Pitt Adds 10 Newcomers to Football Roster

PITTSBURGH–The University of Pittsburgh and Head Coach Pat Narduzzi have announced the addition of 10 student-athletes to the football roster.

The group includes four offensive linemen, two wide receivers, a quarterback, running back, kicker and long snapper.

Name | Year | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | High School | Hometown

Mike Van Der Oord | Freshman | OL | 6-7 | 300 | St. Ignatius | Westlake, OH

Nick Howard | Freshman | OL | 6-5 | 285 | Pearland | Pearland, TX

Carter Genchi | Freshman | PK | 5-10 | 155 | Hillgrove | Powder Springs, GA

Damon Ferguson Jr. | Freshman | RB | 5-11 | 180 | Milford Mill Academy | Gwynn Oak, MD

Bryan Hamilton | Freshman | WR | 5-11 | 165 | Gaither | Tampa, FL

Davin Friedman | Freshman | QB | 6-3 | 195 | Cathedral Prep | Erie, PA

Alex Rudolph | Freshman | LS | 5-9 | 180 | Edwardsburg | Edwardsburg, MI

Sean Franklin | Freshman | OL | 6-6 | 290 | Mars | Mars, PA

Jack Lesniewicz | Freshman | WR | 6-2 | 180 | Hinsdale Central | Hinsdale, IL

Dylan Pitzer | Freshman | OL | 6-7 | 270 | Derry Area | Derry, PA

The Panthers will host seven games this fall. Season tickets for the 2026 Pitt Football season are on sale now, while single-game ticket pricing is also available. For more information on group tickets, fans can visit PittsburghPanthers.com/groups or contact the Panthers Ticket Office at 412-648-7488.