Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2024
- Class:
- 2018
The man who became known as "Revis Island" for his ability to blanket NFL receivers in man-to-man coverage displayed that same dominance at Pitt. Recruited out of nearby Aliquippa—a longtime talent pipeline for Pitt—Revis was an instant impact performer beginning in 2004. He earned Freshman All-America status while helping the Panthers to the Big East title and a Fiesta Bowl berth, Pitt's first Bowl Championship Series (BCS) bid. Over three collegiate seasons, he played in all 35 games and made 34 starts. Revis was a two-time first-team All-Big East cornerback who also shined as a punt returner. He scored five touchdowns at Pitt—three on interceptions and two via punt returns. Perhaps his most memorable collegiate play was a dazzling 73-yard punt return TD against West Virginia that was selected ESPN's 2006 "College Football Play of the Year." Revis was a first-round NFL Draft selection of the New York Jets in 2007. Over 11 NFL seasons, he was a seven-time Pro Bowler and four-time first team All-Pro. In 2023, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
