Narduzzi Announces Early Enrollment of 16 Freshmen

PITTSBURGH—With the University of Pittsburgh's 2026 spring academic term beginning today, Pitt Football and Head Coach Pat Narduzzi announced the early enrollment of 16 freshmen who have completed their high school graduation requirements and will join the Panthers this semester.

The incoming group features a balanced mix across multiple position groups, including two quarterbacks, three wide receivers, three defensive linemen, four defensive backs, two linebackers, one offensive lineman and one tight end. All 16 will participate in offseason conditioning and spring practice as Pitt begins preparations for the 2026 season.

The early enrollees are as follows:

Offense

1. Angelo Renda, QB, 6-0, 180, Southlake, TX/Southlake Carroll

2. Corey Dailey, QB, 6-6, 195, Seguin, TX/Seguin

3. Wyatt Villarreal, TE, 6-5, 230, Celina, TX/Celina

4. Dylan Wester, WR, 5-9, 165, Palmetto, FL/Booker

5. Demetrice McCray, WR, 6-0, 185, Clermont, FL/The First Academy

6. Rodney Dunbar, WR, 6-5, 190, Thomasville, GA/Thomas County Central

7. John Curran, OL, 6-3, 305, Gibsonia, PA/Pine-Richland

Defense

8. Lincoln Hoke, DL, 6-2, 260, Sewickley, PA/North Allegheny

9. Reston Lehman, DL, 6-4, 230, McMurray, PA/Peters Township

10. Joshua Pittman, DL, 6-3, 225, Suffolk, VA/King's Fork

11. Desmond Johnson, LB, 6-1, 195, Miami, FL/Miami Northwestern

12. Marcus Jennings, LB, 6-2, 205, Southfield, MI/Cass Technical

13. Kentrail McRae, DB, 6-2, 170, Clearwater, FL/Clearwater

14. Da'Ron Barksdale, DB, 5-11, 195, Homestead, PA/Steel Valley

15. Isaac Patterson, DB, 6-0, 185, Westerville, OH/Westerville South

16. Tony Forney, DB, 6-1, 190, Decatur, GA/Kell

The group will join Pitt's returning roster, gaining an early start on academic, strength and conditioning, and on-field development.

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