s the four Pitt player to enter the transfer portal Wednesday, joining Aydin Henningham, Buddy Mack and Bangally Kamara, and he’s the fifth player to enter the portal this week. He certainly won’t be the last.
Good Grief!
Add DeAndre Jules to the list…
Everyone is leaving the program because it’s a mess because of Narduzzie
Lol.. no superstar is there
I watched Hall play at Central Valley great athlete I just think Pitt really never gave him the opportunity.
How would you know hater. You have zero to no football IQ loser
Relax everyone. Each program is experiencing the same thing right now. Over 800 players are expected to enter the portal in FBS. USC has 5 or more in portal currently including 2 starters. So far Pitt has lost one marginal one. Get used to this new way of college football. In no way am I defending Narduzzi, but I’m not going to indict him over something happening all over college football.
difference is USC is loaded with backup talent and has an offensive minded coach and NIL money. pitt has none of this
I watched Hall play at Central Valley great athlete. Pretty sure he be fine somewhere else. Pitt just never gave him an opportunity.
look that program suck you can’t be upset about players exercising there options. I bet there will be a few more as well