2011 PREVIEW
The 2011 season should be quite a transformation for Pitt’s regular-season schedule features eight teams The Panthers will have two quarterbacks entering their Pitt football, which begins its fi rst year under the that advanced to bowl games last year. The non- fi rst active seasons following freshman redshirts. Mark leadership of new head coach Todd Graham. conference slate will be especially challenging with three Myers was a fi rst-team All-Ohio selection as a senior at Whereas past Pitt editions have been more BCS-caliber opponents in Iowa, Notre Dame and Utah. And St. Ignatius after throwing for more than 2,100 yards conventional in their offensive and defensive schemes, this year’s Big East race appears as wide open as ever. and 20 touchdowns. Anthony Gonzalez was a standout the Graham Era promises a break from the traditional. “The goal each year is to compete for and win the Big at Pennsylvania’s Liberty High, compiling 5,311 yards in The emphasis will be on, as Graham describes it, a East Conference,” Graham said. “We are excited about total offense and 61 TDs over his fi nal two seasons. “high-octane, high-energy approach” on both sides of the opportunities and challenges this season will provide.” the ball. The following is a positional look at the 2011 Panthers. “We want to snap the ball every fi fteen seconds on RUNNING BACKS offense,” Graham said. “Defensively we want to apply pressure on every down and make the momentum- THE OFFENSE Pitt’s backfi eld stable will need restocked with the changing plays that win football games.” departure of tailback Dion Lewis and fullback Henry Graham’s head coaching tenure at Tulsa refl ects the QUARTERBACKS Hynoski to the pro ranks. Junior Ray Graham could be blueprint he looks to implement at Pitt. Behind a prolifi c the Panthers’ next all-star performer at tailback. Graham offense and opportunistic defense, the Golden Hurricane rushed for 922 yards last year, averaging 6.2 yards on just Junior Tino Sunseri is the incumbent at quarterback, posted double-digit wins in three of his four seasons. 148 carries. Junior walk-on Desmond Brown received starting all 13 games a year ago. Sunseri connected on Twice they led the nation in total offense. signifi cant repetitions behind Graham during the spring 65% of his passes (223 of 346) for 2,572 yards in his Graham’s 2010 Tulsa team rolled up 505.6 yards per and will look to compete for a primary reserve role. fi rst season in a full-time role. He threw 16 touchdowns game to rank fi fth nationally and averaged 41.4 points Candidates for the vacated fullback spot include against nine interceptions while also showing the ability to rank sixth. The Golden Hurricane defense forced a junior walk-on Kris Wildman, redshirt freshman walk-on to make plays on his feet. In the Panthers’ BBVA Compass whopping 36 turnovers, the third highest total in Randy Morris and redshirt freshman Derrick Burns. Bowl victory over Kentucky, Sunseri rushed for 53 yards college football. The status of junior letterman Chris Mike for the 2011 on just four carries (13.3 avg.). “We’re a no-huddle football team,” Graham said. season is in question due to a knee injury he sustained “We’re going to operate extremely fast on offense. We’re at the end of spring drills. going to be high tempo, high octane and explosive. Our Adding to the running back competition will be an goal is to be the most explosive team in the country. infl ux of promising newcomers. Fifth-year senior Zach “On defense we want to attack. Our approach to Brown will be immediately eligible at Pitt after earning defense stems from our offseason training. We want to his degree from Wisconsin this past summer. Brown put fast and explosive players on the football fi eld and rushed for 1,152 yards and 11 touchdowns during his make game-changing plays. Our main focus will be career with the Badgers. Malcolm Crockett rushed for forcing turnovers and impacting the quarterback.” nearly 2,000 yards over his fi nal two seasons at Friendship Collegiate Academy in Washington D.C. Corey Davis was an all-state performer who netted nearly 1,800 yards as a senior at Gladewater High in Texas. Despite an injury-limited senior year, Isaac Bennett led Booker T. Washington to the Oklahoma 5A title, averaging 9.6 yards a carry en route to nearly 1,400 yards.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Pitt will employ an array of three-receiver sets this season, maximizing the talents of a promising group of players. While two-time All-Big East performer Jon Baldwin has departed for the NFL, the Panthers return four lettermen and some intriguing underclassmen. Pitt will utilize sophomore Devin Street at the X receiver. Street played in every game last year, making four starts, and compiled 25 catches for 318 yards and Tailback two scores. He will be pushed by sophomore letterman Ray Graham Ed Tinker. Senior walk-on Todd Gilcrist will provide depth.
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TIGHT ENDS & H-BACK OFFENSIVE LINE
Sophomore Brock DeCicco and redshirt freshman Pitt returns four players with starting experience on Brendan Carozzoni will be the chief competitors for the the offensive front. starting tight end assignment. DeCicco, who lettered as Forming the unit’s nucleus are three battle-tested
a redshirt frosh last year, had only two receptions but seniors in Chris Jacobson, Jordan Gibbs and Lucas Nix. 2011 PREVIEW both went for touchdowns (totaling 19 yards). The trio owns a combined 49 career starts. Junior Hubie Graham could be a newcomer of impact Jacobson, a starter at left guard last year, will move at H-Back. Graham enters his fi rst active season to center in 2011. Given the heavy utilization of the following his transfer from Illinois. He will compete shotgun formation in Todd Graham’s offense, Jacobson’s with redshirt freshman Drew Carswell, who is successful positional switch was one of the most transitioning from wide receiver. important developments of the spring. Pitt will welcome freshmen Sam Collura Nix, the most experienced of Pitt’s offensive linemen PANTHER COACHING STAFF and Steve Williams for training camp. One of with 25 career starting assignments, will man the right Maryland’s top tight end prospects, Collura tackle spot. Gibbs will start at left tackle. averaged more than 20 yards per reception as a The leading candidates for the starting offensive guard senior for perennial power DeMatha Catholic. positions are senior Greg Gaskins, a part-time starter last Williams, who projects as an H-Back, rushed for year, and sophomore Cory King. Depth and competition nearly 2,400 yards his fi nal two seasons at at guard will come from junior Ryan Turnley (who could Calvary Day School in Georgia. also get a look at center), sophomore Ryan Schlieper, and a trio of redshirt freshmen in Matt Rotheram, PROFILES Shane Johnson and Arthur Doakes. Wide Receiver Also vying for time at tackle will be sophomore Mike Shanahan Juantez Hollins, junior Justin Virbitsky and mid-year junior-college transfer Zenel Demhasaj. Depth at center will come from Turnley and incoming
freshman Artie Rowell, an all-state performer at 2010 SEASON IN REVIEW Pennsylvania’s Central Dauphin.
At Y receiver, junior Mike Shanahan returns after posting career-best numbers in a starting role last year. Shanahan was the team’s second-leading receiver behind Baldwin with 43 catches for 589 yards and one score. THIS IS PITT PRO FOOTBALL PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK Salath Williams enters his fi rst active season following a freshman redshirt and boasts excellent size and playmaking ability. Redshirt frosh walk-on Brett Zuck is also in the mix at Y. Junior Cameron Saddler is the most experienced returnee at Z receiver, lettering the past two years as a top reserve. Redshirt frosh Kevin Weatherspoon enters his fi rst active season looking to earn time in the receiver rotation. Sophomore walk-on Jake Delmonico will also look to earn reps at Z. Four newcomers will try to impact the receiver depth chart upon their arrival for preseason training camp. Joshua Brinson was one of the top wideouts in the California JUCO ranks and could be ready to make immediate contributions. Big and rangy target Justin Offensive Lineman Jackson starred at Alabama 6A champion Daphne High. Lucas Nix While he will play receiver at Pitt, Ronald Jones was actually an all-state quarterback at Florida’s Fort Meade. Darius Patton was one of Ohio’s top receiver prospects at Poland, twice earning all-state.
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THE DEFENSE At defensive end, Pitt boasts one of the country’s most The “spur” plays opposite the Panther and is a productive defenders in senior Brandon Lindsey, who combination linebacker and safety. Heading into training began last year as a reserve but ended the season as an camp, top candidates to seize this starting role are DEFENSIVE LINE All-Big East performer. Lindsey collected 51 tackles and sophomore letterman Kevin Adams and redshirt freshman led the team with 17.5 TFLs and 10 sacks. Strong and Eric Williams. Quality competition will come from Pitt returns an experienced foundation on its defensive experienced depth will come from senior Justin Hargrove sophomore Carl Fleming and promising redshirt frosh line despite the departure of two national-caliber ends in and sophomore T.J. Clemmings. Todd Thomas. Greg Romeus and Jabaal Sheard to the NFL. At Sam linebacker, senior Tristan Roberts and A pair of seniors, Chas Alecxih and Myles Caragein, sophomore Shane Gordon will be the most experienced returns on the interior. As a starting defensive tackle LINEBACKERS candidates for the starting nod. Roberts, who could also last year, Alecxih collected 57 stops, including nine TFLs, see time at the Will, played in every game a year ago and thrived as a pass rusher with 7.5 sacks. Caragein, Pitt’s new 3-4 scheme will employ a “Panther” – a with eight starts and had 40 tackles and 4.5 TFLs. the Panthers’ starting nose tackle, had 30 tackles, 4.5 hybrid position that plays to the boundary and blends the Gordon lettered as a redshirt frosh, playing in all 13 TFLs and two sacks. skills of a defensive end and linebacker. Senior Greg games and making one start. Providing depth at the Sophomore lettermen Aaron Donald and Tyrone Ezell Williams brings experience and playmaking athleticism Sam will be junior Manny Williams and redshirt frosh will provide strong competition at tackle. Also fortifying to the Panther. Williams collected 64 tackles and 5.5 TFLs walk-on Adam Lazenga. this position is sophomore Jack Lippert, who moved back last year. He will be pushed by sophomore Bryan Senior Max Gruder boasts experience at all three to defense after serving as the chief reserve at center Murphy, who lettered as a true frosh last season, and linebacker spots but is slated to play the Will this year. last year. Pushing for time at the nose will be freshman junior Shayne Hale. Redshirt freshman walk-on Mark As Pitt’s starting middle linebacker, Gruder fi nished Khaynin Mosley-Smith, who enrolled in January following Giubilato is also in the mix at Panther. second on the team with 84 stops last year. Another a prep season at Milford (N.Y.) Academy. player with diverse experience, junior letterman Joe Trebitz, will provide depth. Also vying for time will be sophomore walk-on Emanuel Rackard, who lettered last year. The Panthers welcome four freshman linebackers for training camp. Devin Cook (Beaver Falls [Pa.]), Nicholas Grigsby (Trotwood-Madison [Ohio]), Juan Price (Woodland Hills [Pa.]) and LaQuentin Smith (Dr. Phillips [Fla.]) each had highly decorated prep careers and fi gure to provide immediate depth and competition upon arriving.
Defensive End Brandon Lindsey
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coucouldld bbee reareadydy ttoo earn national accolades this year. Pitt THE SPECIALISTS bboastsoasts experiencexperiencede depth at the free with junior Andrew TTaglianettiaglianetti. An aaccomplishedc special teams ace with fi ve Pitt will need to replace Dan Hutchins, its starting blblockedocked kikicks,cks, TTaglianettia also boasts starting experience placekicker and punter the past two years. iinn tthehe seconsecondary.dary. Junior walk-on Marco Pecora, who Ready to take over placements is junior Kevin Harper, 2011 PREVIEW letteredlettered tthehe ppasta two years on special teams, will also who lettered the past two seasons handling kickoffs and viviee foforr ttimeime aat the free. serving as Pitt’s long-range fi eld goal specialist. Also SSophomoreopho Jason Hendricks will be eyeing the competing at placekicker will be senior walk-ons Garrett startingstarting jobjo at bandit safety. Hendricks made fi ve Tonio and Chris Yankoski. startsstarts as a redshirt frosh and collected 42 At punter, sophomore walk-on Matt Yoklic heads into tacklestackles ono the year. He will be pushed by speedy training camp as the leading candidate to seize the redshirt freshmanf Brandon Ifi ll. Also vying for starting job. He will be pressed by Yankoski and redshirt PANTHER COACHING STAFF repsreps at banditba will be redshirt frosh walk-on frosh walk-on Drake Greer (who also could earn reps at kicker). Phil PeckichPeckic . Vying for the long snapping duties will be sophomore The PanthersPan will infuse four freshmen into the Kevin Barthelemy and junior Marco Pecora. secondarysecondary thisth year. Prospects at cornerback include The return game bursts with speed and potential. LafayetteLafayette PittsPit , a decorated player from nearby Senior Buddy Jackson and sophomore Devin Street will WoodlandWoodland Hills,H and Texas import Lloyd Carrington compete at kick returner. Jackson showed particular
(Lincoln(Lincoln H.S.).H Competing for time at the safety promise during the spring, returning two kicks for PROFILES positionsposition will be Jason Frimpong (MacArthur touchdowns in scrimmage situations. CornerbackCornerback AntwuanAntwuan RReedeed [Texas])[Texas]) and Roderick Ryles (Dr. Junior Cameron Saddler led the team in punt PhillipsPhillips [Fla.]). returns and ranked third in the Big East with a 10.5 average (25 returns for 263 yards) last year. Junior Jarred Holley was
Saddler’s backup in this role and could 2010 SEASON earn increased opportunities IN REVIEW this year.
SECONDARY EODBO ITHSOYPOFOBL THIS IS PITT PRO FOOTBALL PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK
Five lettermen return at the cornerback spots. At boundary corner, sophomore K’Waun Williams appears ready for a prominent role after earning signifi cant playing time as a true frosh. Vying for time behind Williams will be senior letterman Saheed Imoru and redshirt freshman walk-on Joseph Lopez. One of Pitt’s most strongly contested positional battles will be at fi eld cornerback where seniors Antwuan Reed and Buddy Jackson return. Reed started 12 games a year ago and had 40 tackles, six pass breakups and an interception. Jackson, a three-year letterman, had an impressive spring and appears ready to make the biggest contributions of his career. Also in the mix at fi eld corner is junior walk-on Jeremiah Davis. At free safety, junior Jarred Holley returns after Free Safety earning All-Big East last season. Holley had 54 tackles Jarred Holley and tied for the team lead with fi ve interceptions. He
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THE FOLLOWING IS PITT’S DEPTH CHART HEADING INTO 2011 FALL TRAINING CAMP. NAMES IN BOLD CAPS DENOTE RETURNING STARTERS. MEMBERS OF THE PANTHERS’ INCOMING RECRUITING CLASS ARE NOT INCLUDED. AN ASTERISK AFTER PLAYERS’ NAMES DENOTES LETTERS EARNED, AND FOLLOWING CLASS DENOTES REDSHIRT SEASON.
OFFENSE DEFENSE SPECIALISTS
X RECEIVER DEFENSIVE END PLACEKICKER 15 Devin Street* (SO*, 6-4, 190) 7 BRANDON LINDSEY*** (SR*, 6-2, 250) 39 Kevin Harper** (JR*, 5-10, 180) 84 Ed Tinker* (SO*, 6-2, 190) 96 Justin Hargrove** (SR*, 6-4, 270) OR 90 Chris Yankoski (SR*, 5-10, 200) 30 Todd Gilcrist (SR*, 5-11, 195) 90 T.J. Clemmings* (SO, 6-6, 295) 48 Drake Greer (FR*, 6-4, 200) OR 49 Garrett Tonio (SR*, 5-10, 195) Y RECEIVER DEFENSIVE TACKLE 87 MIKE SHANAHAN** (JR*, 6-5, 225) 98 CHAS ALECXIH*** (SR*, 6-5, 285) PUNTER 17 Salath Williams (FR*, 6-3, 195) 59 Aaron Donald* (SO, 6-0, 270) 92 Matt Yoklic (SO*, 6-4, 205) 36 Brett Zuck (FR*, 6-1, 190) 50 Tyrone Ezell* (SO*, 6-4, 295) 48 Drake Greer (FR*, 6-4, 200) 72 Jack Lippert* (SO*, 6-4, 265) 90 Chris Yankoski (SR*, 5-10, 200) Z RECEIVER 5 Cameron Saddler** (JR*, 5-7, 170) NOSE TACKLE HOLDER 88 Kevin Weatherspoon (FR*, 5-10, 175) 94 MYLES CARAGEIN*** (SR*, 6-2, 290) 92 Matt Yoklic (SO*, 6-4, 205) 85 Jake Delmonico (SO*, 5-10, 185) 95 Khaynin “K.K.” Mosley-Smith (FR, 6-0, 295) 49 Garrett Tonio (SR*, 5-10, 195)
LEFT TACKLE OUTSIDE LINEBACKER (PANTHER) LONG SNAPPER 68 JORDAN GIBBS** (SR*, 6-7, 315) 38 GREG WILLIAMS*** (SR*, 6-3, 240) OR 69 Kevin Barthelemy (SO*, 6-3, 240) 70 Juantez Hollins (SO*, 6-5, 305) 93 Bryan Murphy* (SO, 6-3, 250) 11 Marco Pecora** (JR*, 5-11, 195) 66 Justin Virbitsky* (JR*, 6-4, 280) 45 Shayne Hale* (JR*, 6-4, 255) 43 Mark Giubilato (FR*, 6-2, 230) KICKOFF RETURNER LEFT GUARD 21 Buddy Jackson*** (SR*, 6-1, 180) 60 Greg Gaskins** (SR*, 6-4, 295) OUTSIDE LINEBACKER (SPUR) 15 Devin Street* (SO*, 6-4, 190) 75 Ryan Turnley** (JR*, 6-6, 320) 14 Kevin Adams* (SO*, 6-1, 215) OR 76 Ryan Schlieper (SO*, 6-5, 305) 49 Eric Williams (FR*, 6-3, 215) PUNT RETURNER 64 Shane Johnson (FR*, 6-5, 325) 4 Todd Thomas (FR*, 6-2, 220) OR 5 CAMERON SADDLER** (JR*, 5-7, 170) 34 Carl Fleming (SO*, 6-1, 220) 18 Jarred Holley** (JR*, 5-10, 190) CENTER 54 CHRIS JACOBSON** (SR*, 6-3, 295) SAM LINEBACKER 75 Ryan Turnley** (JR*, 6-6, 320) 32 TRISTAN ROBERTS** (SR*, 6-1, 230) OR 58 Shane Gordon* (SO*, 6-1, 230) RIGHT GUARD 36 Manny Williams* (JR*, 6-1, 225) 78 Cory King (SO*, 6-6, 325) 51 Adam Lazenga (FR*, 6-0, 235) 74 Matt Rotheram (FR*, 6-6, 350) 56 Arthur Doakes (FR*, 6-6, 360) WILL LINEBACKER 55 MAX GRUDER*** (SR*, 6-2, 230) OR RIGHT TACKLE 32 TRISTAN ROBERTS** (SR*, 6-1, 230) 52 LUCAS NIX*** (SR, 6-6, 310) 53 Joe Trebitz** (JR*, 6-3, 220) 77 Zenel Demhasaj (JR, 6-7, 330) 28 Emanuel Rackard* (SO*, 6-0, 220)
TIGHT END BOUNDARY CORNERBACK 81 Brock DeCicco* (SO*, 6-5, 240) 2 K’Waun Williams* (SO, 5-10, 190) 80 Brendan Carozzoni (FR*, 6-4, 230) 16 Saheed Imoru* (SR, 5-10, 185) 46 Joseph Lopez (FR*, 5-9, 170) H-BACK 83 Hubie Graham (JR*, 6-4, 230) FIELD CORNERBACK 6 Drew Carswell (FR*, 6-4, 215) 21 Buddy Jackson*** (SR*, 6-1, 180) OR 22 ANTWUAN REED*** (SR, 5-10, 190) QUARTERBACK 12 Jeremiah Davis* (JR*, 5-10, 175) 12 TINO SUNSERI** (JR*, 6-2, 215) 11 Mark Myers (FR*, 6-4, 230) BANDIT SAFETY 8 Anthony Gonzalez (FR*, 6-3, 215) 25 Jason Hendricks* (SO*, 6-0, 185) 20 Brandon Ifi ll (FR*, 6-1, 200) TAILBACK 29 Phil Peckich (FR*, 5-10, 185) 1 Ray Graham** (JR, 5-9, 195) 24 Desmond Brown (JR, 5-9, 185) FREE SAFETY 18 JARRED HOLLEY** (JR*, 5-10, 190) FULLBACK 41 Andrew Taglianetti** (JR*, 5-11, 190) 47 Kris Wildman (JR*, 6-1, 255) 11 Marco Pecora** (JR*, 5-11, 195) 31 Randy Morris (FR*, 5-11, 205) 37 Derrick Burns (FR*, 5-11, 235)
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RETURNING PERSONNEL LETTERMEN RETURNING: 43 STARTERS RETURNING: 13 15 Offense (5 starters) OFFENSE (15) 27 Defense (8 starters) Wide Receiver (4): MIKE SHANAHAN**, Cameron Saddler**, Devin Street*, Ed Tinker* 1 Specialist (0 starters) Tackle (1): JORDAN GIBBS** 2011 PREVIEW Guard (4): LUCAS NIX***, CHRIS JACOBSON**, Greg Gaskins**, Ryan Turnley** LETTERMEN LOST: 23 Center (1): Jack Lippert* STARTERS LOST: 11 Tight End (2): Brock DeCicco*, Justin Virbitsky* 11 Offense (6 starters) Quarterback (1): TINO SUNSERI** 9 Defense (3 starters) Tailback (1): Ray Graham** 3 Specialists (2 starters) Fullback (1): Chris Mike* OCIGSAFPANTHER COACHING STAFF DEFENSE (27) NOTE: Players are listed under 2010 positions. This listing does not refl ect any position changes for the End (5): BRANDON LINDSEY***, Justin Hargrove**, T.J. Clemmings*, Shayne Hale*, Bryan Murphy* 2011 season. Tackle (4): CHAS ALECXIH***, MYLES CARAGEIN***, Aaron Donald*, Tyrone Ezell* Linebacker (9): MAX GRUDER***, GREG WILLIAMS***, TRISTAN ROBERTS**, Joe Trebitz**, Kevin Adams*, Dan Hutchins started at both placekicker and punter. Shane Gordon*, Dan Mason*, Emanuel Rackard*, Manny Williams* He counts as two starters and two lettermen lost in Strong Safety (2): Marco Pecora**, Jason Hendricks* the overall total. Free Safety (2): JARRED HOLLEY**, Andrew Taglianetti**
Cornerback (5): ANTWUAN REED***, Jeremiah Davis*, Buddy Jackson***, Saheed Imoru*, K’Waun Williams* PROFILES
SPECIALISTS (1) Kicker (1): Kevin Harper** Punter (0): Long Snapper (0): 2010 SEASON 2010 SEASON IN REVIEW
PERSONNEL LOST
OFFENSE (11) Wide Receiver (2): JON BALDWIN***, Greg Cross* EODBO ITHSOYPOFOBL THIS IS PITT PRO FOOTBALL PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK Tackle (1): JASON PINKSTON**** Guard (0): Center (1): ALEX KARABIN*** Tight End (2): MIKE CRUZ**, Andrew Devlin* Quarterback (2): Pat Bostick***, Andrew Janocko*** Tailback (2): DION LEWIS**, Chris Burns** Fullback (1): HENRY HYNOSKI***
DEFENSE (9) End (3): JABAAL SHEARD****, Greg Romeus****, Nate Nix**** Linebacker Max Gruder Tackle (1): Tyler Tkach*** Linebacker (0): Strong Safety (2): DOM DECICCO****, Kolby Gray* Free Safety (1): Pat Costello** Cornerback (2): RICKY GARY****, Dan Cafaro**
SPECIALISTS (3) Kicker (1): DAN HUTCHINS** Punter (1): DAN HUTCHINS** Long Snapper (1): John Fieger**
CAPS indicate 2010 starters * indicates letters earned
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PRESEASON BIG EAST PREDICTIONS Chris Jacobson Offensive Lineman Mike Shanahan Wide Receiver Phil Steele’s College Football Preview: 1st Lindy’s Big East’s “Top 10 NFL Talent” (No. 7) Athlon All-Big East (third team) Athlon: 3rd Lindy’s All-Big East (fi rst team) Lindy’s All-Big East (second team) Blue Ribbon: 3rd Phil Steele’s College Football Preview All-America Team Phil Steele’s College Football Preview All-Big East Lindy’s: 3rd (third team) (third team) Sporting News: 3rd Phil Steele’s College Football Preview Nation’s No. 13 Guard Biletnikoff Award Watch List Phil Steele’s College Football Preview All-Big East INDIVIDUAL HONORS (fi rst team) Devin Street Wide Receiver Chas Alecxih Defensive Lineman Outland Trophy Watch List Phil Steele’s College Football Preview All-Big East Athlon All-Big East (second team) (fourth team) Lindy’s All-Big East (second team) Brandon Lindsey Defensive End Phil Steele’s College Football Preview All-Big East Athlon All-Big East (fi rst team) Tino Sunseri Quarterback (second team) Sporting News All-America Team (third team) Phil Steele’s College Football Preview All-Big East Sporting News All-Big East (fi rst team) (third team) Myles Caragein Defensive Lineman Sporting News Big East’s Top NFL Prospect Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award Watch List Phil Steele’s College Football Preview All-Big East Lindy’s Nation’s No. 4 Outside Linebacker (third team) Lindy’s Big East’s “Top 10 NFL Talent” (No. 3) Greg Williams Linebacker Lindy’s All-Big East (fi rst team) Athlon All-Big East (third team) Jordan Gibbs Offensive Tackle Phil Steele’s College Football Preview All-America Team Phil Steele’s College Football Preview All-Big East Athlon All-Big East (third team) (fourth team) (second team) Phil Steele’s College Football Preview Nation’s No. 10 Hubie Graham Tight End Defensive End K’Waun Williams Defensive Back Phil Steele’s College Football Preview All-Big East Phil Steele’s College Football Preview All-Big East Athlon All-Big East (second team) (fourth team) (fi rst team) Phil Steele’s College Football Preview All-Big East NationalChamps.net All-America Team (third team) (third team) Ray Graham Running Back Blue Ribbon All-Big East Athlon All-Big East (fi rst team) Bednarik Award Watch List HONORS LISTING AS OF JULY 15 Sporting News All-Big East (fi rst team) Bronko Nagurski Award Watch List Lindy’s All-Big East (fi rst team) Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List Lindy’s Big East’s “Toughest to bring down” Blue Ribbon All-Big East Lucas Nix Offensive Tackle Phil Steele’s College Football Preview Nation’s No. 25 Athlon All-Big East (fi rst team) Running Back Lindy’s All-Big East (second team) Phil Steele’s College Football Preview All-Big East Phil Steele’s College Football Preview (fi rst team) Nation’s No. 11 Guard Maxwell Award Watch List Phil Steele’s College Football Preview Doak Walker Award Watch List All-Big East (second team) Outland Trophy Watch List Max Gruder Linebacker Phil Steele’s College Football Preview All-Big East Antwuan Reed Defensive Back (fi rst team) Phil Steele’s College Football Preview Blue Ribbon All-Big East All-Big East (fourth team) Butkus Award Watch List Cameron Saddler Punt Returner Jarred Holley Defensive Back Athlon All-Big East (fi rst team) Offensive Lineman Athlon All-Big East (fi rst team) Phil Steele’s College Football Preview Chris Jacobson Sporting News All-Big East (fi rst team) All-Big East (fi rst team) Lindy’s Nation’s No. 11 Safety Lindy’s All-Big East (fi rst team) Phil Steele’s College Football Preview Nation’s No. 21 Free Safety Phil Steele’s College Football Preview All-Big East (second team) Blue Ribbon All-Big East
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