Pitt Football Adds Pittsburgh Central Catholic ATH Jacob Sassic as PWO

Pitt football added Class of 2024 Pittsburgh Central Catholic athlete Jacob Sassic as a preferred walk-on ahead of the 2024 season, as Sassic announced his commitment on Monday.

#AGTG Excited to announce my commitment to the University of PITTSBURGH!! Thank you to all of my coaches, teammates, and supporters who have been apart of this journey. Thank you @coachcsanders for the opportunity!! #H2P💙💛
@CoachLehmeier @PCC_FOOTBALL @Evolve2tenths @210ths… pic.twitter.com/9j75f3h05y

— Jacob Sassic (@JSassic) January 8, 2024

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“Excited to announce my commitment to the University of PITTSBURGH!!,” Sassic wrote in his commitment post on Twitter. “Thank you to all of my coaches, teammates, and supporters who have been apart of this journey. Thank you [Coach Sanders] for the opportunity!!”

Sassic starred at both wide receiver and cornerback for the Vikings in 2023. He made 28 catches for 536 yards and six touchdowns as a receiver, with his 59.6 receiving yards per game ranking third on the team. He also made two interceptions, second best on the team, 18 tackles, eight solo and one fumble recovery as a cornerback. Sassic received First Team All-Conference honors for his play this past season.

He is the first preferred walk-on to announce their commitment to Pitt football this offseason, as a member of the Class of 2024. He also becomes the second first-year from Pittsburgh Central Catholic, with three-star defensive lineman Ty Yuhas coming in on scholarship.

Sassic also joins redshirt sophomore tight end Matt Altsman as the other walk-on from Pittsburgh Central Catholic on Pitt, and redshirt junior defensive lineman Elliott Donald as the fourth player from the high school with the program.

WPIAL Players on Pitt Football 2024 Roster

Year/Position/Name/WPIAL High School/Eligibility Remaining

Scholarship Players
Redshirt senior defensive lineman Dayon Hayes-Westinghouse (City League)-One year
Senior defensive back Donovan McMillon-Peters Township (Florida)-One year
Senior running back Derrick Davis Jr.-Gateway (LSU)-One year
Redshirt junior defensive lineman Elliot Donald-Pittsburgh Central Catholic-two years
Redshirt junior offensive lineman Dorien Ford-Baldwin-two years
Redshirt junior defensive lineman-Nakhi Johnson-West Mifflin-two years
Redshirt sophomore Sean Fitzsimmons-Central Valley-three years
Sophomore linebacker Braylan Lovelace-Leechburg-three years
Redshirt first-year defensive back Cruce Brookins-Steel Valley-four years
First-year quarterback Julian Dugger-Penn Hills-four years
First-year linebacker Cameron Lindsey-Aliquippa-four years
First-year defensive lineman Ty Yuhas-Pittsburgh Central Catholic-four years

Walk-On Players 

Redshirt senior defensive back Dante Caputo-North Allegheny (Wisconsin)-one year (Walk-On)
Redshirt senior offensive lineman Matt Altsman-Pittsburgh Central Catholic-two years (Walk-On)
Redshirt senior punter Cam Guess-Belle Vernon-two years (Walk-On)
Redshirt junior tight end Trevor Faulkner-Avonworth (Air Force)-two years (Walk-On)
Redshirt junior offensive lineman Matt Metrosky-Greensburg Central Catholic-two years (Walk-On)
Redshirt sophomore tight end Josh Altsman-Pittsburgh Central Catholic-three years (Walk-On)
Redshirt sophomore linebacker Abe Ibrahim-Chartiers Valley-three years (Walk-On)
Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Caden Smith-Franklin Regional-three years (Walk-On)
Redshirt sophomore long snapper Brock Wilkins-Kiski Area-three years (Walk-On)
Redshirt first-year wide receiver Devin Whitlock-Belle Vernon-three years (Walk-On)
Redshirt first-year wide receiver Benny Haselrig-Hampton-three years (Preferred Walk-On)
Redshirt first-year running back Caleb Williams-Montour-four years (Walk-On)
First-year athlete Jacob Sassic-Pittsburgh Central Catholic-four years (Walk-On)