With it being the first official Pitt football game week of the 2021 season, that means it’s the first official depth chart for the Panther squad.
As is the case every Monday, Pat Narduzzi releases his two-deep depth chart. In reality though, this is a requirement so whether or not this is the true depth chart remains to be seen. Keep in mind, their weren’t too many actual position battles for starting jobs to begin camp.
With all that being said, here’s what Pitt has listed as their depth chart for Saturday’s opener vs. UMass.
OFFENSE
Quarterback
Kenny Pickett
Nick Patti
Davis Beville
Running Back
A.J. Davis or Israel Abanikanda or Vincent Davis
Wide Receiver
Jordan Addison
Jaylon Barden
Wide Receiver
Taysir Mack
Jared Wayne
Wide Receiver
Shocky Jacques-Louis
Tre Tipton
Tight End
Lucas Krull
Gavin Bartholomew (Freshman)
Left Tackle
Carter Warren
Matt Goncalves
Left Guard
Marcus Minor
Blake Zubovic
Center
Owen Drexel
Terrence Moore (Freshman)
Right Guard
Jake Kradel
Keldrick Wilson
Right Tackle
Gabe Houy
Branson Taylor (Freshman)
DEFENSE
Defensive End
Habakkuk Baldonado
John Morgan
Defensive Tackle
Calijah Kancey
Devin Danielson or Deandre Jules
Defensive Tackle
Keyshon Camp
David Green or Tyler Bentley
Defensive End
Deslin Alexandre
Dayon Hayes
Star Linebacker
Cam Bright
John Petrishen
Mike Linebacker
Wendell Davis or Sirvocea Dennis
Brandon George
Money Linebacker
Phil Campbell
SirVocea Dennis or Chase Pine
Strong Safety
Brandon Hill
Judson Tallandier
Free Safety
Erick Hallett or Rashad Battle
Cornerback
Marquis Williams
A.J. Woods
Cornerback
Damarri Mathis
M.J. Devonshire
SPECIALISTS
Placekicker
Ben Sauls or Sam Scarton
Punter
Kirk Christodoulou
Caleb Junko or Cam Guess
Holder
Kirk Christodoulou
Cam Guess or Caleb Junko
Long Snapper
Cal Adomitis
Byron Floyd
Kickoff Returner
Jaylon Barden
Israel Abanikanda
Punter Returner
Jaylon Barden
M.J. Devonshire
Already see some serious questionable lineup concerns. Petrician, Hallett and Clancy are nice players, but shouldn’t be getting playing time let alone starters. Hallett is awful, Petrician got lit up like a Christmas tree during the spring game–He can’t cover anyone. Clancy Is a downgrade from Danielson. Typical Narduzzi antics….
Rodney Hammond is going to be a force to be reckoned with. Give this 4 star RB his shot and he will take PITT running game to another level!!!!