Can Offensive Line Be A Strength for Pitt? | PGHSN PULSE

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On the latest PGHSN PULSE, the show discusses if the offensive line can be a strength for Pitt during the 2025 season.

One of the main storylines of spring, if not the top, is if the offensive line can improve with its new pieces in place. Pitt went to the transfer portal and invested in the o-line by bringing in tackles Jeff Persi (Michigan) and Kendall Stanley (Charlotte), along with guard Keith Gouveia (Richmond).

On Monday during Pitt practice, Persi was receiving the first-team reps at left tackle, while Gouveia is at left guard. Stanley was working at right tackle, while Ryan Baer, who was in pads, was not practicing with the unit. Baer is the projected at right tackle, but Stanley got some valuable snaps with the 1s today.

Lyndon Cooper at center and BJ Williams, who was one of the top linemen from last year and looks solid right now, is at right guard looking to fill out the top unit.

When it comes to depth pieces, redshirt senior Terrence Enos Jr. is looking quick and stood out in several reps at Monday’s. He looks to secure a backup tackle role. Jiavani Cooley is another option at tackle, while Tai Ray and Jackson Brown worked at guard. Ryan Carretta and Moritz Schmoranzer were also snapping at practice with the former most likely to back up Cooper.