University of Pittsburgh Athletics
2026 Football Roster

Jersey Number 54
Justin Thompson
- Position:
- LB
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 235
- Hometown:
- Bowie, MD
- High School:
- Good Counsel
2025: Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in January 2025 following his early graduation from Good Counsel…appeared in two games on defense and special teams as a true freshman, resulting in a redshirt…posted a QBH in his career debut against NC State.
HIGH SCHOOL: One of the top outside linebackers in Maryland…earned All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) as a junior and senior…collected 45 tackles, three tackles for loss and a forced fumble in his final season…rated one of Maryland’s top 40 overall prospects by Rivals (No. 18), ESPN (No. 27) and On3 (Nov. 36)…played under Coach Andy Stefanelli.
PERSONAL: Son of Tim and Maria Thompson…has one brother…enrolled in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.
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