University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Narduzzi Announces Early Enrollment of 16 Freshmen
1/12/2026 11:00:00 AM | Football
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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