Pitt FB Recruiting
Pitt Lands Commitment from All-MVFC Kicker James London
Pitt has the difficult task of replacing one of the best kickers in program history next season.
With Ben Sauls heading to the NFL, and just walk-on Sam Carpenter on the roster as it stands, Pitt has landed a commitment from Murray State transfer James London to ease the transition.
It’s a nice addition, landing an All-MVC and All-American honorable mention with multiple seasons of eligibility.
He received offers from Oklahoma State, Illinois State, Kennesaw State, SEMO, UMass and FAU upon entering the portal last week.
1000 % COMMITTED 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/UZMOdwga65
— James London 5 ⭐️ Kicker (@JamesLondonJr29) December 20, 2024
London spent two seasons at Murray State, earning the starting job this season as a true sophomore. He connected on 14-of-19 field attempts, with a long of 55 yards. He converted seven field goals of at least 50 yards this season — leading the Racers with 65 points.
He earned first-team All-MVC and All-American honorable mention honors as he led the conference in field goals made and field goal percentage.
London was a standout at Miami Central in high school, helping the team to four straight state championships.
Like Sauls, London has a very big leg. And with a few seasons of eligibility under his belt, he has the potential to develop into a very good kicker with special teams coordinator Jacob Bronowski at his side. He will compete for the starting job with Carpenter during the offseason.
Pitt is set to return longsnapper Nilay Upadhyayula, but there will be a new holder with Cam Guess departing.
