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Defense G/GS Sacks FR PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 2008 4/0 0.0000100-01 2009 12/0 4.0000845.0-2712 TOTAL 16/0 4.0000945.0-2713

Kevin Adams Fullback 23 6-1 • 215 • FR* Nyack, N.Y.

2010 Scouting Report: Promising backfield prospect who enters his first active season following a redshirt Chas Alecxih** Jon Baldwin** campaign...will vie for the chief reserve spot at fullback behind returning starter Henry Hynoski. 2009: Redshirted Defensive Lineman Wide Receiver as a true freshman. High School: Two-way standout for 98 6-5 • 280 • JR* 82 6-5 • 230 • JR New Jersey power St. Joseph Regional as an outside Lancaster, Pa. Aliquippa, Pa. linebacker and running back…All-Northern New Jersey Interscholastic League (NNJIL)…collected 51 tackles, 2010 Scouting Report: A long and strong interior lineman 2010 Scouting Report: A returning 1,000-yard receiver three sacks and two interceptions as a senior…led team who is coming off a productive season as the top reserve who has the potential to rank among the most exciting with nine rushing touchdowns and scored 12 total TDs at defensive tackle…will look to elevate into a starting offensive performers in college football…highly viable (three receiving), helping St. Joseph average more than role in 2010...potent pass rusher…initially joined Pitt as candidate for All-America honors and the Biletnikoff 40 points per game…totaled 1,170 rushing yards over a walk-on but earned a scholarship prior to the 2009 Award, annually presented to the country’s top receiver… his junior and senior seasons…averaged more than season. 2009: Played in 12 games as a reserve defensive complements his outstanding size with exceptional ball seven yards per carry as a senior and six yards per attempt tackle…compiled 12 tackles, five TFLs, four sacks and skills…can make the tough catch in traffic or go vertical, his junior year…led team to an 11-1 record and the Non- one blocked kick…posted career-high numbers against evidenced by his touchdown receptions of 79 and 71 yards Public Group 3 state championship as a senior…team Syracuse with three tackles, two sacks and a forced last year…was one of only three receivers nationally to went 20-3 over his final two varsity seasons (.869)… fumble…also had sacks against USF and Louisville... top 1,000 yards and average at least 19.5 yards per PrepStar All-East Region…rated one of the top 30 blocked a field goal at NC State. 2008: Lettered in his reception last season…also achieved in the classroom prospects in New Jersey by Rivals…played under Coach first active season, playing in four games…had one and was a 2009 Big East All-Academic Football Team Tony Karcich…also a track and field letterman. Personal: tackle vs. Louisville. 2007: Joined team as a walk-on and honoree. 2009: First team All-Big East…Rivals All-America Kevin Curtis Adams, born 4/16/91, is the son of Judy redshirted as a true freshman. High School: A two-way Team (third team)…compiled 57 catches for 1,111 yards Adams…has two brothers…enrolled in the School of starter for Penn Manor as a tight end and defensive (19.5 avg.) with eight touchdowns in 13 games…Pitt’s first Arts and Sciences. end…two-time first team All-Lancaster-Lebanon League… 1,000-yard receiver since 2004 (Greg Lee, 1,297 yards)… named to The Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAAA ranked third in the Big East and 19th nationally in total All-State Team (third team)…earned three letters under receiving yards...ranked third in the Big East and 22nd Coach Bob Forgrave…selected to play in the Tri-County nationally in receiving yards per game (85.46 avg.)…had All-Star Game…also lettered in track and field. Personal: two TDs over 70 yards (79-yarder vs. NC State; 71 vs. Peter Charles Alecxih III, born 2/10/89, is the son of Peter Louisville)…lone rush of the year was a 61-yard reverse and Alecia Alecxih Jr…has two brothers…grandfather, that set up a Pitt TD drive vs. Syracuse…had seven Peter Alecxih Sr., was a defensive tackle for Navy… 100-yard receiving games in 2009, including a career-high majoring in communication. 144 (on six catches) with a 40-yard TD vs. USF…Big East Offensive Player of the Week for Notre Dame performance… averaged 28.4 yards per catch with 142 yards on just five receptions against the Irish…his diving 36-yard TD gave Pitt a 10-3 halftime lead…had a career-high two touchdown catches vs. Cincinnati (22 and 40 yards)…twice recorded a career-best eight receptions, including the Connecticut and West Virginia games. 2008: Immediate contributor as a true freshman…played in all 13 games, starting the last three (West Virginia, Connecticut and Sun Bowl vs. Oregon State)…averaged 22.4 yards/catch on 18 receptions for 404 yards...had three TDs, including scoring catches of 60 and 52 yards…had season-high

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101 receiving yards on three catches (33.7 avg.) with a BALDWIN’S CAREER STATISTICS 60-yard TD at Navy...had season-high five catches for 81 yards (16.2 avg.) vs. Rutgers...had two catches for Receiving G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 59 yards (29.5 avg.) with a 52-yard TD at USF...caught a 2008 13/3 18 404 22.4 60 3 20* 10-yard TD at Notre Dame to convert a 4th-and-6 and tie 2009 13/12 57 1,111 19.5 79 8 48 the score at 24 with 2:22 left, forcing OT. High School: TOTAL 26/15 75 1,515 20.2 79 11 68 One of the country’s elite receiver prospects and multi- *one 2-pt. conversion catch not included in reception total sport stars…selected to play in the 2008 U.S. Army All- BALDWIN GAME BY GAME American Bowl…SuperPrep All-American and Northeast Offensive Player of the Year…PrepStar “Dream Team”… Scout.com All-American…rated one of the country’s top 2009 SEASON 2008 SEASON 40 overall prospects by SuperPrep (No. 14), Scout (No. 20), Game Rec. Yds. TDs Game Rec. Yds. TDs Rivals, (No. 26) and PrepStar (No. 38)…among national YSU 3 70 0 Bowling Green 0 0 0 receiver prospects, was rated No. 3 by SuperPrep, No. 5 @ Buffalo 4 44 0 Buffalo 0 0 0 by Rivals and No. 6 by Scout…named to The Associated Navy 6 111 0 Iowa 0 0 0 Press Pennsylvania Class AA All-State Team (first team)… @ NC State 2 98 1 @ Syracuse 1 8 0 rated the No. 2 prospect in Pennsylvania by SuperPrep, @ Louisville 4 105 1 @ USF 2 59 1 Rivals, Scout and Keystone Recruiting…rated No. 3 on Connecticut 8 104 1 @ Navy 3 101 1 Scout’s East Top 100 list…had 41 receptions for 613 yards @ Rutgers 1 17 0 Rutgers 5 81 0 USF 6 144 1 @ Notre Dame 2 31 1 (14.9 avg.) and nine touchdowns as a senior…compiled Syracuse 1 5 0 Louisville 2 80 0 62 catches for 1,083 yards (17.5 avg.) and 14 touchdowns Notre Dame 5 142 1 @ Cincinnati 1 22 0 his final two years…helped team to a combined 19-4 @ West Virginia 8 127 1 West Virginia 1 4 0 M PROFILES record (.826) as a junior and senior, including berths in Cincinnati 6 113 2 @ Connecticut 1 18 0 PANTHER the WPIAL Class AA playoffs each season…Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina 3 31 0 vs. Oregon State 0 0 0 Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”…Harrisburg Patriot-News “Platinum 33”… played under Coach Mike Zmijanac…selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic…in addition to being a national football recruit, also had several Division I scholarship 2009 SEASON

offers in basketball, including Marquette…the first-team IN REVIEW all-state performer averaged 21.9 points, 8.6 rebounds and two blocks a game his senior year…Pittsburgh Post- Gazette “Fabulous Five” and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 10” honoree…was an AAU basketball teammate of fellow Pitt receiver Mike Shanahan…was a member of the Quips’ PIAA and WPIAL champion 400-meter relay teams in track…earned a combined eight varsity letters THIS IS PITT PRO FOOTBALL PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK at Aliquippa High, including four in basketball, three in football and three in track…Baldwin is the latest in a Kevin Barthelemy long line of Aliquippa products to sign with Pitt, including Long Snapper junior defensive lineman Brandon Lindsey and redshirt 58 6-3 • 255 • FR* freshman offensive lineman Juantez Hollins...other recent Quips at Pitt include cornerback Darrelle Revis (2004-06), Moon Township, Pa. who now plays for the New York Jets, defensive lineman Sean Gilbert (1989-91), who went on to a decade-long 2010 Scouting Report: Second-year walk-on coming off career in the NFL, and All-Big East cornerback Bernard a freshman redshirt...will provide depth at long snapper. “Josh” Lay (2002-05)…legendary Hall of Famer Mike 2009: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Three- Ditka is another Aliquippa product who played at Pitt year football letterman at Moon Area High under Coach (1958-60). Personal: Jonathan Dupree Baldwin, born Mark Capuano…Scholar-Athlete honoree…member of 8/10/89, is the son of Jeffrey and Tezmalita Baldwin… Moon Area’s DECA/Delta Epsilon Chi chapter. Personal: has two sisters…father was a defensive lineman at Pitt Kevin Robert Barthelemy, born 12/5/90, is the son of from 1981-84…cousin, Charles Fisher, was a standout Robert and Kay Barthelemy…has one sister…enrolled in defensive back at West Virginia (1995-98) who went on to the School of Arts and Sciences. play with the Cincinnati Bengals…communication major.

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Passing G/GS Att. Comp. Pct. Yds. Int. TDs Effic. 2007 10/8 252 155 61.5 1500 13 8 111.67 2008 6/1 41 22 53.7 270 4 1 97.51 2009 0/0 0 0 — 0 0 0 — TOTAL 16/9 293 177 60.4 1770 17 9 109.69 Rushing G/GS Att. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 2007 10/8 25 (-131) (-5.2) 7 2 12 2008 6/1 7 (-36) (-5.1) 1 0 0 2009 0/0 0 0 — — 0 0 TOTAL 16/9 32 (-167) (-5.2) 7 2 12 BOSTICK GAME BY GAME Pat Bostick** Quarterback 2008 SEASON 19 6-3 • 235 • JR* Pass Rush Lancaster, Pa. Game Att. Comp. Int. Yds. TDs Att. Yds. TDs Bowling Green DNP 2010 Scouting Report: Veteran quarterback who took a Buffalo DNP redshirt last season…will vie with sophomore Tino Sunseri Iowa DNP for starting job…played in 16 games over the 2007 and @ Syracuse DNP ’08 seasons, including nine starting assignments…was @ USF DNP very active in weekly game-planning during his redshirt @ Navy00000000 season and also made significant strides in his strength Rutgers 11 6 1 69 0 2 (-15) 0 and conditioning levels…a past honoree on the Big East @ Notre Dame 27 14 3 164 1 3 (-12) 0 All-Academic Football Team. 2009: Did not play in any Louisville 00000000 games and redshirted…was named the offensive recipient @ Cincinnati DNP of the Ed Conway Award as one of the most improved West Virginia DNP players of spring drills. 2008: Played in six games, starting @ Connecticut 00000000 one…completed 22-of-41 passes (53.7%) for 270 yards vs. Oregon State 3 2 0 37 0 2 (-9) 0 with one TD and four INTs…lone start of the season came in a victory at Notre Dame, when Bill Stull was out due to 2007 SEASON injury…against the Fighting Irish Bostick threw for 164 Pass Rush yards on 14-of-27 passing with one TD and three INTs... Game Att. Comp. Int. Yds. TDs Att. Yds. TDs facing 4th-and-6 at the Irish 10, Bostick hit Jonathan Eastern Michigan DNP Baldwin for a TD on a fade pattern, tying the game at 24 Grambling10100000 with 2:22 left to ultimately force OT...Pitt would beat the @ Michigan State DNP Irish, 36-33, in four OTs...came on in relief vs. Oregon Connecticut 41 27 3 230 1 2 (-14) 0 State in the Sun Bowl and hit 2-of-3 passes for 37 yards @ Virginia 31 18 1 181 1 3 (-20) 0 in the fourth period...other relief appearances included Navy 28 20 1 191 1 2 (-3) 1 Navy, Rutgers, Louisville and Connecticut. 2007: Originally Cincinnati 29 18 1 167 1 2 (-5) 0 slated to redshirt at the beginning of the season, Bostick @ Louisville 20 10 0 136 0 3 (-32) 0 ultimately became Pitt’s starting QB as a true freshman... Syracuse 30 21 0 153 1 2 (-14) 0 was the first true frosh QB to play significantly at Pitt @ Rutgers 16 7 1 77 1 4 (-24) 0 since the 1987 season (Darnell Dickerson)...Bostick played USF 37 24 3 298 2 5 (-15) 0 in 10 games, starting the final eight...was 155 of 252 @ West Virginia 19 10 2 67 0 2 (-4) 1 (61.5%) for 1,500 yards with eight TDs and 13 INTs on the year...had two rush TDs...in Pitt’s 13-9 upset at West yarder to Darrell Strong...Bostick also completed a 2- prospects…SuperPrep All-American…selected the 2006 Virginia, scored on a one-yard plunge in the third quarter point conversion pass to Oderick Turner after Pitt’s final Gatorade Pennsylvania Player of the Year…finished his to give Pitt a 10-7 lead it would not relinquish...was 10 TD to complete the scoring in the Panthers’ 24-17 victory career ranked among Pennsylvania’s all-time leading of 19 for 67 yards with two INTs at WVU...was 24 of 37 over the nationally ranked Bearcats...completed 71% of passers…threw for 7,259 career yards at Manheim for 298 yards with two TDs and three INTs vs. USF...also his passes vs. Navy, finishing 20 of 28 for 191 yards, a Township to rank fifth in state annals…as a senior, threw for a pair of 2-point conversions...Bostick’s yardage TD and an INT...also rushed for a one-yard TD in overtime passed for 2,172 yards with 20 touchdowns and only and TD passes vs. USF marked career bests...completed against the Midshipmen...in his first career start, was 18 four interceptions…threw for a school-record 2,810 21 of 30 for 153 yards with a 17-yard TD pass vs. of 31 for 181 yards with one TD and one INT at Virginia... yards and 34 touchdowns as a junior…set nearly every Syracuse...was 10 of 20 for 136 yards at Louisville... playing the final two quarters vs. UConn, was 27 of 41 major Manheim Township passing record, including was instrumental in a fourth-quarter rally against the for 230 yards with one TD and three INTs...made his first career yards (7,259), touchdowns (82), completions (543) Cardinals, completing 6-of-10 passes for 118 yards in career appearance in the fourth quarter of Pitt’s 34-10 and attempts (903)…his single-game marks included 392 the final period as Pitt overcame a 10-point deficit and victory over Grambling...was 0 of 1 with an INT. High passing yards, 30 completions and seven TD passes… tied the game at 17...was 18 of 29 for 167 yards with School: Considered one of the nation’s top quarterback finished as District 3’s all-time leader in career passing one TD and one INT vs. Cincinnati...TD pass was a four- yards and TD passes…two-time member of The Associated

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Press Pennsylvania Class AAAA All-State Team…two-time Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 1 Offensive Player of the Year…was also a two-time all-league punter and averaged 36.1 yards per attempt as a senior…three-year starter who led Manheim Township to a 23-9 mark (.719) during his career, including District 3 Class AAAA playoff berths his junior and senior seasons…Harrisburg Patriot- News “Platinum 33”…SuperPrep “Elite 50”…PrepStar Top 100…rated Pennsylvania’s No. 1 prospect by Keystone Recruiting…rated the state’s No. 2 prospect by Scout.com and Rivals.com…rated the nation’s No. 5 quarterback by SuperPrep…rated the nation’s No. 6 quarterback by Scout.com…rated the nation’s No. 6 “pro-style quarterback” by Rivals.com…rated the nation’s No. 10 Dan Cafaro* quarterback by PrepStar…Scout All-East Region…played under Coach Mike Melnyk…selected to play in the East Defensive Back Meets West All-American Game in Orlando, Fla….also a 16 5-10 • 170 • SR* basketball letterman. Personal: Patrick J. Bostick, born Upper St. Clair, Pa. 1/21/89, is the son of Pat and Cindy Bostick…has one brother…father wrestled at Widener University…earned 2010 Scouting Report: Fourth-year walk-on who ranks his bachelor’s degree in communication in just three among Pitt’s most respected players on and off the field… years…is currently working on a second degree in media a past recipient of the Demale Stanley Award, which goes M PROFILES and professional communication…interned in the Pitt to the team’s most inspirational player…Cafaro earned PANTHER Athletic Media Relations Office this past summer. carries (8.7 avg.) and scoring 38 total touchdowns…was the admiration of his teammates while undergoing a second-team all-state pick as a junior at cornerback… treatment for cancer in 2007…he additionally was a rated one of the country’s top 15 running backs by Scout 2008 finalist for the “Rudy Award,” which honors college (No. 14) and Rivals (No. 15)…PrepStar All-American… football players who demonstrate exemplary character, SuperPrep All-Northeast Team…rated No. 22 on Scout’s courage, contribution and commitment…was granted an East Top 100 list…rushed for 4,043 career yards… additional year of eligibility by the NCAA after suffering a established Wilmington Area records for single-season 2009 SEASON

torn ACL in the ’09 season opener…will provide depth in IN REVIEW rushing yards (2,234), single-season touchdowns (38) the secondary and contribute on special teams this year. and career TDs (71)…led all Lawrence County players in 2009: Was limited to just one game after sustaining a rushing yards, rushes and scoring his final two seasons… season-ending left knee injury in the opener against District 10 Region 3 Player of the Year…three-time all- Youngstown State…had one tackle against YSU on the region…WKBN-TV Player of the Year honoree…selected kickoff coverage unit. 2008: Earned his first letter… to play in the PSFCA East-West All-Star Game…led the played in 11 games, establishing himself as an asset on

Greyhounds to a three-year record of 36-5 (.878), Pitt’s kickoff coverage unit…had THIS IS PITT two tackles, PRO FOOTBALL including PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK including three trips to the District 10 playoffs, two stops against Notre Dame and West Virginia. 2007: Joined Chris Burns* district championships and two PIAA playoff berths… team as a walk-on and redshirted. High School: Three- Wilmington went 13-2 his senior year, winning its second time all-section honoree at Upper St. Clair High under Running Back consecutive District 10 title and advanced to the PIAA Coach Jim Render…earned three letters as a receiver, 29 5-11 • 200 • SO* Class AA semifinals…rated Pennsylvania’s No. 8 prospect cornerback and kick returner for USC…compiled 16 New Wilmington, Pa. by Scout, No. 11 by Rivals and Keystone Recruiting, and interceptions and 12 blocked kicks during his three-year No. 19 by SuperPrep…played under Coach Terry Verrelli… varsity career…scored 16 touchdowns and blocked eight 2010 Scouting Report: Returning letterman who will earned a combined 12 varsity letters at Wilmington Area, kicks as a senior…helped team to a three-year record of provide quality depth and competition at tailback…also including four each in football, basketball and track… 32-5 (.865), including three WPIAL Class AAAA playoff figures in the kick return game. 2009: Played in five games Class AA state champion in the long jump…District 10 berths…his junior year, Upper St. Clair captured its to letter…rushed for 29 yards on 11 carries for the year… champion in the 100 and 200 meters, long jump and conference title and advanced to the WPIAL championship had a season-high 18 yards on five rushes in the opener 400-meter relay…All-District 10 in basketball…Bible game, finishing 12-1…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette against Youngstown State. 2008: Redshirted as a true Club leader. Personal: Christopher Darnell Burns, born “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”… freshman…earned Pitt’s Offensive Prep Player of the Year 3/1/90, is the son of Dan and Cindy Burns…has two selected to play in the Pennsylvania Football Coaches honor. High School: Prolific rusher widely considered the brothers and two sisters…brother Derrick is a freshman Association East-West All-Star Game…also an all-state top running back in Pennsylvania…was a two-time defensive back at Pitt…liberal studies major. performer in baseball, earning three letters in that sport… member of The Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AA named captain of both the football and baseball teams. All-State Team…named first team all-state at running Personal: Daniel Michael Cafaro, born 5/12/87, is the back as a senior after rushing for 2,234 yards on 257 son of Jim and Cindy Cafaro…has one brother and one sister…father played baseball at Duquesne and also in the Cincinnati Reds minor league system… BURNS’ CAREER STATISTICS communication major.

Rushing G/GS Att. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 2009 5/0 11 29 2.6700

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Pennsylvania Class AAA All-State Team (second team)… Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”…first team All-Big Seven… led the Eagles to the WPIAL playoffs as a senior…shared Keystone Oaks’ team MVP honor with fellow Pitt signee Chris Jacobson…rated Pennsylvania’s No. 17 prospect by Rivals.com…rated the state’s No. 19 prospect by Scout.com…rated the nation’s No. 27 strongside defensive end by Rivals.com…rated the nation’s No. 33 defensive end by Scout.com…Scout East “Hot 100” list…PrepStar All-East Region…played under Coach Nick Kamberis… also an outstanding wrestler who compiled a school-record 138-18 career mark…went 40-1 as a senior, winning Joe Capp* Myles Caragein** the WPIAL Class AA championship and finishing as the PIAA runner-up…went 41-3 as a junior, winning the Fullback Defensive Lineman WPIAL Class AAA championship and placing fourth in 37 5-10 • 235 • SR* 94 6-2 • 290 • JR* the state…at the 2005 USA Wrestling Cadet National Frisco, Texas Pittsburgh, Pa. Championships, won the 275-pound Greco-Roman title with eight consecutive victories…2006 Powerade 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his second season as a 2010 Scouting Report: Will look to elevate into a starting Tournament champion…a three-time wrestling All- walk-on fullback…in addition to contributing backfield role at nose tackle after serving as the top reserve last American. Personal: Myles David Caragein, born 4/10/89, depth, will vie for time on special teams. 2009: Joined year…a powerful athlete who gives Pitt excellent is the son of David and Marie Caragein…has one brother Pitt as a spring walk-on…played in six games to letter… versatility up front…capable of playing either interior and one sister…mathematics major. saw time primarily on special teams. At Texas Tech spot…decorated student who is a two-time Big East (2006-08): Spent three seasons as a walk-on fullback for All-Academic Football Team selection…additionally was the Red Raiders…did not play in any games. High School: named to the 2009 ESPN the Magazine CoSIDA Academic Two-year letterman under Centennial coach Mark Howard, All-District Team. 2009: A highly productive reserve at playing fullback and linebacker…was a member of nose tackle…played in all 13 games with one start Centennial’s first graduating class…also a member of (Louisville)…had 35 tackles, five sacks and 7.5 TFLs… the Powerlifting team. Personal: Joseph Michael Capp, also had a forced fumble and fumble recovery…had a born 1/25/88, is the son of Daniel and Darlene Capp… career-high six tackles vs. Navy…had four tackles in has one sister…although from Texas, Capp actually Pitt’s Meineke Car Care Bowl victory over North Carolina... has Pittsburgh roots…father is a native of the Munhall Coaching Staff Defensive Player of the Game for the borough, while mother is from the Greenfield Connecticut contest after he compiled three tackles, two neighborhood…the family moved when Daniel, a Marine, TFLs and a five-yard sack…recovered a Notre Dame was transferred to Texas…administration of justice major. fumble (forced by Greg Romeus) at the Irish 28 with 2:10 left, ending ND’s final scoring chance in the 27-22 win… forced key fumble at Louisville that was recovered by Keith Coleman teammate Gus Mustakas at the Pitt 29…the Panthers threw a 71-yard TD pass on the next play for a 21-10 Offensive Lineman third-quarter lead…the Louisville game marked first 59 6-5 • 305 • SO* starting assignment of his career. 2008: Lettered in his New York, N.Y. first active season, playing in 12 games as a reserve defensive tackle…had nine stops and a TFL assist…had 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his third year as a walk-on a season-high four tackles at Navy. 2007: Redshirted as at Pitt...slated to provide depth at offensive tackle. 2009: a true freshman…a scout squad standout who was Did not play in any games. 2008: Redshirted as a true named Pitt’s Defensive Prep Player of the Year by the freshman. High School: Played under Duke Ferguson at the coaching staff. High School: Excelled on both sides of the High School for Math, Science and Engineering at CCNY… ball during an accomplished career at Keystone Oaks… three-year starter at offensive tackle…also was a starter four-year starter on both offense and defense…compiled at defensive tackle as a junior and senior…helped team to 71 tackles, 23 tackles for losses, seven sacks, four forced an 11-2 record as a senior, including a runner-up finish in fumbles and four fumble recoveries at defensive end as the Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) Cup division a senior…as a tight end had 86 pancake blocks, a playoffs. Personal: Keith T. Coleman, born 1/5/90, is the team-high 27 catches for 298 yards and scored six total son of Chantal Hart and the late Keith Coleman and is the touchdowns…for his career, had 208 tackles, 76 tackles stepson of Bryan Clemetson…has two brothers and one for losses and 27 sacks…named to The Associated Press sister…communication major. CARAGEIN’S CAREER STATISTICS Defense G/GS Sacks FR PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 2008 12/0 0.0000360.5-19 2009 13/1 5.011019167.5-2635 TOTAL 25/1 5.011022228.0-2744

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in basketball...Honor Roll student. Personal: Gregory LaMarr Cross Jr., born 2/16/88, is the son of Dora Grant and Greg Cross Sr….has two brothers…social sciences major.

Pat Costello* Greg Cross Defensive Back Wide Receiver 9 5-11 • 185 • SO* 14 6-2 • 205 • SR* Greensburg, Pa. Brunswick, Ga. Mike Cruz* 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his third season as a 2010 Scouting Report: Ready to make significant Tight End walk-on at Pitt…initially joining the team as a punter, contributions in Pitt’s receiving corps following a 85 6-5 • 255 • SO* Costello subsequently moved to the secondary and carved distinguished offseason…a junior-college transfer, Johnstown, Pa. M PROFILES out a niche on Pitt’s kickoff coverage unit…will provide Cross initially joined the Panthers as a quarterback in PANTHER depth at free safety….a 2009 Big East All-Academic Team 2008…moved to receiver in 2009 and, following a redshirt 2010 Scouting Report: Eyeing the starting assignment honoree. 2009: Played in 10 games to letter, seeing time campaign, is poised to make his final season his best…a at tight end after lettering as a reserve last year…boasts on the kickoff team…had four tackles on the season, recipient of the Ed Conway Award, which is annually excellent size in addition to soft hands…pass catching including a career-high two stops vs. Cincinnati…named presented to the most improved players of spring drills. skills rank among the team’s best. 2009: Served as an the coaching staff’s Special Teams Player of the Game 2009: Did not play in any games and redshirted…made understudy to senior starters Nate Byham and Dorin for his efforts in the victory at Rutgers…competed at productive use of his inactive season on the scout squad Dickerson…played in 11 games, making one start 2009 SEASON

punter during the preseason before moving to safety. and was selected Pitt’s Offensive Prep Player of the Year. (Syracuse)…saw time in Pitt’s “jumbo set” in short IN REVIEW 2008: Joined Pitt as a walk-on in the fall and redshirted. 2008: Played in two games at quarterback, including the yardage or goal line situations…lone reception of the High School: Three-sport athlete at Hempfield Area, Iowa and USF contests…on the very first play of his Pitt year was a two-yard touchdown catch to put Pitt up 7-0 lettering in football, baseball and soccer…two-time All- career, darted 17 yards for a TD on a QB draw against against USF. 2008: Redshirted as a true freshman. High Foothills Conference punter…played football under Coach Iowa…rushed four times for 15 yards on the season School: Three-year starter on both sides of the ball for Greg Meisner, a former standout defensive lineman at Pitt overall. Junior College: The nation’s No. 2 junior-college Bishop McCort…had 11 receptions for 242 yards (22.0 (1977-80) who spent more than a decade in the NFL… quarterback according to Rivals…rated one of the country’s avg.) and five touchdowns his senior year…as a defensive

played in the Foothills Classic all-star game…Costello top 50 JUCO prospects overall by SuperPrep…two-time lineman, compiled 43 tackles and THIS IS PITT three sacks…had PRO FOOTBALL PITT HISTORY a RECORD BOOK also was an all-section outfielder for the baseball team. All-Jayhawk Conference selection at Fort Scott C.C. (Ks.)… successful senior season despite coming off a significant Personal: Patrick Albert Costello, born 12/13/89, is the son was named the 2007 Jayhawk Conference Offensive Player knee injury late in his junior year…played the final three of Charles and the late Debra Costello…has one brother of the Year and NJCAA Region VI Offensive MVP…rated the games of his junior campaign with a torn ACL and MCL… and one sister…father was a diving letterman at Pitt No. 2 player overall in the region…Honorable Mention posted career receiving numbers of 43 catches for 572 (1968-69)…civil engineering major. NJCAA All-American…paced the Jayhawk Conference in yards (13.3 avg.) and 12 TDs…defensively had 117 tackles passing yards (2,127) and total offense (2,529)…accounted and 12 sacks for his career…Tribune-Democrat All-Area for 23 touchdowns (17 passing and six rushing)…ranked Team…rated No. 71 on Scout’s East Top 100 list…rated third nationally in total offense in the JUCO ranks, Pennsylvania’s No. 17 prospect by SuperPrep, No. 20 by averaging 233 yards per game…Cross led a rejuvenation Keystone Recruiting, No. 21 by Rivals and No. 29 by of Fort Scott’s football program…prior to his arrival, Fort Scout…SuperPrep All-Northeast Team…considered one Scott lost its prior 24 contests…in his two seasons as the of the country’s top 30 tight end prospects by Rivals…led team’s starting quarterback, Fort Scott went 16-8, won two Bishop McCort to one of its most successful three-year conference titles and advanced to two bowl games…Fort periods in school history…team went 32-7 (.821) during Scott went 9-3 in 2007, the program’s best record since Cruz’s three varsity seasons, including two district 1973, and played in the Valley of the Sun Bowl, where Cross championships and a pair of PIAA playoff berths…played threw two touchdowns and ran for an 85-yard score… under Coach Ken Salem…selected to play in the PSFCA played under Coach Jeff Sims at Fort Scott. High School: East-West All-Star Game…was also a two-year letterman All-city performer for Glynn Academy...“Super 11” honoree in basketball. Personal: Michael D’Angelo Cruz, born who was considered the top athlete in Southeast Georgia… 6/7/90, is the son of Martha and James Bernard…has one played under Rob Riddings…also an all-region performer brother and twin sisters…administration of justice major. CRUZ’S CAREER STATISTICS

Receiving G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 2009 11/1 1 2 2.0 2 1 6

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Rivals…named to The Associated Press Pennsylvania East (second team)...had 88 tackles, three interceptions, Class AAA All-State Team (first team)…Pittsburgh Post- three PBUs and a forced fumble…named Big East Gazette “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Defensive Player of the Week for his USF performance… “Terrific 25”…Harrisburg Patriot-News “Platinum 33”… had 10 tackles with nine solos as the Panthers limited selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic…finalist USF to 212 yards…twice posted a season-high 12 tackles for the Pittsburgh Athletic Association’s Mercury Award, (Buffalo and Louisville)...had INTs against Cincinnati, annually presented to the region’s top high school football Rutgers and Youngstown State…three-time Coaching player…helped lead Thomas Jefferson to a three-year Staff Defensive Player of the Game (USF, Rutgers and mark of 45-2 (.957), back-to-back PIAA Class AAA Connecticut). 2008: Played in 13 games, starting 11 at championships and three consecutive WPIAL titles…as a strong safety…had 56 tackles and a team-high four senior DeCicco had 24 catches for 542 yards (22.6 avg.) interceptions...ranked third in the Big East with 0.31 and 11 touchdowns…as a rush defensive end, had five INTs/ game...had a career-high 13 tackles with an INT at sacks, seven batted passes and two interceptions…over Connecticut…had seven tackles, a forced fumble and Jeremiah Davis his final two seasons he compiled 43 receptions for 935 fumble recovery vs. Oregon State in the Sun Bowl...had yards (21.7 avg.) and 17 TDs…PrepStar All-East Region… six stops and an INT vs. West Virginia...also had picks at Defensive Back SuperPrep All-Northeast Team…rated the No. 10 overall USF and Navy. 2007: Lettered as a true freshman, playing 1 5-10 • 175 • SO* prospect in Pennsylvania by SuperPrep and No. 12 by in 10 games...majority of his action came on special Toledo, Ohio Rivals…played under Coach Bill Cherpak, who was a teams...also served as a reserve free safety...collected six standout offensive lineman for Pitt from 1985-89… tackles on the year...had a season-high three stops vs. 2010 Scouting Report: Third-year walk-on who will provide Brock was also a first-team all-conference performer in Grambling. High School: One of Western Pennsylvania’s depth at cornerback…might be the secondary’s best basketball. Personal: Brock Anthony DeCicco, born 5/28/91, most diverse athletes…a three-year starter on both sides technician…a scout team standout who was selected is the son of Dominic and Debbie DeCicco…has two of the ball for perennial WPIAL Class AAA power Thomas Pitt’s 2009 Special Teams Prep Player of the Year. 2009: brothers and one sister…brother Dom is a senior safety Jefferson…switched from receiver to quarterback for his Did not play in any games. 2008: Joined team as a fall at Pitt…father was a tight end at Waynesburg College… senior season and was a 1,000-yard rusher and passer… walk-on and redshirted. High School: Played under his enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences. finished with 1,132 yards passing with 17 touchdowns… father, Matt Davis, for Toledo Scott High (Jeremiah’s high also rushed for 1,064 yards and 15 TDs…started each school, Toledo Technology Academy, did not have a sports of his three varsity seasons at safety and had 17 career program)…all-city selection at both quarterback and free interceptions…led team to the WPIAL Class AAA safety as a senior…also earned all-district as a safety… championship and the semifinals of the PIAA playoffs with selected to play in the Northeast Ohio All-Star Game…a a 14-1 record his senior year…in his three seasons as a four-year letterman in track and field…also lettered in starter, Thomas Jefferson went a combined 39-5 (.886) basketball…Honor Roll student. Personal: Jeremiah with two WPIAL titles and a PIAA Class AAA championship Marcel Davis, born 1/19/90, is the son of Nykiiah Wright- his sophomore year…named to The Associated Press Davis and Matt Davis…has two sisters…business- Pennsylvania Class AAA All-State Team (second team)… marketing major. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette WPIAL Class AAA Player of the Year…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”… Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”…Harrisburg Patriot-News “Platinum 33”…first team All-Big Seven… rated Pennsylvania’s No. 9 prospect by Scout.com…rated Dom DeCicco*** the nation’s No. 18 safety prospect by Scout.com…Scout All-East Region…PrepStar All-East Region…rated Defensive Back Pennsylvania’s No. 16 prospect by Keystone Recruiting… 31 6-4 • 230 • SR rated the state’s No. 34 prospect by Rivals.com…selected Jefferson Hills, Pa. to play in the Big 33 Football Classic…played under Coach Bill Cherpak, a standout offensive lineman for Pitt from 2010 Scouting Report: The top safety in the Big East 1985-89…DeCicco was also an exceptional basketball and one of the finest nationally…has been described by player…scored more than 1,000 career points as a four- defensive coordinator Phil Bennett as “a linebacker year starter…twice earned all-section in basketball… playing defensive back” because of DeCicco’s size and also a two-year letterman in track and field…Honor Roll Brock DeCicco appetite for contact…entering his third year as Pitt’s student…member of the Future Business Leaders of starting strong safety, DeCicco is the unquestioned Tight End America (FBLA). Personal: Dominic John DeCicco, born “quarterback” of the defense and makes all the calls… 9/11/88, is the son of Dominic and Debbie DeCicco… 81 6-5 • 240 • FR* a ball hawk whether he is defending the run or pass… has two brothers and one sister…brother Brock is a Jefferson Hills, Pa. had seven interceptions over the 2008 and ’09 seasons. redshirt freshman tight end at Pitt…father was a tight 2009: Starter in all 13 games at strong safety…All-Big end at Waynesburg College…communication major. 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his first active collegiate season following a redshirt campaign…considered one of DOM DECICCO’S CAREER STATISTICS the country’s top tight end prospects following a heralded prep career at nearby Thomas Jefferson High. 2009: Defense G/GS Sacks FR PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: SuperPrep 2007 10/0 0.0000420-06 and Tom Lemming All-American…rated the country’s No. 7 2008 13/11 0.017438180-056 tight end by Scout, No. 10 by SuperPrep and No. 14 by 2009 13/13 0.003358301.0-188 TOTAL 36/24 0.0 1 10 7 100 50 1.0-1 150

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DEVLIN’S CAREER STATISTICS

Receiving G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 2008* 12/2 3 22 7.3 9 0 0 *at Virginia

Andrew Devlin Tight End 47 6-6 • 265 • JR* Pittsburgh, Pa.

2010 Scouting Report: Enters his first active season at Pitt following a 2009 transfer from Virginia…will provide Fernando Diaz Jason Douglas immediate help at tight end, a position the Panthers will Offensive Lineman Running Back M PROFILES be retooling this year following the departures of NFL Draft 62 6-2 • 280 • FR* 9 5-7 • 170 • FR* PANTHER selections Dorin Dickerson and Nate Byham…excellent Bronx, N.Y. Opa-locka, Fla. size and smarts. 2009: Did not play in any games under NCAA transfer guidelines. At Virginia (2007-08): Lettered 2010 Scouting Report: A young but powerful offensive 2010 Scouting Report: Speedy and shifty all-purpose back in 2008, playing in all 12 games and starting two…had line prospect who enters his first active season following who enters his first active season following a redshirt three catches for 22 yards (7.3 avg.) on the year…had a a redshirt campaign…slated to compete for time behind year…in addition to providing depth at tailback, could career-high two catches for 16 yards in a starting upperclassman Chris Jacobson at left guard. 2009: also surface in the kick return game. 2009: Redshirted as 2009 SEASON assignment vs. East Carolina…other reception was a Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Considered a true freshman. High School: Played for one of Florida’s IN REVIEW six-yarder against Maryland…also made a start against one of the top 10 prospects in the state of New York top 6A (largest classification) programs at Cypress Bay North Carolina…moved to defensive end near the end of following an accomplished career at Cardinal Hayes, the High…rushed for 1,048 yards on 181 carries (5.79 avg.) the ’08 campaign…redshirted as a true freshman in same high school that produced Pittsburgh Steelers as a senior…scored 15 total TDs, including 13 rushing… 2007. High School: Heralded tight end prospect at Mt. offensive tackle Willie Colon…won the heavyweight title averaged an impressive 30.5 yards per kickoff return Lebanon…rated the nation’s No. 11 tight end by Scout, at the 2008 AthElite National High School Strongman (15 returns for 458 yards) and had a 99-yard kick return No. 14 by Tom Lemming and No. 22 by Rivals…rated Championship, where among other tasks he pushed an for a touchdown…All-Broward County…helped Cypress

Pennsylvania’s No. 13 overall prospect by Rivals, No. 16 SUV 50 yards in 18 seconds…three-year starter at Bay to a combined 20-4 mark (.833) THIS IS PITT his final PRO FOOTBALL two seasons, PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK by Scout and No. 19 by SuperPrep…PrepStar All-East offensive tackle…All-Catholic High School Football including back-to-back 6A District 11 championships… Region…named to The Associated Press Pennsylvania League (CHSFL)…first team All-New York City… selected to play in the Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game… Class AAAA All-State Team (second team)…Pittsburgh FiveBoroSports.com first team All-Bronx/Manhattan… rated one of the country’s top 50 all-purpose players by Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”…a two-way standout at Mt. rated the No. 8 prospect in the state of New York by Rivals Rivals…played under Coach Mark Guandolo…also a Lebanon under Coach Chris Haering...had 60 tackles, 11 and No. 10 by SuperPrep…SuperPrep All-Northeast three-year track and field letterman…Honor Roll student. tackles for loss and two sacks as a senior...also had nine Team…PrepStar All-East Region…played under Coach Personal: Jason A. Douglas, born 2/11/91, is the son of receptions for 118 yards and two touchdowns...selected C.J. O’Neil…selected to play in the CHSFL Senior Bowl Janice Douglas...Douglas’ cousin Jordan Futch is a junior to play in the prestigious Big 33 Football Classic…a game…also a four-year track and field letterman who linebacker at the University of Miami…enrolled in the 1,000-point career scorer in basketball…averaged more ranked among the top shot-putters in the state. Personal: School of Arts and Sciences. than 15 points per game as a junior to lead Mt. Lebanon Fernando Michael Diaz, born 5/19/90, is the son of Teofilo to the WPIAL Class AAAA championship. Personal: Andrew and Susana Diaz…has one sister…enrolled in the Charles Devlin, born 10/14/88, is the son of Bridgetta School of Arts and Sciences. and Timothy Devlin…has one brother and one sister…business-finance major.

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John Fieger* Carl Fleming Offensive Lineman Linebacker 71 6-6 • 285 • JR* 48 6-1 • 220 • FR* Red Hill, Pa. Reisterstown, Md.

2010 Scouting Report: Expected to provide key depth on 2010 Scouting Report: Speedy linebacker prospect the interior offensive front and resume his important role who enters his first active season following a redshirt in Pitt’s kicking game…highly reliable as the Panthers’ campaign...will vie for time at Will linebacker and on long snapper for punts, field goals and extra points…will special teams…still relatively new to linebacker as he also vie for time at offensive guard. 2009: Played in all played running back and defensive back in high school. 13 games as Pitt’s long snapper…lone tackle of the season 2009: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: One of came while covering a punt at West Virginia. 2008: Did not the top prospects in the Baltimore/District of Columbia play in any games. 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman. area…two-way standout who rushed for nearly 2,400 yards High School: Was one of the state’s top offensive lineman and picked off nine passes his final two years at Franklin prospects…selected first team Associated Press Senior…played diverse roles on offense…in addition to Pennsylvania Class AAA All-State…first team All-Pioneer being a workhorse at running back, also played receiver and Tyrone Ezell Athletic Conference…first team All-Philadelphia quarterback…was a cornerback and safety on defense… Defensive Lineman Inquirer…Harrisburg Patriot-News “Platinum 33”… rushed for 1,300 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior… 50 6-4 • 285 • FR* three-year starter who led Upper Perkiomen to a combined also collected 74 tackles and three interceptions…as a Munhall, Pa. 23-11 mark (.676) during his career…led team to two junior, rushed for 1,099 yards and 15 touchdowns, while PIAA Class AAA playoff berths and two runner-up finishes compiling 50 tackles and six interceptions…two-way 2010 Scouting Report: After making strong impressions in the Pioneer Athletic Conference…PrepStar All-East selection on Baltimore County Coaches’ All-County on the scout squad during his redshirt season, Ezell will Region…rated one of Pennsylvania’s top 40 prospects by Team…Baltimore Sun All-Metro…named the Old Spice vie for a prominent role on the defensive front…was Scout.com…selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic “Red Zone” Player of the Year for the state of Maryland… selected Pitt’s 2009 Defensive Prep Player of the Year… and the Montgomery County North vs. South Game…played SuperPrep All-Mid Atlantic Team…first player in Franklin slated to compete at nose tackle, a position he is well under Coach Keith Leamer…also a two-year track and field history to sign with a Division I-A (Football Bowl suited for with his impressive athleticism and strength. letterman…high honors student…student council…“A” Subdivision) school…team went 23-12 (.657) during his 2009: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Tom choir…selected to National Society of High School Scholars. varsity career with three playoff berths and a regional Lemming and SuperPrep All-America defensive lineman Personal: John Daniel Fieger, born 10/19/88, is the son finals appearance…played under Coach Anthony Burgos… at Steel Valley High…Lemming called Ezell “the No. 1 DL of Robert and LuAnn Fieger…has one brother and one selected to play in the Maryland Crab Bowl All-Star prospect in the state of Pennsylvania”…named to The sister…brother wrestled for Delaware Valley College… Game (Baltimore vs. D.C.)…also a lacrosse and track Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AA All-State Team communication major. and field letterman. Personal: Carl Eric Fleming, born (first team)…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”… 10/5/90, is the son of Fatima Whitmore…enrolled in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”…Harrisburg School of Arts and Sciences. Patriot-News “Platinum 33”…first team All-Century Conference…three-year starter who led Steel Valley to two WPIAL Class AA playoff berths…starter at both defensive tackle and offensive guard his final two seasons…rated the No. 10 overall prospect in Pennsylvania by Rivals and No. 12 by SuperPrep…SuperPrep All-Northeast Team… PrepStar All-East Region…rated one of the country’s top 40 defensive tackle prospects by Rivals…rated the nation’s No. 21 defensive end prospect by Scout…played under Coach Ray Braszo…also a standout heavyweight wrestler at Steel Valley…was the 2008 WPIAL Class AA runner-up in the heavyweight division. Personal: Tyrone Albert Franklin Ezell, born 1/30/90, is the son of Virginia Franklin and Albert Ezell…has two brothers and two sisters… enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences.

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Sun-Sentinel Class 2B Defensive Player of the Year…Palm Beach Post “Super 11”…PrepStar All-Southeast Region… SuperPrep All-Dixie Team…rated one of the nation’s top 20 cornerback prospects by Scouts, Inc….selected to play in the Outback Steakhouse All-Star Game…played under Coach Leroy Foster. Personal: Ricky Ricardo Gary, born 10/22/87, is the son of Theresa Gary and Ricky Lammons…has two brothers and two sisters…is a cousin of Baltimore Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin and former Kansas City Chiefs tackle Willie Jones…social sciences major.

Ricky Gary*** Defensive Back 26 5-9 • 175 • SR* Pahokee, Fla.

2010 Scouting Report: One of Pitt’s most seasoned players in the secondary…eyes a starting role at cornerback…has made 10 career starts heading into his final season… M PROFILES excellent man-to-man coverage skills…a product of PANTHER Pahokee High in Florida, the same school that produced all-time Pitt great and 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Rickey Jackson. 2009: Played in all 13 games at Greg Gaskins* cornerback, starting two…had 16 tackles, one INT and two PBUs…matched his career high with four tackles Offensive Lineman vs. Notre Dame…made starts at Rutgers (Oct. 16) and 60 6-4 • 285 • JR* 2009 SEASON

West Virginia (Nov. 27) for the injured Aaron Berry...INT York, Pa. IN REVIEW came in the opener vs. Youngstown State. 2008: Played in 12 games at cornerback, starting the final five regular- 2010 Scouting Report: Versatile offensive lineman who season games...missed the Sun Bowl due to a right forearm has played tackle and guard during his collegiate career… fracture sustained in the Connecticut game…had 12 will compete for the starting assignment at right guard Jordan Gibbs* tackles and four PBUs on the season...had career-high four in 2010…lettered at offensive tackle last year and also tackles, plus his first career TD on a three-yard fumble contributed on special teams. 2009: Played in all 13 Offensive Lineman return vs. Louisville when he alertly picked up a dropped games to earn his first letter…served as a backup right 68 6-7 • THIS IS PITT 305 • PRO FOOTBALL JR* PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK lateral. 2007: Lettered in his first active season...played in tackle and was a member of the field goal/PAT units. Lancaster, Pa. all 12 games, starting the first three contests of the year 2008: Did not play in any games. 2007: Redshirted as a at cornerback...also contributed on special teams...had true freshman. High School: William Penn High product 2010 Scouting Report: Will provide competitive depth four tackles and one INT...in his collegiate debut vs. was rated one of Pennsylvania’s top offensive linemen… behind starting left offensive tackle Jason Pinkston… Eastern Michigan, intercepted a deflected pass that set named to The Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAAA excellent size and athleticism…should be ready for his up Pitt’s second TD of the game...also had two tackles vs. All-State Team (first team)…selected to The York Daily most productive season to date. 2009: Played in all 13 EMU. 2006: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Record/Sunday News YAIAA Division I All-Star Team...rated games to earn his first letter…served as a backup left Four-year starter for Florida powerhouse Pahokee High… the nation’s No. 15 center prospect by Rivals.com and tackle and also saw time on the field goal/PAT units. named first team All-Florida Class 2B at defensive back… No. 17 by Scout.com…PrepStar All-East Region…rated 2008: Did not play in any games. 2007: Redshirted as a also garnered first team all-area and all-district…as a the No. 30 overall prospect in Pennsylvania by Scout.com, true freshman. High School: Three-year starter at Penn senior cornerback, collected 57 tackles, 13 pass breakups No. 31 by SuperPrep and No. 33 by Rivals.com…played Manor, playing tight end and on the defensive line… and four interceptions, including one pick returned for a under Coach Matt Ortega…played in the East-West All- compiled career totals of 47 receptions for 833 yards touchdown…averaged nearly 17 yards per punt return Star Game and the York Sunday News All-Star Game… (17.7 avg.) and a school-record nine touchdowns…two- (287 yards on 17 returns) with one TD…as a running back, also a basketball letterman…Distinguished Honor Roll time All-Lancaster-Lebanon League selection…Lancaster averaged 7.5 yards per rush (737 yards on 98 carries) and National Honor Roll student…York Boys Club New Era 2006-07 Male Athlete of the Year…Pennsylvania and ran for 11 TDs...led team to a four-year record of 46-6 volunteer. Personal: Gregory Alexander Gaskins, born Football News All-State (third team)…his senior season (.885) and two state championships…Pahokee went 12-2 1/4/90, is the son of Gregory and Verna Gaskins Sr….has had 15 catches for 163 yards (10.9 avg.) and a TD…also his senior year and was the Florida Class 2B runner-up… one sister…economics major. was a nose tackle and collected 34 tackles and a sack… rated the No. 52 prospect in Pennsylvania by Scout.com… GARY’S CAREER STATISTICS played under Coach Bob Forgrave…four-year starter in basketball…scored more than 1,500 career points… Defense G/GS Sacks FR PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT three-time All-Lancaster-Lebanon League basketball 2007 12/3 0.0001400-04 selection. Personal: Jordan Michael Gibbs, born 5/5/89, 2008 12/5 0.0140930-012 is the son of Valerie Trout and Douglas Gibbs Jr….has 2009 13/2 0.00211420-016one sister…administration of justice major. TOTAL 37/10 0.01622750-032

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semester at Milford Academy, where he teamed with fellow All-Dixie Team…rated one of the top 105 players in Florida Pitt commit Todd Thomas…helped the Falcons to an by SuperPrep…PrepStar All-Southeast Region…a four- 8-5 record against a schedule comprised primarily of year varsity starter, including his junior and senior seasons collegiate competition…was a 1,000-yard passer with 17 at Cypress Bay…started as a freshman and sophomore touchdowns. High School: Was a standout quarterback at Chaminade-Madonna High, including the Lions’ 2005 at St. Joseph’s Prep, earning All-Philadelphia Catholic 2A state title team…played under Coach Mark Guandolo… League (PCL) and All-City…threw for 1,200 yards and also a track and field letterman. Personal: David Shane accounted for 15 touchdowns as a senior, helping team Gordon, born 9/7/90, is the son of Susan Gordon…has to an 8-4 record and the semifinals of the PCL playoffs… two brothers and two sisters…enrolled in the School of helped St. Joseph’s to a three-year mark of 28-10 (.737) Arts and Sciences. during his varsity career, including two PCL championship games…rated one of the top 45 prospects in Pennsylvania by Rivals…“ESPN Rise” All-Eastern Pennsylvania… Todd Gilcrist selected to play in the Philadelphia City All-Star Game, where he set records for passing yards (175) and passing Defensive Back yards per attempt (13.5 avg.)…also played in the PSFCA 27 5-11 • 195 • JR* East-West All-Star Game…in addition to football, also Harrisburg, Pa. was a member of St. Joseph’s nationally ranked lacrosse team as well as its track and field team…Academic All- 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his second season as a State…John Spahr Award for Leadership and Excellence walk-on defensive back at Pitt following a 2009 transfer on and off the Field. Personal: Mark Paul Giubilato Jr., from Duquesne University…slated to provide depth at born 10/2/90, is the son of Christine Lanni and Mark strong safety and potentially contribute on special teams. Giubilato Sr….has one brother and one sister…enrolled 2009: Joined team as a walk-on for fall training camp… in the School of Arts and Sciences. did not play in any games under NCAA transfer guidelines. Hubie Graham At Duquesne (2007-08): Played receiver at Duquesne for two seasons…as a freshman (2007), appeared in seven Tight End games and had three catches for 38 yards (12.7 avg.)… 83 6-4 • 230 • JR did not play in any games as a sophomore due to injuries. Scranton, Pa. High School: Three-year football letterman at Central Dauphin under Coach Glen McNamee…All-Mid-Penn 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his first year at Pitt after Commonwealth performer at linebacker…helped team transferring from Illinois…will be inactive for games to a 9-3 record and berth in the District 3-AAAA playoffs during the 2010 season due to NCAA transfer guidelines as a senior. Personal: Todd Conrad Gilcrist Jr., born but will still practice…will take a redshirt this year 2/20/89, is the son of Todd and Cheryl Gilcrist…has and maintain junior eligibility for the 2011 campaign. two sisters and one brother…media and professional At Illinois (2008-09): Played in 20 career games at communication major. Illinois as a tight end, totaling four catches for 59 yards (14.8 avg.)…2009 Academic All-Big Ten honoree…played in eight games with one start as a sophomore in ’09, Shane Gordon missing three games due to a back injury…had two Linebacker catches for 34 yards on the season…played in all 12 58 6-1 • 230 • FR* games as a true freshman in ’08…had two catches for Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 25 yards on the year. High School: Heralded recruit at West Scranton High...PrepStar “Dream Team”…SuperPrep All- 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his first active season American…rated Pennsylvania’s No. 13 overall prospect following a redshirt campaign…will compete for time at by Rivals…rated the nation’s No. 12 tight end by Scout middle linebacker…owns “all the tools” according to and No. 13 by Rivals…had 65 catches for 1,320 yards linebackers coach Bernard Clark Jr., including excellent foot (20.3 avg.) with 11 touchdowns over his final two speed and instincts. 2009: Redshirted as a true freshman. seasons…named to The Associated Press Pennsylvania High School: All-Florida 6A (largest classification) Class AAA All-State Team (first team)…Harrisburg linebacker who compiled 150 tackles and 15 sacks over Patriot-News “Platinum 33”…in addition to offense, Mark Giubilato his final two seasons at Cypress Bay…had 87 tackles, was also a standout defensive end and was selected the nine tackles for loss, six sacks and four forced fumbles as Scranton Times-Tribune Defensive Player of the Year… Linebacker a senior…averaged 7.7 yards per carry as a fullback, selected to play in the prestigious Big 33 Football 43 6-2 • 225 • FR netting 146 yards with two touchdowns on 19 carries… Classic…led West Scranton to a 12-2 record and the Newtown Square, Pa. All-Broward County…selected to play in the Dade vs. district championship his senior year…played under Broward All-Star Game…helped Cypress Bay to a combined Coach Michael DeAntona. Personal: Hubert Aloysious 2010 Scouting Report: First-year walk-on who will compete 20-4 mark (.833) over his final two seasons, including Graham, born 8/15/90, is the son of Hubert and Janet at middle linebacker…joined Pitt in January as a mid-year back-to-back 6A District 11 championships…SuperPrep Graham…has one brother and one sister…father played enrollee out of Milford Academy (N.Y.)…was a high school football at Drake University…liberal studies major. and prep school quarterback who had scholarship offers from Temple and Navy. Prep School: Spent the 2009 fall

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HUBIE GRAHAM’S CAREER STATISTICS

Receiving G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 2008* 12/0 2 25 12.5 16 0 0 2009* 8/1 2 34 17.0 31 0 0 TOTAL 20/1 4 59 14.8 31 0 0 *at Illinois

All-Northeast Team…rated the No. 14 prospect in New Jersey by SuperPrep…played under Coach Chet Parlavechio…selected to play in the New Jersey-Northeast All-Star Classic, which features players from New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland…Graham was also an All-Union County point guard for Elizabeth’s basketball team…student council. Personal: Raymond E. Graham, born 9/18/90, is the son of Raymond and Nyla Graham…has three brothers and four sisters…brother Khaseem Greene is a redshirt sophomore defensive back at Rutgers…father played football at Purdue (1988)… uncles Malik and Jamil Jackson played at Rutgers (1990-93)…enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences. M

Ray Graham* PROFILES PANTHER Running Back RAY GRAHAM’S CAREER STATISTICS 1 5-9 • 195 • SO Rushing G/GS Att. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. Elizabeth, N.J. 2009 13/0 61 349 5.7 53 4 24

2010 Scouting Report: Provides Pitt with an outstanding Receiving G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 1-2 punch at tailback that might be unrivaled in the Big 2009 13/0 8 46 5.8 14 0 0 2009 SEASON

East if not nationally…as the top backup to Dion Lewis IN REVIEW Kickoff Returns KO Ret. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. last season, averaged an impressive 5.7 yards per carry 2009 15 337 22.5 54 0 0 while flashing the ability to rip off long and dazzling runs…in addition to tailback, will also resume his role as RAY GRAHAM GAME BY GAME a kick returner. 2009: Played in all 13 games as the top reserve at tailback...totaled 349 rush yards on 61 carries (5.7 avg.) and four TDs…also a primary kick returner 2009 Game Att. Yds. TDs Rec. Yds. TDs and averaged 22.5 yards on 15 returns (long of 54 vs. THIS IS PITT PRO FOOTBALL PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK Rutgers)…had a career-high 88 yards on 11 carries (8.0 YSU6220000 avg.) vs. USF…had a dazzling 53-yard run, highlighted @ Buffalo 121000 Navy 3 18 1 2 (-2) 0 by spin moves and cut backs, vs. Notre Dame to set up his @ NC State 260000 own 2-yard TD…totaled 57 yards on just three carries @ Louisville 12 751160 (19.0 avg.) vs. the Irish…had 75 yards on 12 carries Connecticut 8 53 0 1 14 0 (6.3 avg.) and a five-yard TD at Louisville…had 53 yards @ Rutgers 2 (-2)0150 on eight carries (6.6 avg.) vs. Connecticut…averaged USF11880000 32.7 yards on three returns (98 total yards) at Rutgers. Syracuse 7 17 0 3 23 0 High School: Big-play all-purpose back who earned Notre Dame 3 571000 PrepStar All-America honors…rated one of the top five @ West Virginia 1 (-1)0000 prospects in New Jersey and the country’s No. 11 all- Cincinnati 3 140000 vs. North Carolina 200000 purpose back by Rivals…first team All-New Jersey Group 4…first team All-Union County…Union County Player of Game Kick Rtn. Yds. TDs the Year… New Jersey Top 100…rushed for 1,592 yards YSU 0 0 0 and averaged nine yards per carry at Elizabeth…scored @ Buffalo 0 0 0 24 touchdowns to lead Union County with 144 points… Navy 0 0 0 13 of his TDs came on plays of 40 yards or longer, while @ NC State 1 21 0 eight came on plays of 60 yards or more…sat out the @ Louisville 1 17 0 entire fourth quarter in six of Elizabeth’s 10 games…saw Connecticut 3 77 0 @ Rutgers 3 98 0 limited time as a junior due to a preseason collarbone USF 1 18 0 injury but returned late in the year and rushed for 750 Syracuse 0 0 0 yards and scored 12 touchdowns in Elizabeth’s final Notre Dame 0 0 0 four games…rushed for 1,290 yards and 13 TDs as a @ West Virginia 3 63 0 sophomore…four-year letterman who helped Elizabeth to Cincinnati 2 18 0 a 30-12 mark (.714) during his varsity career…SuperPrep vs. North Carolina 1 25 0

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game as a senior…team went 10-3 his senior year and 28-10 (.737) during his three varsity seasons…compiled 289 career tackles as a three-year letterman…selected to play in the Oasis All-Star Shrine Football Classic… played under Coach Bob Wittman at Charlotte Country Day…rated one of the top 35 prospects in the state of North Carolina by Scout.com…two-year track and field letterman…also played hockey. Personal: Maximilian Mitchell Gruder, born 3/15/89, is the son of Meg Mitchell and Bob Gruder…has one sister…business general management major.

Kolby Gray Max Gruder** Defensive Back Linebacker 16 6-2 • 195 • FR* 55 6-2 • 230 • JR* Houston, Texas Charlotte, N.C.

2010 Scouting Report: Enters his first active season 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his second season as a following a redshirt campaign…initially joined Pitt as a starter in Pitt’s linebacker corps…a tough and tenacious dual-threat quarterback prospect but made an encouraging player, Gruder is also the proverbial “coach on the field” transition to strong safety this past offseason…displayed who has an extensive grasp of the Panthers’ defensive excellent aptitude and attitude at his new position with schemes…has experience at all three linebacker a knack for being around the ball. 2009: Redshirted as a positions…a starter at the Will last year, Gruder will move true freshman. High School: Threw for nearly 5,000 yards to the Sam spot this season…a past honoree on the Big Shayne Hale* and rushed for more than 1,300 over his final two seasons East All-Academic Football Team. 2009: Finished as the at Cypress Falls…was a 1,000-yard passer and rusher his team’s leading tackler with 91 stops in his first year as Defensive Lineman senior season…threw for 1,492 yards while completing the starting Will linebacker...also had 4.5 TFLs, a sack 46 6-4 • 250 • SO* 57% of his passes (122 of 214)…accounted for 22 total assist, four PBUs, a fumble recovery and forced fumble... Monroeville, Pa. touchdowns (13 rushing and nine passing)…as a junior earned Pitt’s Most Improved Defensive Player award for Gray threw for 3,350 yards with 32 TDs and only five the 2009 season…for the Meineke Car Care Bowl against 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his second season at interceptions…completed 59.7% of his passes as a junior North Carolina, moved to Sam linebacker in place of ailing defensive end after making the transition from linebacker (190 of 318) and rushed for 300 yards and four TDs on starter Greg Williams and had a game-high 11 tackles, last year…physicality and toughness have helped Hale 75 carries (4.0 avg.)…All-District 15-5A…Touchdown matching his career best…forced a fumble against the continuously improve at his new position…projected to be Club of Houston Offensive Player of the Year finalist…5A Tar Heels that was recovered by teammate Jarred Holley... a key part of the defensive line rotation again this year. Texas Football All-State (third team)…led team to a 9-3 Pitt parlayed the turnover into a field goal...named to 2009: Reserve defensive end who played in seven games to record and 6-1 mark in District 15-5A play his junior year, Sporting News’ All-Bowl Team...also had a career-high letter…had three tackles on the season. 2008: Redshirted helping Cypress Falls advance to the second round of the 11 stops against Notre Dame…had 10 stops with a TFL as a true freshman…impressed on the scout team and 5A Region III playoffs…rated the country’s No. 28 dual- and two PBUs at Rutgers…had nine stops with a TFL at was named Pitt’s Defensive Prep Player of the Year. threat quarterback by Rivals…played under Coach David Louisville…recovered a fumble at NC State...a recipient of High School: Earned status as one of the country’s top Raffield…invited to play in the Bayou Bowl (Texas vs. the Ed Conway Award as one of the most improved players defensive players during his highly accomplished career Louisiana all-star game) but declined so that he could of spring drills. 2008: Played in 13 games as a reserve at Gateway…first team All-USA selection by USA Today… enroll at Pitt for summer term…Fellowship of Christian linebacker and special teams performer…totaled five SuperPrep All-American…PrepStar “Dream Team”… Athletes…Principal’s List. Personal: Kolby Taylor Gray, tackles on the year…had a season-high two tackles vs. Scout.com All-American…rated one of the nation’s top 50 born 4/17/90, is the son of Mark Gray and Amie Southern… Rutgers. 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: overall prospects by SuperPrep (No. 21), Scout (No. 38) has two brothers and three sisters…enrolled in the Two-way standout at Charlotte Country Day School…first and PrepStar (No. 44)…rated the nation’s No. 2 linebacker School of Arts and Sciences. team All-North Carolina Independent School Athletic prospect by SuperPrep and No. 3 defensive end prospect by Association (NCISAA)...two-time first team All-Charlotte Scout…selected to play in the 2008 U.S. Army All-American Independent School Athletic Conference…compiled 111 Bowl, where he announced his decision to attend Pitt tackles, 17 tackles for losses, two interceptions (one during NBC’s live telecast…two-time first-team selection returned for a TD) and two fumble recoveries as a senior… to The Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAAA All-State starter at middle linebacker and offensive guard…led Team…rated Pennsylvania’s No. 3 overall prospect by team to the Charlotte Independent School Athletic SuperPrep, No. 4 by Scout, No. 5 by Keystone Recruiting Conference championship and the state championship and No. 6 by Rivals…rated No. 7 on Scout’s East Top 100 GRUDER’S CAREER STATISTICS

Defense G/GS Sacks FR PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 2008 13/0 0.0000230-05 2009 13/13 0.514056354.5-2291 TOTAL 26/13 0.514058384.5-2296

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HALE’S CAREER STATISTICS team’s starting placekicker, helped Mentor to a 24-5 mark (.828) his final two seasons, including back-to-back Defense G/GS Sacks FR PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT appearances in the Ohio Division I championship game… 2009 7/0 0.0000210-03played under Coach Steve Trivisonno…selected to play in the Ohio North-South All-Star Classic…also earned list…three-year starter at Gateway…played defensive weakside defensive end prospect and Pennsylvania’s No. three letters in soccer and two in track and field…summa end and linebacker his senior season and compiled 114 25 overall prospect by Rivals.com…played under Coach cum laude graduate of Mentor…graduated No. 2 in his tackles, 25 tackles for losses, nine sacks, three forced Mike Silianoff…also lettered in baseball…a math league class…National Honor Society member. Personal: fumbles and three pass breakups…was also a devastating participant at Baldwin. Personal: Justin Lee Hargrove, Kevin Mark Harper, born 10/13/89, is the son of Jay and blocker at fullback…led Gateway to a 24-11 mark (.686) born 1/29/88, is the son of Mary Ellen Skop and Richard Kristi Harper…has one sister…business general during his career, including three WPIAL Class AAAA playoff Hargrove…father was a track athlete at California of management major. berths…the Gators went 11-2 his senior season, capturing Pa….has two cousins who played college football, the “Big East” Conference championship and advancing including Tim Brown (West Virginia) and Jim Brown to the WPIAL title game…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Kentucky)…shares his high school alma mater with “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”… Coach Dave Wannstedt, who also graduated from Harrisburg Patriot-News “Platinum 33”…played under Baldwin (1970) before matriculating to the University of Coach Terry Smith…selected to play in the Big 33 Football Pittsburgh…social sciences major. Classic…also a track and field letterman…Student Leader committee. Personal: Shayne D. Hale, born 6/23/89, is the son of Cassandra Hale and Timothy Blakeman, and grandson of Lehretta Wilson-Hale…has two sisters… social sciences major. M PROFILES PANTHER

Aaron Hassett Punter 26 5-11 • 190 • SO* 2009 SEASON

Moon Township, Pa. IN REVIEW

2010 Scouting Report: Enters his third year as a walk-on Kevin Harper* specialist at Pitt…will provide depth at punter. 2009: Did Placekicker not play in any games. 2008: Joined team as a walk-on for 39 5-10 • 180 • SO* training camp and redshirted. High School: An All-Parkway Mentor, Ohio Conference punter and placekicker at Moon Area High…

was a two-way starter (receiver THIS IS PITT and cornerback) PRO FOOTBALL as a PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK Justin Hargrove* 2010 Scouting Report: Will figure significantly on Pitt’s senior in addition to handling the punting and placekicking Defensive Lineman special teams as a kickoff specialist…also provides the duties…earned three letters under Coach Mark Capuano… 96 6-4 • 270 • JR* Panthers with another quality field-goal kicker behind played in the MAC Pennsylvania-Ohio All-Star Game… Pittsburgh, Pa. senior starter Dan Hutchins…excellent leg strength gives Pennsylvania Football News All-Academic honoree. him range beyond 50 yards. 2009: Contributed in his first Personal: Aaron John Hassett, born 5/21/90, is the son 2010 Scouting Report: Seeks a healthy return to action active season as a kickoff specialist…averaged 63.8 yards of John and Kathy Hassett…has one sister…business- after being limited by a nagging left ankle injury last on 10 kickoffs…missed on his lone field goal attempt, a finance major. year…slated to provide quality depth at defensive 51-yarder, against Syracuse…played in six games total. tackle…has the versatility and experience to play end 2008: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: as well. 2009: Played in two games (USF and Syracuse). Considered one of the country’s top kicking prospects… 2008: Earned increased playing time as a reserve rated the nation’s No. 5 kicker by Scout and No. 9 by defensive end behind Jabaal Sheard…played in five Rivals…rated No. 2 on Rivals’ “strongest leg” listing… games to letter…had one tackle vs. West Virginia. named to The Associated Press Division I All-Ohio Team 2007: Originally a 2006 signee, Hargrove deferred (first team)…converted 17-of-25 field goals (.680) as a enrollment until January ’07 due to his recovery from a senior, including kicks of 61 and 58 yards…his 61-yarder head injury sustained during his senior season in high set a state record…converted 58-of-61 extra points school…participated in spring drills and went on to (.951)…averaged 41 yards per punt…80% of his kickoffs redshirt as a true freshman. High School: Played in just went for touchbacks (64 touchbacks on 80 kickoffs)… one full game as a high school senior (2005) due to PrepStar All-Midwest Region…All-Lake Erie League… injury…had 13 tackles and a sack in less than two full All-Lake County…Northeast Lakes All-District…as the contests played at Baldwin High…played diverse roles during his high school career, including linebacker, defensive back, tailback and fullback…as a junior tailback rushed for 186 yards against Mt. Lebanon and 106 against Central Catholic…rated the nation’s No. 29

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HOLLEY’S CAREER STATISTICS Defense G/GS Sacks FR PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 2009 13/8 0.013331170-048 and three in basketball…an all-league performer in baseball who was named to the Express-Times and Morning Call all-star teams as an outfielder…National Honor Society. Personal: Jarred Tyler Holley, born 12/25/89, is the son of Lincoln and Melissa Holley…has one brother and one sister…father ran track at East Stroudsburg University…communication major.

Jason Hendricks Defensive Back 25 6-0 • 180 • FR* Brooklyn, N.Y. Jarred Holley* 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his first active season at Defensive Back Pitt following a redshirt year…will vie for the top reserve 18 5-10 • 180 • SO* spot at free safety behind returning starter Jarred Holley… Easton, Pa. took significant practice repetitions with the second-team defense as a true freshman last year due to injuries. 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his second season as the 2009: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Highly starter at free safety…originally a cornerback, Holley made productive prospect on both sides of the ball at Hudson the positional switch in-season last year when injuries Juantez Hollins Catholic (N.J.)…compiled 1,790 rushing yards and 28 depleted the safety spots…very intelligent player capable touchdowns as a senior running back…at outside of making all the calls in the secondary…excellent ball Offensive Lineman linebacker Hendricks collected 110 tackles…second- skills…could earn all-star consideration in 2010. 2009: 70 6-5 • 290 • FR* leading scorer in the state…All-New Jersey Non-Public… Played in all 13 games, starting the last eight at free Aliquippa, Pa. Hudson County Football Coaches Association Player of the safety…had 48 tackles, three interceptions, three PBUs Year and Offensive Back of the Year…The Star Ledger and one fumble recovery…made first career start vs. 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his first active season at Hudson County Player of the Year…Hudson Reporter Connecticut on Oct. 10…had career-high nine tackles Pitt following a redshirt campaign…size and athleticism All-Area and Area Most Valuable Player…All-American and his first collegiate INT vs. Syracuse…made a diving give him a promising upside…will serve as an understudy Conference…led Hudson Catholic to the Non-Public interception of a deep ball by Notre Dame’s Jimmy Clausen to senior starter Jason Pinkston at left offensive tackle. Group II championship final and four playoff berths overall in Pitt’s 27-22 win…also had an INT vs. Cincinnati...had 2009: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Four- during his varsity career…played under Coach Rob three tackles and a fumble recovery vs. North Carolina...Pitt year starter at offensive tackle for perennial power Stern…selected to play in the New Jersey-Northeast parlayed the turnover into a field goal. 2008: Redshirted Aliquippa…named to The Associated Press Pennsylvania All-Star Classic, which features players from New Jersey, as a true freshman. High School: SuperPrep and PrepStar Class AA All-State Team (first team)…Pittsburgh Tribune- New York, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland…also a All-American…rated the nation’s No.13 cornerback by Review “Terrific 25”…Harrisburg Patriot-News “Platinum track and field letterman. Personal: Jason Wesley Rivals and No. 15 defensive back by SuperPrep…two-time 33”…first team All-Midwestern Conference…the Quips Hendricks, born 6/2/90, is the son of Lenora Hendricks first-team selection to The Associated Press Pennsylvania produced a 1,000-yard rusher each of Hollins’ four seasons and Walter Richardson…has one brother…enrolled in Class AAAA All-State Team…rated the state’s No. 9 overall as a starting offensive lineman…also started at defensive the School of Arts and Sciences. prospect by Rivals and SuperPrep and No. 13 by Scout… tackle as a senior and compiled 71 tackles, 12 tackles for rated No. 42 on Scout’s East Top 100 list…had a school- loss and an interception…led team to a 12-3 record his record 21 interceptions during his career…was a versatile final year, including the WPIAL Class AA championship and performer for Easton Area, playing receiver, defensive berth in the semifinals of the PIAA playoffs…Aliquippa back, running back and quarterback…four-time selection went 42-7 (.857) during his varsity career, including WPIAL to the Express-Times and Morning Call all-area teams… playoff berths each season…PrepStar All-East Region… four-time All-Lehigh Valley Conference selection… rated Pennsylvania’s No 23 overall prospect by Rivals… Harrisburg Patriot-News “Platinum 33”…two-time Maxwell played under Coach Mike Zmijanac…Hollins is the latest Football Club Mini Max Award recipient…compiled career in a long line of Aliquippa products to sign with Pitt, statistics of 2,102 rushing yards, 1,232 receiving yards and joining junior receiver Jon Baldwin and junior defensive 48 touchdowns…receiving yardage total also established lineman Brandon Lindsey…other recent Quips at Pitt a school record…had five of his 21 career picks as a include cornerback Darrelle Revis (2004-06), who now plays senior, including three against rival Phillipsburg (N.J.) on for the New York Jets, defensive lineman Sean Gilbert Thanksgiving Day in his final game…Easton Area National (1989-91), who went on to a decade-long career in the Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete…four-year starter on NFL, and All-Big East cornerback Bernard “Josh” Lay defense and three-year starter on offense…led Easton to (2002-05)…legendary Hall of Famer Mike Ditka is four district playoff berths and a combined 40-11 mark another Aliquippa product who played at Pitt (1958-60). (.784)…played under Coach Steve Shiffert…selected to Personal: Juantez Dashon Hollins, born 10/6/90, is the play in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl and the Big son of Tamika Genes and Eric Hollins…has one sister… 33 Football Classic…also earned four letters in baseball enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences.

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HUTCHINS’ CAREER STATISTICS

Kicking G PAT Att. PATs FG Att. FGs Long Pts. 2009 13 48 46 29 23 45 115 Punting No. Yds. Avg. LG TB FC I20 Blkd 2008 2 82 41.0 470000 2009 44 1,810 41.1 54 3 6 16 1 TOTAL 46 1,892 41.1 54 3 6 16 1 HUTCHINS’ FIELD GOAL EFFICIENCY

Year FGM-FGA Pct. 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Lg Blk 2009 23-29 79.3 4-4 2-2 13-14 4-8 0-1 45 0 Dan Hutchins* HUTCHINS GAME BY GAME (FIELD GOALS) Punter/Placekicker 30 5-11 • 195 • SR* 2009 Williamsport, Pa. Game FG Missed FG Made Game FG Missed FG Made YSU none 26 USF none 36, 32 2010 Scouting Report: Invaluable and versatile specialist @ Buffalo none none Syracuse 47 19, 45, 33 who will again serve as Pitt’s starting placekicker and Navy none 29, 18 Notre Dame none 34, 38 punter…earned All-Big East as a kicker last year after @ NC State none 35 @ West Virginia 46, 53 37, 30, 36 M PROFILES leading the conference in scoring, field goals and field @ Louisville none none Cincinnati none 33 PANTHER goal percentage…a viable Lou Groza Award (nation’s top Connecticut none 42, 19, 18 vs. North Carolina 40 31, 31, 42, 33 placekicker) candidate in 2010…was a walk-on his first @ Rutgers 42, 30 45 three seasons before earning a scholarship prior to the HUTCHINS GAME BY GAME (PUNTING) ’09 campaign. 2009: In his first season in a prominent role, Hutchins was selected All-Big East (second team) at placekicker and earned Pitt’s Most Improved Special 2009 2009 SEASON

Teams Player award…was 23-29 in field goals (79.3%) Game Punts Yds. Avg. Game Punts Yds. Avg. IN REVIEW and 46-48 on PATs (95.8%)…averaged 41.1 yards on 44 YSU 3 141 47.0 USF 0 0 0.0 punts with a long of 54…set Pitt single-season records @ Buffalo 5 238 47.6 Syracuse 2 80 40.0 for kick scoring (a team-high 115 points) and field goals Navy 4 116 29.0 Notre Dame 6 232 38.7 made...Hutchins’ 115 points broke the 33-year-old @ NC State 6 273 45.5 @ West Virginia 3 136 45.3 record held by Carson Long, who had 99 points during @ Louisville 3 98 32.7 Cincinnati 5 198 39.6 Pitt’s 1976 national title season...he broke the field goals Connecticut 3 129 43.0 vs. North Carolina 2 90 45.0 @ Rutgers 2 79 39.5 made record of 20 set by Conor Lee (2008)…led Big THIS IS PITT PRO FOOTBALL PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK East in overall and kick scoring (8.8 points/game), field 41-yard average…had one punt for 47 yards against goals (1.77 FG/game) and field goal percentage (79.3%, Louisville…punted once for 35 yards in the Sun Bowl. 23-29)…ranked fourth nationally in field goals (1.77 FG/ 2007: Did not play in any games. 2006: Redshirted as a game) and 17th in scoring (8.85 points/game)…capped true freshman. High School: First-team Associated Press the 2009 season with a heroic performance in Pitt’s 19-17 Pennsylvania Class A All-State placekicker as a senior at victory over North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Loyalsock Township High…earned all-state as a punter Bowl...kicked a Meineke Car Care Bowl-record four field his junior season…four-time All-Central Susquehanna goals, including the game-winning 33-yarder with 52 Conference…three-time All-District IV…three-time All- seconds to play...matched his career best with 13 points Lycoming County…as a senior converted 32-of-35 PATs vs. UNC (4-5 FG, 1-1 PAT)...named the Big East Special and 4-of-5 field goals…more than 50% of his kickoffs Teams Player of the Week for his Connecticut performance were touchbacks…averaged 40.1 yards on 22 punts…set (3-3 FG, 1-1 PAT, game-winning 18-yard FG as time a Lycoming County record with 20 career field goals…also expired; 43.0-yard punting average with two inside the set the county record with a 46-yard field goal…in 20)…also honored as the Coaching Staff Special Teams addition to his specialist duties, also contributed as a Player of the Game for the UConn contest…Coaching safety and wide receiver…earned all-conference at Staff Special Teams Player of the Game for YSU (5-5 PAT, safety…played under Coach Dick Delaney…also 1-1 FG, 47.0-yard average on three punts with two inside lettered in soccer. Personal: Daniel Robert Hutchins, the 20)…had career-high 13 points vs. Syracuse (3-4 FG, born 12/4/87, is the son of Robert and Alecia Hutchins… 4-4 PAT)…had career-high three punts downed inside the has one brother…earned his bachelor’s degree in 20 vs. NC State and Notre Dame. 2008: Appeared in two communication…pursuing a second degree in games, including the Louisville contest and Sun Bowl administration of justice…served in an internship in against Oregon State…punted twice on the season for a Pitt’s Athletic Media Relations Office last fall.

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2008: Lettered in his first active season, primarily as a All-East Region…Scout All-East Region…Harrisburg special teams contributor...played in five games…had Patriot-News “Platinum 33”…played under Coach Jim one carry for three yards at Navy. 2007: Redshirted as a Roth…selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic… true freshman. High School: Prolific runner who finished also a letterman in baseball, basketball and track…all- sixth in Pennsylvania history with 7,165 career rushing conference honoree in baseball…Distinguished Honor yards…also scored an astonishing 113 touchdowns Student…National Honor Society…National Honor Society during his high school career at perennial power Southern for High School Scholars…Wendy’s High School Heisman Columbia Area…named The Associated Press Pennsylvania State Finalist…United States Achievement Academy. Class A Player of the Year as a senior after rushing for Personal: Henry P. Hynoski, born 12/30/88, is the son of 2,407 yards and 42 touchdowns on 206 carries, an Henry and Kathy Hynoski Sr….has one sister…father average of 11.7 yards per attempt…compiled his was a star fullback at Temple (1972-74) and spent the impressive rushing totals despite not playing a full game 1975 season with the Cleveland Browns…sister (Mary during his senior season as he led Southern Columbia to Frances Hynoski) played basketball at Lehigh University Henry Hynoski** a 16-0 mark with an average victory margin of 39 points (2001-2005)…uncle (Chester Hynoski) played baseball per contest…Southern Columbia won the PIAA Class A for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1930s…additionally Fullback championship for a state-record fifth consecutive year… two cousins played college football, including Fred Hynoski 27 6-2 • 265 • JR* in the state title game against West Middlesex, Hynoski (Cincinnati, 1960-62) and Walter Hynoski (Penn, 1952- Elysburg, Pa. rushed for 126 yards, added 109 yards receiving and 54)…business-marketing major. scored three touchdowns in a 56-14 victory…in 20 career 2010 Scouting Report: Whether it is carrying the ball, playoff games (all victories), Hynoski rushed for 3,234 catching the ball or making a bruising block, Hynoski is yards and 41 touchdowns on 320 attempts (10.1 avg.)… a multifaceted and valuable contributor to Pitt’s offense… set a PIAA state playoff record with 409 yards rushing described as a “throwback” by running backs coach David and six touchdowns vs. Pius X in a state quarterfinal Walker, Hynoski embodies all the classic fullback traits – game his sophomore season…as a four-year starter, led but with an athletic twist…“Henry is a dangerous player Southern Columbia to a 58-3 mark (.951)…was named with the ball in his hands,” Walker says. “He is so much first team Associated Press Pennsylvania Class A All-State more than a blocking back.”…also a classroom standout as a senior and junior…named second team all-state as who has twice been named to the Big East All-Academic a sophomore…two-time Central Susquehanna Conference Football Team. 2009: Played in 13 games, starting Offensive Back of the Year…rated the nation’s No. 4 seven…compiled 107 yards on 24 carries (4.5 avg.) with fullback prospect by Scout.com and No. 7 by Rivals.com… one TD…also had 15 receptions for 109 yards (7.3 avg.)… Keystone Recruiting Pennsylvania Class A Player of the posted career rushing and receiving highs at Rutgers Year…rated Pennsylvania’s No. 20 prospect by Scout.com, (29 yards on five carries; 36 yards on four catches). No. 21 by Rivals.com and No. 23 by SuperPrep…PrepStar Saheed Imoru HYNOSKI’S CAREER STATISTICS Defensive Back 2 5-10 • 190 • JR Rushing G/GS Att. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. Alief, Texas 2008 5/0 1 3 3.0300 2009 13/7 24 107 4.5 14 1 6 2010 Scouting Report: Joined Pitt in January as a mid-year TOTAL 18/7 25 110 4.4 14 1 6 signee out of Navarro Junior College in Texas…will provide immediate competition for a starting assignment at Receiving G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. cornerback…a fast and physical player who will mix it up 2008 5/0 0 0 — — 0 0 on run support as well as in pass coverage. Junior College: 2009 13/7 15 109 7.3 21 0 0 Compiled 68 tackles, 18 pass breakups and three TOTAL 18/7 15 109 7.3 21 0 0 interceptions his final season at Navarro (2009)… HYNOSKI GAME BY GAME unanimous first team All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference (SWJCFC)…helped Navarro to the winningest 2009 season in school history with an 11-1 record…the Bulldogs reached No. 1 in the National Junior College Athletic Game Att. Yds. TDs Rec. Yds. TDs Association (NJCAA) polls and ultimately finished No. 3 YSU000000 following a 37-26 win over Mississippi Gulf Coast @ Buffalo 2 140000 Community College in the CHAMPS Heart of Texas Bowl… Navy 3 23 0 2 17 0 @ NC State 000000 played under Navarro coach Nick Bobeck. High School: @ Louisville 131150 Was a standout running back at Houston’s Alief Hastings Connecticut 480290 High…rushed for 1,098 yards, had 433 yards receiving @ Rutgers 5 29 0 4 36 0 and scored 13 touchdowns as a senior…all-district… USF2100120 rated one of the top 100 football players in the Houston Syracuse 4 10 0 1 17 0 area…played under Coach Greg Alexander…also ran Notre Dame 210000 track. Personal: Saheed O. Imoru, born 11/12/89, is the @ West Virginia 000130 son of Moshood Imoru…has three brothers…architectural Cincinnati 190000 studies major. vs. North Carolina 0003200

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Myles Caragein…named to The Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAA All-State Team (first team)… Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”…first team All-Big Seven… four-year starter at Keystone Oaks, including both sides of the ball his final three seasons…led the Eagles to the WPIAL playoffs as a senior…played under Coach Nick Kamberis…selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic. Personal: Christopher Joseph Jacobson, born 3/4/89, is the son of Bob and Beverly Jacobson…has one brother… administration of justice major.

Buddy Jackson** Chris Jacobson* Defensive Back Offensive Lineman 21 6-1 • 180 • JR* 54 6-3 • 290 • JR* Plantation, Fla. Pittsburgh, Pa.

2010 Scouting Report: Fast and long corner who appears 2010 Scouting Report: Ready to step in as the starter at ready to make his biggest contributions…combines height left guard after serving as the top backup last year…was and long reach with excellent speed…might be Pitt’s a surprise starter in Pitt’s Meineke Car Care Bowl victory M PROFILES fastest player, clocking in the 4.3 range in the 40-yard and proved he could produce in a prominent role…has PANTHER dash. 2009: Played in nine games, primarily in special distinguished himself as a physical and tenacious run teams capacities…had eight tackles on the year…had blocker. 2009: Played in all 13 games, making one start... a season-high two stops vs. Connecticut and USF…had starting assignment came against North Carolina in the Andrew Janocko** one tackle and two PBUs vs. Syracuse. 2008: Played in Meineke Car Care Bowl at left guard when he replaced five games as a reserve cornerback and special teams ailing senior starter Joe Thomas (ankle)...his play in the Quarterback contributor to letter. 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman. bowl helped Dion Lewis rush for 159 yards against the 4 6-2 • 220 • JR* 2009 SEASON

High School: Two-year starter at cornerback for Cypress nation’s No. 6 overall defense..in addition to providing Clearfield, Pa. IN REVIEW Bay, a Florida 6A (largest classification) school…was a depth at guard, also served on the field goal/PAT units. three-year varsity letterman and helped team to two Florida 2008: Played in three games, including the USF, Navy and 2010 Scouting Report: Is a valuable asset in Pitt’s 6A playoff berths…team captain…had 16 defended Louisville contests. 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman. offensive preparation and special teams execution… passes as a senior…played under Coach Bill Hobbs…his High School: A product of nearby Keystone Oaks High, highly respected among the Panthers’ quarterbacks for defensive coordinator was Frank Hepler, who coached such Jacobson was considered one of the nation’s top offensive both his work ethic and extensive knowledge of the Pitt products as H.B. Blades, Darrell Strong and Cedric line prospects…selected a U.S. Army All-American and game…a key part of the Panthers’ highly accurate kicking

McGee at Plantation High...helped team to a 7-4 record played in the All-American Bowl, an all-star game featuring game as a holder…spent his first THIS IS PITT three seasons PRO FOOTBALL at Pitt PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK and a district runner-up finish as a senior…earned the nation’s top 80 high school players at the Alamodome as a walk-on before earning a scholarship prior to the ’09 Honorable Mention All-Broward County…selected to play in San Antonio, Texas…SuperPrep and PrepStar All- season…an outstanding student who has twice been in the North-South All-Star Game…also lettered in track American…considered the top overall prospect in named to the Big East All-Academic Football Team. 2009: and basketball…district champion and state qualifier in Pennsylvania by Scout.com…rated the No. 38 overall Played in all 13 games, serving as the team’s primary the 100 meters…Honor Roll student. Personal: Anthony prospect in the country on Scout’s “Hot 100” list…rated holder for placements, helping Pitt lead the Big East in Hugh Jackson II, born 3/3/89, is the son of Anthony and one of the nation’s top 10 offensive guard prospects by kick scoring (8.8 points/game) for the second consecutive Ruth Jackson…has two sisters…sister Karena played Scout.com (No. 3) and Rivals.com (No. 9)…Scout All-East year. 2008: Earned his first letter, playing in all 13 games basketball at Broward Community College (2005-07)… Region…compiled an impressive 137 pancake blocks as as Pitt’s primary holder…helped the Panthers pace the cousin, Mike James, was a letterman at receiver for a senior and 259 over his final two seasons at Keystone Big East in kick scoring (7.5 points/ game)…lone pass Alabama (2000-01)…another cousin, Ruth Brown, played Oaks…was a dominant force on the defensive side of attempt of the year was an incompletion vs. Rutgers. college basketball at Lynn University…administration of the ball as well…had 43 tackles, 13 tackles for losses 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Two- justice major. and three sacks his senior year…for his career had 147 year starter at quarterback who led Clearfield Area to a tackles, 49 tackles for losses and 17 sacks…shared pair of District 9 championships and PIAA Class AAA Keystone Oaks’ team MVP honor with fellow Pitt teammate playoff berths…played under Coach Tim Janocko, his father…passed for 1,947 yards and accounted for 18 JACKSON’S CAREER STATISTICS touchdowns (13 passing and five rushing) as a senior… Pennsylvania Football News All-State honoree…two-time Defense G/GS Sacks FR PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT All-Progress Land honoree…two-time All-Mountain 2008 5/0 0.0000000-00Athletic Conference…All-District 9…selected to play in 2009 9/0 0.0020530-08the Lezzer Lumber All-Star Game…earned three total TOTAL 14/0 0.0020530-08letters in football…also lettered three times in baseball and twice in basketball. Personal: Andrew James Janocko, born 4/6/88, is the son of Tim and Trina Janocko…has one sister…father played fullback at Penn State… history major.

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Alex Karabin** Cory King Dion Lewis* Offensive Lineman Offensive Lineman Running Back 61 6-1 • 290 • SR* 78 6-6 • 315 • FR* 28 5-8 • 195 • SO Ruffs Dale, Pa. Stoneboro, Pa. Albany, N.Y.

2010 Scouting Report: Frontrunner for the starting center 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his first active season 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his sophomore year as one assignment…lauded by the coaching staff for his football following a redshirt campaign…a leading candidate for of the elite runners in college football…began the 2009 aptitude and tenacious work ethic…offensive line coach the top backup role behind starting right tackle Lucas season under the radar, but finished his debut campaign Tony Wise says, “Alex does all the things you want and need Nix…owns an ideal package of size and athleticism. as the most decorated freshman in the country…received your center to do. He is very powerful physically and has 2009: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Four- unanimous praise as the National Freshman of the Year… great football sense.”…has been a walk-on for the year starter on the offensive line, playing tackle and guard blends shiftiness and speed with brute power…can churn Panthers the past four seasons. 2009: Played in all 13 for Lakeview…also a three-year starter at defensive out tough yards between the tackles or bounce outside games, primarily in special teams capacities…served tackle…first team All-Region 1 on both sides of the and outrace an entire defense…his running style and on the field goal/PAT units…also was the top reserve at ball…Erie Times-News All-District 10 Team…Pennsylvania high production have sparked comparisons to some of center. 2008: Served as a reserve center and as a member Football News All-Class A (third team)…PrepStar All-East the top backs in school history…Lewis’ 1,799 rushing of the field goal/PAT units…played in all 13 games to Region…SuperPrep All-Northeast Team…rated the yards as a freshman were second only to the legendary letter. 2007: Made his lone game appearance at Rutgers… No. 26 prospect in Pennsylvania by Rivals and No. 33 by Tony Dorsett’s 2,150 yards in 1976, when Dorsett won the lined up in Pitt’s “jumbo set” on the goal line against SuperPrep…rated one of the nation’s top 40 offensive Heisman Trophy and led Pitt to the national championship the Scarlet Knights as a blocking back. 2006: Redshirted tackle prospects by Scout…played under Coach Dan with a 12-0 record…quipped Dorsett after watching as a true freshman. Prep School: Spent the 2005-06 York…also a basketball letterman. Personal: Cory Lewis rush for 194 yards against Cincinnati, “He has academic year at Air Force Prep in Colorado…a starting Arthur King, born 10/31/90, is the son of Ron and Carol what I call the ‘Wow!’ effect. When he comes through offensive guard under Lt. Col. Todd Bynum. High School: King… has one brother…enrolled in the School of Arts those big defensive linemen and he’s still running, it’s Two-time Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AA All-State and Sciences. like, Wow!”…another iconic Pitt running back, Curtis performer for Greensburg Central Catholic…two-time All-Interstate Conference…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette LEWIS’ CAREER STATISTICS “Fabulous 22” East…earned four football letters under Coach Muzzy Colosimo…helped Greensburg Central Rushing G/GS Att. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. Catholic to a four-year mark of 31-11 (.738) during his 2009 13/12 325 1,799 5.5 85 17 102 varsity career, including three WPIAL playoff berths… selected to play in the Pennsylvania Football Coaches Receiving G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. Association East-West All-Star Game…also a three-time 2009 13/12 25 189 7.6 31 1 6 letterman in track and field. Personal: Alexander Richard LEWIS GAME BY GAME Karabin, born 10/14/86, is the son of Richard and Anna Karabin…has one brother…business-finance major. 2009 Game Att. Yds. TDs Rec. Yds. TDs YSU 20 129 2 2 10 1 @ Buffalo 24 190 2 6 46 0 Navy23791140 @ NC State 19 952160 @ Louisville 21 87 0 2 16 0 Connecticut 24 1580000 @ Rutgers 31 1802000 USF 23 111 2 2 10 0 Syracuse 18 110 1 2 42 0 Notre Dame 21 1521180 @ West Virginia 26 155 0 2 14 0 Cincinnati 47 194 3 5 34 0 vs. North Carolina 28 159 1 1 (-1) 0

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Martin, observed, “There’s no doubt that he has amazing on 88 carries…eclipsed the 250-yard rushing mark four defensive line’s best athletes. 2009: Played in all 13 talent. I think that he’s the best to come through there times as a senior…scored 26 total touchdowns, including games as a top reserve at defensive end…compiled 18 since Tony Dorsett. This guy has something special about 23 rushing, two on punt returns and one receiving… tackles, 5.5 TFLs and four sacks…had a career-high six him.”…earned a boatload of awards as a freshman, and averaged 12.4 yards per carry as a junior, rushing for tackles and two sacks vs. Syracuse…also had sacks more seemingly are on the way…should earn consideration 979 yards on 79 carries with 14 TDs…led team to a 17-1 against USF and Buffalo. 2008: Played in seven games for college football’s top honors in 2010…named one of record (.944) his final two seasons, including two MAPL as a reserve linebacker and special teams contributor to five top preseason candidates for the Heisman Trophy by championships and a New Jersey Prep state title… letter. 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Sporting News. 2009: Became the first player since Virginia PrepStar All-East Region…SuperPrep All-Northeast Earned status as one of the nation’s top prospects while Tech quarterback Michael Vick in 1999 to earn Big East Team…rated the No. 14 prospect in New Jersey by Rivals at Aliquippa High…SuperPrep All-American…rated the Offensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year and No. 18 by SuperPrep…played under Coach Jim nation’s No. 9 strongside linebacker prospect by honors in the same season...unanimous first team All- Stone…also a three-year letterman in track. Personal: Scout.com…was a two-way standout for the Quips, Big East…Sporting News and CBSSports.com National Dion John Lewis, born 9/27/90, is the son of Leroy and playing running back in addition to linebacker…named Freshman of the Year…CollegeFootballNews.com Linda Lewis…has two brothers and one sister… to The Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AA All-State Offensive Freshman of the Year...a second-team All-America communication major. Team (first team)…led Aliquippa in tackles each of his pick by AP, SI.com, Sporting News, CBSSports.com, final two seasons, compiling 115 stops his senior year CollegeFootballNews.com, Rivals.com, Scout.com and Phil and 120 as a junior…rushed for 743 yards as a senior Steele...unanimous Freshman All-American...finished and had over 1,200 his junior year…Pittsburgh Post- third nationally in rushing (138.38 yards/game) and first Gazette “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review in the Big East...on the year, rushed for 1,799 yards on 325 “Terrific 25”…named first team All-Midwestern carries (5.5 avg.)…had 17 rushing touchdowns and 18 Conference on both sides of the ball as a junior and TDs overall…became the most productive freshman senior…led Aliquippa to a 10-1 record, the Midwestern running back in both Pitt and Big East history...surpassed Conference championship and quarterfinals of the WPIAL M PROFILES the legendary Tony Dorsett’s 36-year-old Pitt freshman Class AA playoffs his senior year…team went 30-4 PANTHER rushing record of 1,686 yards set in 1973…Lewis tied (.882) his final three seasons, winning the Midwestern Dorsett’s freshman records for 100-yard rushing games Conference and advancing to the WPIAL playoffs each (10) and fewest games needed to reach 1,000 yards year…rated one of the country’s top 20 linebacker (eight)...totaled 108 points on the year, eclipsing LeSean prospects by SuperPrep...Scout All-East Region…PrepStar McCoy’s freshman scoring record (90 points in 2007)... All-East Region…rated Pennsylvania’s No. 12 prospect capped his debut season by earning MVP honors at the by SuperPrep, No. 14 by Rivals.com and No. 15 by

Brandon Lindsey** 2009 SEASON

Meineke Car Care Bowl after leading Pitt to a 19-17 victory Scout.com…played under Coach Mike Zmijanac…also IN REVIEW over North Carolina...rushed for 159 yards and a TD on Defensive Lineman an all-conference honoree in basketball…YMCA Scholar- 28 carries (5.7 avg.) against the Tar Heels, which boasted 35 6-2 • 250 • JR* Athlete honoree…National Honor Society. Personal: the country’s No. 9 defense against the run (just 92.8 Aliquippa, Pa. Brandon Anthony Lindsey, born 1/10/89, is the son of yards per game) heading into the bowl...in one of the most John and Cheryl Lindsey…has two brothers…mother Herculean performances by a back in Pitt history, Lewis 2010 Scouting Report: Entering just his second season earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing had a career-high 194 yards on a school-record 47 carries at defensive end, Lindsey has established himself as a from the University of Pittsburgh…father played

(4.1 avg.) against Cincinnati...also rushed for a career- high-quality top reserve on Pitt’s front four…made a basketball at Memphis State University THIS IS PITT (1969-71)… PRO FOOTBALL PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK high three TDs vs. the Bearcats…on Pitt’s opening drive, successful transition from linebacker to the defensive line brother Willie played football at Northwestern (1989-92)… he touched the ball all 12 plays (11 rushes and one catch during the ’09 offseason…provided valuable reserve duty administration of justice major. for 56 total yards) capped by a four-yard touchdown run to at both end positions as a sophomore…ranks among the give the Panthers a 7-0 lead…his last touch of the game was a tackle-breaking five-yard TD that put Pitt up 44-38 LINDSEY’S CAREER STATISTICS with 1:36 left…named the Big East Offensive Player of the Week for his Rutgers performance…had 180 yards on Defense G/GS Sacks FR PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 31 carries (5.8 avg.) with two TDs, including a 58-yard 2008 7/0 0.0000000-00 score, against the Scarlet Knights…rushed for 190 yards 2009 13/0 4.00101175.5-3318 on 24 attempts (7.9 avg.) with two scores at Buffalo… TOTAL 20/0 4.00101175.5-3318 Lewis iced the Buffalo win with an 85-yard scoring run in the final quarter, the longest play — pass or rush — by a freshman in Pitt history…had 152 yards on 21 carries (7.2 avg.) with a 50-yard TD vs. Notre Dame…had 158 yards on 24 carries (6.6 avg.) vs. Connecticut…had best rushing game by a Pitt freshman in a season-opening contest with 129 yards vs. Youngstown State…scored three total TDs vs. YSU (two rush, one receiving) and was named the Coaching Staff Offensive Player of the Game. High School: Rated one of the country’s top 20 all-purpose backs by Rivals…New Jersey Prep Offensive Player of the Year… Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) Offensive Player of the Year…first team All-New Jersey Prep and All- MAPL… averaged an astounding 14.1 yards per carry his senior season at Blair Academy, rushing for 1,243 yards

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field letterman. Personal: Daniel Jaron Mason, born 4/3/91, is the son of Dereke and Carol Mason…has two brothers…brother Terry McCall played running back and defensive back at Robert Morris University (1996- 99)…enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences.

Jack Lippert Dan Mason* Offensive Lineman Linebacker 72 6-4 • 275 • FR* 40 6-0 • 235 • SO Harrisburg, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa.

2010 Scouting Report: Enters his first active season 2010 Scouting Report: Coming off an impressive and Chris Mike following a redshirt campaign…will vie for the starting productive debut season, Mason is ready to step into Pitt’s assignment at center…joined Pitt as a defensive end starting middle linebacker role…served as an understudy Fullback prospect but moved to the offensive line prior to spring to graduated All-Big East MLB Adam Gunn last year…owns 48 6-1 • 240 • SO* drills and displayed exciting potential. 2009: Redshirted an outstanding combination of strong physical attributes, West Haven, Conn. as a true freshman. High School: Tom Lemming and explosive athleticism and a burning passion for the PrepStar All-America defensive lineman who excelled as game…if progress continues, could emerge as an all-star 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his second year as a a pass rusher at Central Dauphin…rated the country’s candidate in 2010. 2009: Played in all 13 games, starting walk-on…will vie for time at fullback after working at No. 9 weakside defensive end prospect by Rivals…named three...had 26 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, two sacks and an INT… linebacker last year…has impressed with his physicality to The Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAAA All- made two starts at MLB (Navy and NC State) for the injured and quick assimilation to backfield play. 2009: Joined State Team (second team)…first-team All-Mid-Penn Adam Gunn…also made a start at Will linebacker against team as a fall walk-on and redshirted. High School: Two- Commonwealth selection as both an offensive and North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl...made a key time all-area and all-league selection at West Haven… defensive lineman…led Mid-Penn Commonwealth with play in Pitt’s bowl victory when he intercepted a UNC pass earned three letters as a tight end and linebacker under 11 sacks…also blocked three kicks as a senior…over on the goal line late in the first half to turn back a scoring Coach Ed McCarthy…team captain…compiled nearly his junior and senior seasons, Lippert compiled 110 total threat...earned Big East Defensive Player of the Week for 200 tackles during his varsity career…led West Haven tackles and 19 sacks…three-year starter on both sides his performance against Navy, when he had a season-high to a three-year record of 25-7 (.781) and two playoff of the ball, playing defensive end, tight end and, as a 11 tackles and two sacks in the first starting assignment berths…also earned three letters in track and field… senior, offensive guard and tackle…led team to a of his career. High School: SuperPrep and PrepStar All- Scholar-Athlete honoree…DECA member. Personal: three-year mark of 24-11 (.686) and three berths in the American who compiled more than 200 tackles over his Christopher Thomas Mike, born 8/5/88, is the son of District 3-AAAA playoffs…played under Coach Glen junior and senior seasons at Penn Hills…rated the Rodger and Susan Mike…has one brother…media and McNamee…rated the No. 7 player in Pennsylvania by country’s No. 8 middle linebacker prospect by Scout… professional communication major. Rivals and No. 29 by SuperPrep…SuperPrep All-Northeast named to The Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAAA Team…selected to play in the Offense-Defense All- All-State Team (first team)…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette American Bowl, a national all-star game in Myrtle Beach, “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”… S.C.…also selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic… Harrisburg Patriot-News “Platinum 33”…as a senior a basketball and track and field letterman…two-time Mason had over 100 tackles with 10 sacks, three forced district finalist in the shot put and discus…Honor Roll fumbles and a fumble recovery…three-year starter who student. Personal: Jack Clinton Lippert, born 9/23/90, is led Penn Hills to a combined 24-11 (.686) mark and three the son of Jill Lippert…has one brother…enrolled in the trips to the WPIAL Class AAAA playoffs, including a title School of Arts and Sciences. game berth as a sophomore…in addition to linebacker, was also a tough blocker as a starting fullback… linebacker MVP at the State College NIKE Camp…rated one of the country’s top 20 linebacker prospects by Rivals and SuperPrep…rated the No. 6 overall prospect in Pennsylvania by SuperPrep and No. 8 by Rivals…played under Coach Ron Graham…selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic…also a wrestling and track and

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Defense G/GS Sacks FR PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 2009 13/3 2.000115113.5-1626

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for Pitt from 1985-89…selected to play in the Big 33 2006: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Highly Football Classic…also a varsity basketball letterman. decorated linebacker who was named to The Associated Personal: Lucas Edward Nix, born 9/28/89, is the son of Press Pennsylvania Class AAA All-State Team (first team) Russell and Lynn Nix…has one brother, Nate, who is a as both a senior and junior at Thomas Jefferson…compiled senior defensive end at Pitt…communication major. over 200 tackles and rushed for over 1,900 yards his final two seasons…as a senior had 88 tackles, four sacks, four fumble recoveries and two interceptions…at running back rushed for 1,037 yards and 11 touchdowns on 142 carries (7.3 avg.)…a three-year starter, Nix led Thomas Jefferson to a 37-5 mark (.881) during that span, including three trips to the WPIAL Class AAA championship game…led team to an 11-2 mark as a senior…his junior year Thomas Jefferson went 14-2 and captured the WPIAL and PIAA Class AAA championships…selected to play in the Big 33 Lucas Nix** Football Classic…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous Offensive Lineman 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”…Pittsburgh 52 6-6 • 305 • JR Tribune-Review All-Class AAA…Harrisburg Patriot-News Jefferson Hills, Pa. “Platinum 33”…rated one of the nation’s top 30 linebacker prospects by Scout.com…rated one of the top 40 prospects 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his second season as the Nate Nix*** in Pennsylvania by Rivals.com…rated one of the top 60 starter at right offensive tackle…Nix teams with senior prospects in the East Region by Scout.com…played under Jason Pinkston to help form potentially the top offensive Defensive Lineman Coach Bill Cherpak, a standout offensive lineman for Pitt M PROFILES tackle tandem in the Big East…joined Pitt as a highly 44 6-4 • 240 • SR* from 1985-89…Nix also lettered in basketball and track PANTHER regarded but raw prospect who has made impressive Jefferson Hills, Pa. and field. Personal: Nathaniel E. Nix, born 3/18/88, is strides each season…if current rate of development the son of Russell and Lynn Nix…has one brother, continues, could be poised for an all-star caliber year. 2010 Scouting Report: Invaluable senior leader who will Lucas, who is a junior offensive lineman at Pitt… 2009: Started all 13 games at right offensive tackle… be an asset on the defensive front and special teams… communication major. efforts helped tailback Dion Lewis rush for 1,799 yards, moved to defensive end last year after previously working the second-highest single-season total in school history. at linebacker…excellent technician, especially as a pass 2009 SEASON

2008: Played in six games as a reserve offensive tackle rusher…a special teams demon who was named the MVP IN REVIEW to letter in his true freshman season. High School: of those units last year. 2009: Played in all 13 games, Nationally coveted lineman prospect who was a dominant contributing as a reserve defensive end and on special two-way performer for perennial power Thomas Jefferson teams…totaled 20 tackles, two TFLs and one sack on the High…Parade All-American…PrepStar “Dream Team”… year…named Pitt’s Most Valuable Special Teams Player for SuperPrep All-American…selected to play in the 2008 2009…had a career-high four tackles against Youngstown U.S. Army All-American Bowl…rated one of the top 50 State and an 11-yard sack...had three tackles against

players in the country by PrepStar (No. 22), Scout (No. 28), North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl…blocked a THIS IS PITT PRO FOOTBALL PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK Rivals (No. 39) and SuperPrep (No. 43)…two-time first- punt that Pitt’s offense parlayed into a touchdown against team selection on The Associated Press Pennsylvania Cincinnati. 2008: Played in all 13 games in special teams Class AAA All-State Team at defensive tackle…rated capacities and also served as a reserve Sam linebacker… Pennsylvania’s No. 3 overall prospect by Rivals, Scout and named Pitt’s Most Improved Special Teams Player…had Keystone Recruiting…rated one of the top 10 offensive 14 tackles and one fumble recovery…twice had a season- tackle prospects in the country by Scout (No. 5) and Rivals high three tackles (Syracuse and Connecticut)…had a (No. 9)…No. 7 offensive lineman by SuperPrep…was fumble recovery at Cincinnati. 2007: Lettered in his first the No. 5 overall prospect on Scout’s East Top 100 list… active season, serving as a reserve Will LB and on special Pittsburgh Post-Gazette WPIAL Class AAA Player of the teams...played in nine games and had four tackles…had Year…compiled 67 tackles, four sacks and two fumble one tackle in four different games, including the Eastern recoveries, including one for a touchdown his senior Michigan, Grambling, Syracuse and West Virginia contests. year…as an offensive lineman, Nix paved the way for a 1,500-yard rusher…four-year starter for Thomas Jefferson NATE NIX’S CAREER STATISTICS and was part of three WPIAL Class AAA championships and two PIAA titles during his career…as a senior led Defense G/GS Sacks FR PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT the Jaguars to a 16-0 record and their second PIAA title 2007 9/0 0.0000130-04 in four seasons…Thomas Jefferson went 55-5 (.917) 2008 13/0 0.0100860-014 during his four varsity seasons…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2009 13/0 1.00001552.0-3620 “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”… TOTAL 35/0 1.010024142.0-3638 Harrisburg Patriot-News “Platinum 33”…played under Coach Bill Cherpak, who was a standout offensive lineman

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Bernardo Nunez Marco Pecora* Jason Pinkston*** Defensive Lineman Defensive Back Offensive Lineman 51 6-2 • 240 • FR* 23 5-11 • 205 • SO* 77 6-4 • 305 • SR* Hoboken, N.J. Johnstown, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa.

2010 Scouting Report: Enters his first active season 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his third year as a walk-on 2010 Scouting Report: Coming off an All-Big East junior following a redshirt campaign…will vie for time at defensive back at Pitt…will provide depth at free safety season, Pinkston appears poised for even greater accolades defensive end, serving as an understudy to Pitt’s senior and also continue to contribute on special teams…lettered in 2010…enters his third year as Pitt’s starting left starters. 2009: Redshirted as a true freshman. High on those units as a redshirt frosh. 2009: Played in six offensive tackle…the Panthers have produced a 1,000- School: Four-year starter on the defensive line for games on special teams to letter in his first active yard rusher each year he has been a starter…excellent Hoboken…All-New Jersey Group I and The Star Ledger season…had two tackles on the year, including stops athlete with good footwork and mobility…with 28 career first team All-New Jersey…first team Hudson County against Navy and Louisville. 2008: Joined team as a starts, he will be a cornerstone for the Panthers’ retooled Interscholastic Athletic Association Coaches Team… walk-on for training camp and redshirted…impressed offensive front…Pinkston teams with junior Lucas Nix to Hudson County Defensive Player of the Year…three-time on the scout team and was named Pitt’s Special Teams help form potentially the top offensive tackle tandem in Jersey Journal All-County Team selection…had 127 Prep Player of the Year. High School: Finished his career the Big East. 2009: Starter at left offensive tackle in all tackles, 10 sacks, five fumble recoveries and two tackles at Richland High as one of the most prolific passers in 13 games…selected first team All-Big East by league for safeties as a senior…over his final two years Nunez Pennsylvania history…a four-year starter, Pecora threw coaches…named a second team All-American by SI.com collected 236 tackles and 20 sacks…Hoboken went for 6,772 yards to rank ninth in state history…threw for and Rivals.com. 2008: Started all 12 regular-season games 35-10 (.778) during his varsity career and advanced to 2,267 yards as a senior to lead Richland to a 7-4 record at left tackle...missed the Sun Bowl vs. Oregon State due the playoffs each of his four seasons…his senior year, and its first playoff berth in 20 seasons…also was a to a right shoulder injury sustained during bowl week led team to the North Jersey Section 2, Group I title game three-year starter at safety and had a 99-yard interception practice. 2007: Started the first three games at right tackle in Giants Stadium and an 8-4 overall record…as a return for a touchdown his senior year…named to The before suffering a season-ending left shoulder injury at freshman he helped Hoboken to a 12-0 mark and the Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AA All-State Team Michigan State Sept. 15...underwent surgery and received state championship…rated the No. 15 overall prospect as an “athlete” selection…played under Coach Brandon a medical redshirt. 2006: Worked at defensive tackle in New Jersey by SuperPrep and No. 19 by Rivals… Bailey…selected to play in the Lantzy Finest 40 All-Star through fall training camp before moving to offensive SuperPrep All-Northeast Team…PrepStar All-East Game…a four-year letterman in wrestling…captured tackle in September…played in seven games during his Region…played under Coach Lou Taglieri…also a the Southwest Regional and District 6 Class AA titles true freshman campaign to letter...in addition to serving basketball and track and field letterman. Personal: (171-pound class) as a senior…placed fifth at the PIAA as a backup left offensive tackle, he also appeared in Bernardo Nunez Jr., born 4/15/90, is the son of Class AA Wrestling Championships. Personal: Marco Pitt’s “jumbo” set in short yardage situations as a Bernardo and Elmira Nunez Sr.…has two Vito Pecora, born 2/25/89, is the son of Pat and Tracy fullback...also contributed on the extra-point/field goal sisters…enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences. Pecora…has two sisters and one brother…father is a block unit. High School: Heralded prospect who was legendary wrestling coach at the University of Pittsburgh- named to The Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAAA Johnstown…enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences. All-State Team (first team)…considered one of the nation’s top 100 prospects by Tom Lemming…compiled 180 tackles over his final two seasons at Baldwin…Coach Dave Wannstedt also graduated from Baldwin (1970) before playing at Pitt…as a senior Pinkston had 80 tackles, eight tackles for losses, five fumble recoveries and two sacks…had 100 tackles and six sacks as a junior…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”… Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review All-Class AAAA…Harrisburg Patriot-News “Platinum 33”…first team All-Quad East…selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic…Tom Lemming rated him the nation’s No. 69 overall prospect…rated the nation’s No. 18 defensive tackle prospect by Scout.com… rated the No. 27 prospect in the East Region by Scout.com…rated Pennsylvania’s No. 10 prospect by

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Rivals.com…Rivals.com also ranked him as one of the two defensive TDs for his career…named The Tribune- top 50 defensive tackle prospects nationally…PrepStar Democrat Offensive Player of the Year as a senior… All-American…played under Coach Mike Silianoff…also three-time selection to The Tribune-Democrat All-Area lettered in basketball. Personal: Jason R. Pinkston, born Team…selected one of the top 50 National Players of the 9/5/87, is the son of James and the late Martha Pinkston… Year by Old Spice “Red Zone”…rated the No. 14 prospect has two brothers…Jason served as a junior volunteer in Pennsylvania by Scout, No. 28 by Keystone Recruiting fireman for the South Baldwin fire station while in high and No. 31 by Rivals…considered the country’s No. 18 school…cousin, Todd Pinkston, was a receiver with the cornerback prospect by Scout…PrepStar All-East Region… Philadelphia Eagles from 2000-05 and a former standout rated No. 37 on Scout’s East Top 100 list…played under at Southern Miss…administration of justice major. Coach Kevin Marabito…four-year varsity football letterman who helped Greater Johnstown to a combined 27-16 mark (.628), including the school’s first-ever District 6 championship…also lettered in track and wrestling. Antwuan Reed** Personal: Antwuan T. Reed, born 11/29/89, is the son of Angela Reed and Thomas Butler…has one brother and Defensive Back one sister…social sciences major. 22 5-10 • 185 • JR Johnstown, Pa.

2010 Scouting Report: A top reserve at cornerback last year, Reed appears ready to elevate into a starting role… owns ideal package of size, strength and speed…had the M PROFILES best offseason of his career…was named the defensive PANTHER recipient of the Ed Conway Award as one of the most improved players of spring drills. 2009: Played in all 13 Emanuel Rackard games as a reserve cornerback…had 13 tackles, one Linebacker interception and one fumble recovery…INT came against 20 6-0 • 210 • FR* USF…had a season-high two tackles in four different Belle Glade, Fla. games…clinched the 24-17 victory at Rutgers when he 2009 SEASON

recovered a fumble (forced by Jovani Chappel) at the IN REVIEW 2010 Scouting Report: Second-year walk-on enters his Knights’ 47 with a minute to go…named the coaching Tristan Roberts* first active season following a redshirt campaign…slated staff Special Teams Player of the Game for the Notre Dame to provide depth at Sam linebacker…could emerge on contest. 2008: Played in the final nine contests of the Linebacker special teams as well. 2009: Joined team as a fall walk-on season, making his debut in Pitt’s nationally televised 32 6-1 • 235 • JR* and redshirted. High School: Standout defensive end and 26-21 upset at No. 10 USF…had seven tackles and one Perkasie, Pa. linebacker for perennial Florida power Glades Central… forced fumble on the year…had a season-high three

All-Florida Class 3A…all-county…helped Glades Central tackles vs. Louisville…forced a fumble at Cincinnati. 2010 Scouting Report: Will be looking THIS IS PITT to bounce PRO FOOTBALL back from PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK to a three-year mark of 33-5 (.868) during his varsity High School: Two-time first-team selection to The an injury-hindered 2009 season when he was kept on the career…had eight tackles and three sacks in the “Muck Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAA All-State Team sidelines due to a shoulder ailment…if offseason is any Bowl” against Pahokee High…played under coaches as a running back at Greater Johnstown…rushed for indication, appears ready to be a prominent contributor Jessie Hester and Willie Snead…also lettered in wrestling 4,276 yards in his high school career, averaging 8.5 yards at Will linebacker…is a past honoree on the Big East and track and field…High Honors graduate. Personal: per carry, and scored 55 total touchdowns…as a senior, All-Academic Football Team. 2009: Did not play in any Emanuel Sean Rackard, born 6/26/90, is the son of Reuben Reed rushed for 1,915 yards on 220 carries (8.7 avg.) games after suffering a training camp shoulder injury and Alzie Dukes…has one sister…enrolled in the School and 25 touchdowns…averaged an amazing 36.7 yards (left) that ultimately necessitated surgery. 2008: Played of Arts and Sciences. per catch (257 yards on seven catches) and had four TD in all 13 games, primarily serving in special teams receptions…led all Johnstown area players with 158 total capacities…had seven tackles on the year…had a points…rushed for 348 yards and four touchdowns and season-high two tackles in the Rutgers and Connecticut also had a receiving TD against Richland as a senior… games. 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman…scout had 328 yards and four TDs against Penn Cambria…also team standout who was named Pitt’s Special Teams Prep rushed for 292 yards on 28 carries (10.4 avg.) and scored Player of the Year. High School: Excelled as both a running six touchdowns against Somerset…as a junior, rushed for back and linebacker at Pennridge High…rushed for 1,461 yards on 142 carries –– an average of 10.3 yards 1,592 yards on 286 carries (5.6 avg.) and scored 13 per carry — and scored 15 TDs and four two-point touchdowns…selected All-Suburban I League on both conversions…played safety on defense and compiled sides of the ball…as a two-year, two-way starter, played 180 tackles, five interceptions, three fumble recoveries and running back, linebacker, strong safety and also punted… REED’S CAREER STATISTICS

Defense G/GS Sacks FR PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 2008 9/0 0.0000610-07 2009 13/0 0.0111850-013 TOTAL 22/0 0.01111460-020

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ROBERTS’ CAREER STATISTICS TFLs and eight sacks…also had an INT, a fumble recovery, three forced fumbles and a blocked PAT… Defense G/GS Sacks FR PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT clinched the Notre Dame win by forcing a Jimmy 2008 13/0 0.0000430-07Clausen fumble with 2:10 left that was recovered by Myles 2009 0/0 0.0000000-00Caragein…also had a nine-yard TFL and blocked a PAT TOTAL 13/0 0.0000430-07vs. the Irish…had career-high 3.5 sacks (five total stops) at Louisville and was named the Coaching Staff Defensive Tristan Roberts Continued Player of the Game…had a season-high seven tackles with a sack assist at West Virginia…had a seven-yard nominee for the Maxwell Football Club’s Annual Jim Henry sack, a fumble recovery and forced fumble vs. Award for the Area High School Player of the Year… Connecticut…had his first career INT vs. Syracuse. 2008: recipient of the Club’s Mini Max High School Award…rated All-Big East (second team) selection...started all 13 the nation’s No. 26 weakside linebacker prospect by games and compiled 51 tackles, 15.5 TFLs, 7.5 sacks, Scout.com…rated one of Pennsylvania’s top 50 prospects one forced fumble and one fumble recovery...had three by Scout.com…PrepStar All-East Region…played under blocked PATs (two vs. Rutgers and one vs. Bowling Coach Randy Cuthbert, former running back with the Green)…named Sun Bowl’s Most Valuable Lineman after Pittsburgh Steelers (1992-93)…also played lacrosse… collecting two sacks (for 20 yards in losses) and four total recipient of National Football Foundation & College Hall of tackles vs. Oregon State...matched career high with eight Fame Scholar-Athlete Award…National Honor Society of tackles and had three TFLs and a six-yard sack at Notre High School Scholars…Distinguished Honor Roll… Dame...had five tackles and a 10-yard sack at Academic Achievement in Social Studies and Environmental Cincinnati...had a nine-yard sack at USF...recovered an Greg Romeus*** Science. Personal: Tristan Pierce Roberts, born 11/18/88, Iowa fumble with 50 seconds to go to clinch Pitt’s 21-20 is the son of Richard and Lori Roberts…has one brother Defensive Lineman win...sacked Syracuse QB Cam Dantley, forcing a fumble and one sister…Roberts’ father, Richard, is a first cousin 91 6-6 • 270 • SR* that was recovered by Jabaal Sheard at the Orange 34 with of former Pitt defensive backs Tim Lewis (1979-82) and Coral Springs, Fla. 8:05 left to set up Pitt’s clinching TD in a 34-24 win. Louis Riddick (1987-90)…Lewis is a 1982 Pitt All- 2007: Named a Freshman All-American by the Football American and longtime NFL assistant, currently serving 2010 Scouting Report: The premier defensive player in the Writers, CollegeFootballNews.com, Sporting News, Rivals as secondary coach with the Atlanta Falcons…Riddick Big East and one of the very finest nationally…an All- and Scout...played in all 12 games and compiled 41 spent eight years as a player in the NFL…Tristan has an America candidate who should contend for college football’s tackles...second on the team with 11.5 TFLs...tied for extensive football family tree that also includes cousins most prestigious individual honors in 2010, including the second with four sacks...had four tackles and a fumble in Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle Alan Page Bednarik Award, Rotary Lombardi Award, Bronko Nagurski recovery in the West Virginia upset...tracked down a (who played at Notre Dame before starring with the Trophy and the Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year scrambling Pat White for a seven-yard loss, setting up a Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears) and defensive Award…possesses the ultimate combination for a subsequent 4th-and-17 play and incomplete pass that back Aaron Beasley (a West Virginia product who played defensive end – strength, length and speed…can cover ended WVU’s chance for a comeback…against USF had with the Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets and Atlanta a lot of ground with his quickness and long arms…athletic three tackles, two TFLs and a 10-yard sack...had a career- Falcons)…other cousins include Robb Riddick (Buffalo enough to rush the edge and physical enough to bull high eight tackles with two TFLs and his first career Bills) and Will Lewis (Seattle Seahawks), who both rush…incredibly, he is still learning the game…arrived sack vs. UConn...had six tackles and a 12-yard sack at starred at Millersville University before playing in the at Pitt four years ago as a rangy 220-pound prospect with Louisville...helped preserve Pitt’s 20-17 victory over NFL…chemical engineering major. tremendous upside but little in terms of experience… Syracuse by getting a six-yard sack with under 30 seconds played only one year of high school football…now entering to play...had five tackles with three TFLs at Virginia...had his senior year, Romeus has established himself as one four tackles with a TFL and deflected pass vs. Grambling. of the most disruptive players in the game…career has 2006: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Drew been characterized by annual improvement, both recruiting attention despite playing just one year of physically and in terms of understanding the game... high school football…considered a basketball prospect teams with fellow senior Jabaal Sheard to give Pitt heading into his senior year, he went on to earn Coral arguably the finest defensive end tandem in the country. Glades’ Team MVP honor in football…starter at defensive 2009: Big East Co-Defensive Player of the Year and end…also contributed at receiver and had five receptions unanimous first team All-Big East…Ted Hendricks for 54 yards and a TD…selected to play in the Broward Defensive End of the Year Award finalist…named to County All-Star Game…played under Coach Rex Nottage. three All-America teams at season’s end, including Personal: Gregory Daniel Romeus, born 4/29/88, is the CollegeFootballNews.com (second team), Sporting News son of Sadrac and Fanie Romeus…has two brothers… (third team) and Rivals (third team)...had 43 tackles, 11.5 communication major. ROMEUS’ CAREER STATISTICS

Defense G/GS Sacks FR PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 2007 12/0 4.0130281311.5-5041 2008 13/13 7.5130272415.5-8151 2009 13/13 8.0151222111.5-5543 TOTAL 38/26 19.5 3 11 1 77 58 38.5-186 135

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had a career-long 47-yard kick return vs. the Wolfpack... the WPIAL title game…scored on a hook-and-lateral play had Pitt’s longest punt return of the season on a 21-yarder in the waning seconds of the WPIAL title game to force in the Meineke Car Care Bowl against North Carolina...the overtime…the TD was named ESPN’s “Play of the Month” return set up a short Pitt TD drive (45 yards) in the second for November 2007…rated Pennsylvania’s No. 10 prospect quarter, giving the Panthers a 10-7 lead...coaching staff by Rivals, No. 12 by Scout and Keystone Recruiting and Special Teams Player of the Game for the Buffalo No. 18 by SuperPrep…rated No. 35 on Scout’s East Top contest…had 80 yards on three kick returns (26.7 avg.) 100 list…SuperPrep All-Northeast Team…PrepStar All- vs. the Bulls…limited to one kick return for 42 yards and East Region…rated the nation’s No. 27 running back by an 11-yard punt return at Louisville due to a left ankle Scout…played under Coach Terry Smith…selected to play injury, which forced him to miss subsequent Connecticut in the Big 33 Classic. Personal: Cameron George Saddler, and Rutgers games. 2008: Took a redshirt after suffering born 9/27/89, is the son of George and Darlene Saddler… a torn left ACL during the opening week of training camp. has three sisters and one brother…is an uncle of former High School: Rated the No. 8 all-purpose player in the Pitt basketball All-American DeJuan Blair, who starred country by Rivals…considered one of the best kick for the Panthers from 2007-09 and now is a member of Cameron Saddler* returners in WPIAL history, returning seven kickoffs for the San Antonio Spurs…communication major. Wide Receiver touchdowns over his final two seasons at Gateway, one 5 5-7 • 170 • SO* short of a national record…despite teams rarely kicking Monroeville, Pa. to him his senior year, Saddler averaged 30.7 yards per kick return and 25.1 yards per punt return…rushed for 2010 Scouting Report: Speedy all-purpose player who 1,706 yards on 236 carries (7.2 avg.)…as a senior, figures significantly in Pitt’s return game and receiving compiled 2,299 all-purpose yards and 31 touchdowns, corps…lettered last year as a primary kick returner and including 24 rushing, three receiving and four on returns M PROFILES reserve wideout…dynamic and elusive with the ball in (two kickoffs and two punts)…named to The Associated PANTHER his hands…could vie for touches as a punt returner as Press Pennsylvania Class AAAA All-State Team (first team) well this year. 2009: Played in 11 games, missing two in the specialist category…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette due to injury…averaged 25.3 yards on 25 kick returns “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”… (633 yards)…averaged 11.7 yards on three punt returns Harrisburg Patriot-News “Platinum 33”…three-year (35 yards)...had three receptions for 41 yards (13.7 avg.) starter at Gateway, playing running back and defensive and one TD…also rushed twice for 15 yards (7.5 avg.)… back…led Gateway to a 24-11 mark (.686) during his 2009 SEASON had two kick returns for 81 yards (40.5 avg.) with a long career, including three WPIAL Class AAAA playoff berths… Ryan Schlieper IN REVIEW of 42 at West Virginia…scored first career TD at NC the Gators went 11-2 his senior season, capturing the Offensive Lineman State, taking a screen pass 13 yards for a score…also “Big East” Conference championship and advancing to 76 6-5 • 300 • FR* SADDLER’S CAREER STATISTICS Wexford, Pa.

Receiving G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his first active season following a redshirt campaign…slated to provide 2009 11/0 3 41 13.7 24 1 6 THIS IS PITT PRO FOOTBALL PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK competition and depth at right guard…excellent size, Kickoff Returns KO Ret. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. smarts and upside. 2009: Redshirted as a true freshman. 2009 25 633 25.3 47 0 0 High School: Named to The Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAAA All-State Team (first team)…Pittsburgh Post- Punt Returns Punt Ret. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. Gazette “Fabulous 22”…Harrisburg Patriot-News 2009 3 35 11.7 21 0 0 “Platinum 33”…played both left and right offensive tackle SADDLER GAME BY GAME as a senior at North Allegheny…led team to a combined 17-6 mark (.739) his final two seasons, including consecutive trips to the WPIAL Class AAAA playoffs…team 2009 went 11-1 his junior year, capturing the Northern Six Game Kick Rtn. Yds. TDs Punt Rtn. Yds. TDs conference title and advancing to the WPIAL semifinals… YSU1370000 rated the No. 28 prospect in Pennsylvania by Rivals and @ Buffalo 3 800000 SuperPrep…SuperPrep All-Northeast Team...PrepStar Navy000000 All-East Region…played under Coach Art Walker Jr…. @ NC State 3 930000 @ Louisville 1 42 0 1 11 0 also played baseball and basketball…North Allegheny Connecticut DNP Scholar-Athlete honoree. Personal: Ryan Andrew Schlieper, @ Rutgers DNP born 8/18/90, is the son of Richard and Amy Schlieper… USF1210000 has two brothers…father was a pitcher in the Toronto Syracuse 2 320130 Blue Jays organization from 1985-1987…enrolled in the Notre Dame 4 820000 School of Arts and Sciences. @ West Virginia 2 810000 Cincinnati 6 1230000 vs. North Carolina 2 42 0 1 21 0

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two contests of the season due to a training camp hand fracture (left). 2008: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Highly productive receiver who was named to The Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAAA All- State Team (first team)…a Division I prospect in both football and basketball at Norwin…on the strength of an exceptional senior year, chose to pursue football in college…averaged 19.8 yards per catch with 37 receptions for 731 yards…scored 13 touchdowns…compiled more than 100 catches for 1,998 yards with 30 touchdowns for his career…as a safety, posted career statistics of 125 tackles and nine interceptions, including two picks returned for TDs…also had two punt returns for scores… Mike Shanahan* caught five touchdowns in a single game vs. Gateway Jabaal Sheard*** and also had a 98-yard TD reception vs. Pittsburgh Wide Receiver Central Catholic…led team to the WPIAL Class AAAA Defensive Lineman 87 6-5 • 220 • SO* playoffs each of his final two seasons…team went 7-4, 97 6-4 • 260 • SR North Huntingdon, Pa. advancing to the WPIAL quarterfinals his senior season… Hollywood Hills, Fla. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh 2010 Scouting Report: After a strong debut season, Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”…Harrisburg Patriot-News 2010 Scouting Report: Entering his third year as a starting Shanahan enters his sophomore campaign as the “Platinum 33”…three-time first team All-Foothills defensive end, Sheard appears poised for his finest season frontrunner for the starting assignment at split end… Conference…selected to play in the Big 33 Football yet…possesses an ideal package for a game-changing versatile player who has learned to play all three receiver Classic…played under Coach Dan Conwell…rated defensive lineman: strength, athleticism and physicality… positions…gives Pitt’s QBs a big target with sticky Pennsylvania’s No. 16 overall prospect by Scout, No. 21 an excellent pass rusher who has paced Pitt in QB hurries fingers…has a knack for timely heroics — made critical by SuperPrep, No. 24 by Keystone Recruiting and No. 37 each of the last two seasons…for all of his physical gifts, catches in Pitt’s last-minute victories over Connecticut and by Rivals…rated No. 52 on Scout’s East Top 100 list… Sheard is also an outstanding and detailed technician of North Carolina (Meineke Car Care Bowl) last year…also PrepStar All-East Region…SuperPrep All-Northeast end play…teams with fellow senior Greg Romeus to give had a strong year in the classroom and was named to the Team…selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic… the Panthers arguably the finest defensive end tandem Big East All-Academic Football Team. 2009: Played in 11 was a three-time section MVP in basketball…averaged in the country. 2009: Starting defensive end in all 13 games, starting two...starting assignments came against 15 points, nine rebounds and six assists per game his games…had 42 tackles, 10.5 TFLs, five sacks and a USF and North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl... senior year…averaged 17.5 points, nine rebounds and team-high 12 QB hurries…matched his career-high with had 15 receptions for 211 yards (14.1 avg.) on the year… eight assists as a junior…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette six tackles vs. NC State and Navy…deflected a pass that was a major contributor in Pitt’s bowl victory over UNC “Fabulous Five” and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific was intercepted by Greg Williams and returned 51 yards with five catches for 83 yards (16.7 avg.), both career 10” honoree…was an AAU basketball teammate of fellow for a TD vs. Syracuse…against Notre Dame had 14-yard highs...on Pitt’s winning field goal drive against the Tar Pitt receiver Jon Baldwin…Honor Roll student… sack, four quarterback hurries and a pass deflection… Heels, Shanahan converted a 3rd-and-7 with a 13-yard Letterwinners Club…Police Explorers Club. Personal: had four total tackles with two TFLs against the Irish and reception, holding onto the ball after a jarring hit...the Michael Andrew Shanahan, born 12/28/89, is the son of was named the Coaching Staff Defensive Player of the Panthers went on to kick a 33-yard field goal with 52 Michael and Diane Shanahan…has two sisters…dad Game...had three tackles and 1.5 TFLs, including a six-yard seconds left, providing the winning margin in the 19-17 played college basketball at Indiana University of Pa. sack, in the Meineke Car Care Bowl vs. North Carolina. victory...Shanahan also keyed winning field goal drive vs. (IUP)…also had three uncles who played college 2008: Started all 13 games and compiled 45 tackles, Connecticut with a 29-yard catch-and-run that put Pitt basketball, including Brian Shanahan (Duquesne), 10.5 TFLs, 5.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble at the UConn 15...the Panthers kicked an 18-yard field Robert Shanahan (Pitt-Johnstown) and Jerry Shanahan recovery...had team-high 11 QB hurries...also had seven goal as time expired for a 24-21 win...missed opening (IUP)…history major. PBUs...had career-high six tackles at Navy, including a sack and forced fumble that Pitt parlayed into a TD...had SHANAHAN’S CAREER STATISTICS five tackles and a five-yard sack vs. Louisville...had five tackles with an eight-yard sack at Syracuse...also recovered Receiving G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. a fumble (forced by teammate Greg Romeus) at the SU 2009 11/2 15 211 14.1 29 0 0 34 in the fourth quarter that led to Pitt’s clinching TD in the 34-24 win...coaching staff Defensive Player of the SHANAHAN GAME BY GAME Game for Syracuse contest. 2007: Lettered as a true freshman, contributing as a reserve defensive end...played 2009 in nine games and had three tackles and two PBUs...had a Game Rec. Yds. TDs Game Rec. Yds. TDs season-high two stops against USF. High School: All- YSU DNP USF 3 21 0 Broward County defensive lineman who had 54 tackles @ Buffalo DNP Syracuse 0 0 0 and 11 sacks as a senior at Hollywood Hills, a Florida 5A Navy 0 0 0 Notre Dame 0 0 0 (second largest classification) school…was timed at @ NC State 0 0 0 @ West Virginia 2 17 0 4.6 in the 40 at the Nike combine prior to his senior @ Louisville 0 0 0 Cincinnati 1 23 0 season…rated the nation’s No. 23 weakside defensive Connecticut 2 35 0 vs. North Carolina 5 83 0 end by Rivals.com…rated one of the top 60 prospects in @ Rutgers 2 32 0 the state of Florida by Rivals…PrepStar All-Southeast Region…rated one of the top 100 prospects in Florida by SuperPrep…Scout.com Southeast “Hot 100”…rated one

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Personal: Jabaal Lamar 2008 13/13 5.5170252010.5-5645 Sheard, born 5/10/89, is the son of Evelyn Sheard…has 2009 13/13 5.0030212110.5-5342 one brother and one sister…was awarded a bravery TOTAL 35/26 10.5 1 12 0 48 42 21.0-109 90 medal when he helped an elderly woman escape from her burning home in Florida…administration of justice major. 50 National Players of the Year by Old Spice “Red Zone”… Orleans Saints…cousin Justin King is a third-year also played wide receiver during his high school career, cornerback for the St. Louis Rams and played with Aaron earning All-Quad Southwest Conference honors at that at Gateway before matriculating to Penn State (2005- position his sophomore season…moved to quarterback 07)…another cousin, Chuck Fisher, played for West his final two years…a four-year starter and three-time Virginia (1995-98) and the Cincinnati Bengals (1999- all-conference selection…compiled 2,271 all-purpose 2000)…administration of justice major. yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior…threw for 1,575 yards and 14 touchdowns, while rushing for 538 yards and five TDs…as a junior he threw for 1,188 yards and 15 touchdowns and rushed for 510 yards and six TDs…in his four seasons as a starter, helped Gateway to four WPIAL playoff berths, three section titles and a combined 36-10 record (.783)…team went 7-4 his senior year and 11-2 his junior season, finishing as the WPIAL Class AAAA M PROFILES runner-up…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”… PANTHER Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”…Pittsburgh Aaron Smith* Tribune-Review All-Class AAAA…Harrisburg Patriot-News Wide Receiver “Platinum 33”…PrepStar All-American…Max Emfinger 3 6-0 • 175 • JR* All-American…selected to play in the Max Emfinger All- Monroeville, Pa. American Bowl Classic…selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic…rated one of the top 15 prospects in Devin Street 2010 Scouting Report: Returning veteran who will vie for Pennsylvania by Rivals.com…Rivals.com also rated him 2009 SEASON IN REVIEW time in Pitt’s receiving corps…will provide depth at flanker the No. 22 “athlete” nationally…rated one of the nation’s Wide Receiver and also resume his role as the Panthers’ primary punt top 50 receiver prospects by Scout.com…rated one of the 15 6-4 • 190 • FR* returner…might boast the best hands on the team. 2009: top 70 prospects in the East Region by Scout.com…played Bethlehem, Pa. Played in all 13 games as a punt returner…averaged under Coach Terry Smith…also a baseball and track and 6.4 yards on 17 returns (109 total yards)…had a career- field letterman…East Suburban Orthopedic Achievement 2010 Scouting Report: Promising receiver prospect enters long return of 18 yards against Cincinnati…averaged a Award. Personal: Aaron S. Smith, born 1/6/88, is the son his first active season following a redshirt campaign… career-best 16 yards per return (two returns for 32 yards) of Harvey Smith Jr., and the grandson of Harvey and Marian excellent athleticism and leaping ability…was a track and EODBO ITHSOYPOFOBL THIS IS PITT PRO FOOTBALL PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK against the Bearcats. 2008: Played in four games as a Smith Sr…has four brothers and two sisters…has field standout in high school…will vie for time at split reserve receiver. 2007: Originally signed with Pitt as part extensive football family ties…father played at West end. 2009: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: of its 2006 recruiting class…suffered a dislocated left Virginia (1983-87)…uncle (Terry Smith, his high school Compiled 49 receptions for 822 yards (16.8 avg.) and eight shoulder during ’06 training camp and elected to re-enroll coach) played at Penn State (1987-91) and was a touchdowns as a senior, the second most prolific receiving in January ’07…did not play in any games and redshirted. Washington Redskins draft pick…is a cousin of former season in Liberty High history…had two interceptions High School: Excelled as a dual-threat quarterback and Pitt cornerbacks Darrelle Revis (2004-06) and Bernard and 50 tackles as a starting cornerback…named to The defensive back at Gateway, where he was named to The “Josh” Lay (2002-05)…Revis is now a Pro Bowl cornerback Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAAA All-State Team Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAAA All-State for the New York Jets and was the franchise’s No. 1 draft (second team)…The Morning Call All-Area (first team)… Team (first team) as a senior…selected one of the top pick in 2007…Lay was a draft selection of the New led Liberty to a 15-1 record and the PIAA Class AAAA championship…had a key TD in the team’s 28-21 overtime SMITH’S CAREER STATISTICS victory in the title game vs. Bethel Park…in four varsity seasons, Street helped Liberty to a 53-7 mark (.883) and Punt Returns Ret. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. three state title game appearances…rated the No. 22 2008 0 0 — — 0 0 prospect in Pennsylvania by SuperPrep and No. 35 by 2009 17 109 6.4 18 0 0 TOTAL 17 109 6.4 18 0 0 Rivals…SuperPrep All-Northeast Team…PrepStar All-East Region…played under Coach Tim Moncman…selected SMITH GAME BY GAME to play in the Big 33 Football Classic…also a track and field standout at Liberty… District 11 champion in the 2009 long jump as well as the 100 and 200-meter dashes… Game Punt Rtn. Yds. TDs Game Punt Rtn. Yds. TDs set a school and district record in the long jump, reaching YSU 4 22 0 USF18024-6. Personal: Devin Curtis Street, born 3/30/91, is the @ Buffalo 1 17 0 Syracuse 1 1 0 son of Theodore and Ria Street…has one brother…father Navy 0 0 0 Notre Dame 0 0 0 played football and ran track at Kutztown University… @ NC State 1 7 0 @ West Virginia 3 9 0 Devin’s uncle, Alvin Street, played football at Tennessee @ Louisville 0 0 0 Cincinnati 2 32 0 State…enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences. Connecticut 2 5 0 vs. North Carolina 0 0 0 @ Rutgers 2 8 0

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yarder to Dorin Dickerson against USF. 2008: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Guided Pittsburgh Central Catholic to a 16-0 record and the PIAA and WPIAL Class AAAA championships as a senior…the PrepStar All-American threw 23 touchdown passes against just four interceptions on the year…overall Sunseri completed 110-of-200 passes (55%) for 1,960 yards…named to The Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAAA All-State Team (second team)…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”…rated the nation’s No. 24 quarterback by Rivals and Scout…rated Pennsylvania’s No. 22 overall prospect by Keystone Recruiting, No. 26 by Rivals and Scout and No. 30 by Tino Sunseri* SuperPrep…rated No. 91 on Scout’s East Top 100 list… Andrew Taglianetti* SuperPrep All-Northeast Team…played under Coach Terry Quarterback Totten…selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic… Defensive Back 12 6-2 • 210 • SO* prior to Central Catholic, attended Weddington High in 41 5-11 • 190 • SO* Pittsburgh, Pa. North Carolina, where he was an all-section quarterback, Bridgeville, Pa. throwing for 1,800 yards and 18 TDs against just six picks 2010 Scouting Report: A leading candidate for the starting his junior year…led Weddington to a 10-2 mark and the 2010 Scouting Report: Looking for a return to healthy quarterback job…competed with junior Pat Bostick during conference title…also a basketball letterman. Personal: form after missing all but two games last year due to a spring drills and emerged as the frontrunner heading into Santino M. Sunseri, born 12/21/88, is the son of Sal and knee injury that required surgery…expected to be at full training camp…served as the top reserve last year behind Roxann Sunseri…has two sisters and one brother…both strength for fall training camp and compete at strong graduated All-Big East performer Bill Stull…excellent of Tino’s parents are Pitt products and former standout safety…versatile enough to play the free spot as well… athlete who has displayed the ability to make plays with athletes for the Panthers…father was an All-America owns exceptional football instincts and athleticism… his feet and arm. 2009: Played in five games as the chief linebacker at Pitt, lettering from 1979-81…Sal, who also those traits helped him block three punts as a freshman backup at quarterback...completed 10 of 17 for 114 yards graduated from Central Catholic, was on Pitt’s coaching in ’08. 2009: Started opening two games at free safety with two TDs and no INT...threw his first career TD pass, staff from 1984-92 and currently is the assistant head before suffering a season-ending left knee injury at a six-yarder to Aundre Wright, in the opener against coach/linebackers coach at Alabama…mother was an Buffalo...received a medical redshirt...had four tackles on Youngstown State...was 5-of-8 passing for 80 yards All-East gymnast at Pitt and a high school state the year...recovered a fumble on the kickoff cover unit at against YSU, all season highs...other TD pass was a five- champion…communication major. Buffalo that Pitt converted into a TD and 14-0 first-quarter lead. 2008: Played in all 13 games as a true frosh…had three blocked punts (Iowa, Notre Dame and Cincinnati)… SUNSERI’S CAREER STATISTICS additionally collected nine tackles and one fumble recovery…recovered a fumbled punt vs. Louisville... Passing G/GS Att. Comp. Pct. Yds. Int. TDs Effic. had a season-high two tackles against Iowa and Notre 2009 5/0 17 10 58.8 114 0 2 153.98 Dame…in addition to special teams, also served as a Rushing G/GS Att. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. reserve free safety who saw time in specialized packages. 2009 5/0 1 (-2) (-2.0) (-2) 0 0 High School: Specialized in making big plays for Pittsburgh Central Catholic’s undefeated state champion team as a SUNSERI GAME BY GAME senior…averaged 11.3 yards per carry, compiling 1,161 yards and 12 touchdowns on 103 attempts…averaged 2009 24.7 yards per catch on 17 receptions for 420 yards…also Game Pass Att. Comp. Int. Yds. TDs Rush Att. Yds. TDs had five interceptions (one returned for a TD), three fumble YSU 8 5 0 80 1 0 0 0 recoveries and two blocked kicks…played versatile roles, @ Buffalo 00000000lining up at receiver, running back, cornerback and Navy 2 2 0 (-2) 0 0 0 0 returning punts and kicks…named to The Associated @ NC State DNP Press Pennsylvania Class AAAA All-State Team (first @ Louisville DNP team)…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette WPIAL Class AAAA Player Connecticut DNP of the Year…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”… @ Rutgers DNP Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”…led Central USF 5 2 0 27 1 1 (-2) 0 Catholic to a 16-0 record and the PIAA and WPIAL Class Syracuse 21090000 AAAA championships…rated the No. 32 prospect in Notre Dame DNP @ West Virginia DNP Pennsylvania by SuperPrep and No. 43 by Scout… Cincinnati DNP SuperPrep All-Northeast Team…played under Coach Terry vs. North Carolina DNP Totten…earned three football letters at Central Catholic… also lettered in track and field…selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic…National Honor Roll student… participated in the National Student Leadership Conference. Personal: Andrew Walter Taglianetti, born 12/22/89, is the son of Peter and Alison Taglianetti…has three brothers and one sister…twin brother Jon is a sophomore linebacker

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ANDREW TAGLIANETTI’S CAREER STATISTICS

Defense G/GS Sacks FR PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 2008 13/0 0.0100720-09 2009 2/2 0.0100310-04 TOTAL 15/2 0.02001030-013 at Pitt…father was an NHL defenseman and played for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stanley Cup champion teams in 1991 and 1992…mother was a collegiate swimmer at the University of Vermont…business general management major.

Tyler Tkach** Defensive Lineman 45 6-3 • 275 • SR* Slatington, Pa.

2010 Scouting Report: Will vie for time in the rotation on the interior defensive line…is versatile enough to Ed Tinker play every position on the front four, including both M PROFILES Wide Receiver tackle spots…a coach’s son, Tkach is impeccable in PANTHER 84 6-2 • 200 • FR* his execution and knowledge…a classroom standout Pittsburgh, Pa. who is a two-time selection to the Big East All-Academic Football Team. 2009: Moved to defensive tackle from end 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his first active season prior to his junior season…played in two games (USF and Jon Taglianetti following a redshirt campaign…slated to provide depth Syracuse). 2008: Played in seven games as a reserve Linebacker at flanker…has all the physical tools to be a standout defensive end…had one tackle on the season (at Navy). 6-1 • 215 • SO* receiver…contributions will increase with experience. 2009 SEASON 47 2007: Played in all 12 games and had 10 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, IN REVIEW Bridgeville, Pa. 2009: Redshirted as a true freshman. Prep School: a sack and fumble recovery...had a career-high four stops, Spent the 2008 season at North Carolina Tech…facing including 2.5 TFLs and a nine-yard sack vs. Grambling... 2010 Scouting Report: Slated to compete and provide largely collegiate competition, averaged an incredible recovered a fumble while covering a punt at Virginia...Pitt depth at Sam linebacker…has experience and training 29.2 yards per catch…had 21 receptions for 613 yards gained possession at the UVA 22 and scored its first TD at middle linebacker as well…could surface as a special and six touchdowns in helping the Tigers to a 12-1 three plays later. 2006: Redshirted as a true freshman. teams contributor. 2009: Played in three games (Buffalo, mark…played under NC Tech coach Tim Newman. High High School: Named to The Associated Press Pennsylvania

NC State and Louisville). 2008: Joined team as a walk-on School: Standout receiver-defensive back who was the Class AA All-State Team (first team) THIS IS PITT as a senior PRO FOOTBALL at PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK for fall training camp and redshirted as a true freshman. Pittsburgh City League’s top college prospect in 2007-08 Northern Lehigh…was a second-team AP All-State High School: All-Century Conference performer at at Brashear High…as a senior had 26 receptions for selection his junior year…2005 Pennsylvania Football South Fayette…missed two games due to injuries as a 443 yards (17.0 avg.) and seven TDs…returned two News Class AA Defensive Player of the Year…2005 senior but still was the Lions’ offensive sparkplug at interceptions for touchdowns in the same game against Maxwell Football Club Mini Max Award recipient…also a quarterback…rushed 117 times for 898 yards (7.7 avg.) Langley (40 and 54 yards)…was named to The Associated finalist for the Maxwell Football Club’s Jim Henry Award, and eight touchdowns, and also completed 46-of-92 passes Press Pennsylvania Class AAAA All-State Team (second annually presented to the Area High School Player of the for 586 yards and six scores with two interceptions… team)…led Brashear to a 12-1 record, the City League Year…first team All-Colonial League at both tight end played linebacker on defense and had 60 tackles and an title and the PIAA Class AAAA playoffs his senior year… and defensive end…three-year varsity starter who interception…led team to a 7-3 mark and berth in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”…Harrisburg WPIAL Class AA playoffs his senior season…selected to Patriot-News “Platinum 33”…played under Brashear the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette West “Fabulous 22”…played coach Ron Wabby…also an All-City performer in under Coach Joe Rossi…also a basketball letterman. basketball, scoring more than 1,500 career points. Personal: Jonathan Felix Taglianetti, born 12/22/89, is the Personal: Edward D. Tinker, born 4/20/89, is the son of son of Peter and Alison Taglianetti…has three brothers Lisa Tinker…has one brother…cousin Archie Donald is a and one sister…twin brother Andrew is a sophomore senior linebacker at Toledo…enrolled in the School of defensive back at Pitt…father was an NHL defenseman Arts and Sciences. and played for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stanley Cup champion teams in 1991 and 1992…mother was a collegiate swimmer at the University of Vermont… communication major.

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Tyler Tkach Continued TKACH’S CAREER STATISTICS compiled 221 tackles and 22 sacks during his career… had 63 tackles and seven sacks his senior season… Defense G/GS Sacks FR PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT thrived as a blocking tight end and also led the team in 2007 12/0 1.0100732.5-1110 receptions (13) and receiving yards (144) and had two 2008 7/0 0.0000010.01 touchdown catches…had 12 TD catches for his career… 2009 2/0 0.0000000.00 TOTAL 21/0 1.0100742.5-1111 led Northern Lehigh to an 11-1 record and a runner-up finish in District 11 as a senior…helped team to a 14-1 record and berth in the PIAA Class AA state championship game as a sophomore…team went 35-4 (.897) during his three seasons as a starter…PrepStar All-East Region…rated one of the top 50 prospects in Pennsylvania by Rivals.com…played under Coach Jim Tkach, his father…also an all-state performer in the shot put and a two-year basketball letterman…named Northern Lehigh’s Most Valuable Athlete. Personal: Tyler Ryan Tkach, born 10/14/87, is the son of Jim and Sandi Tkach…has one sister and one brother (the late Bo Tkach)…father played football at Lycoming (Pa.) College from 1974- 78…brother was a receiver at Wilkes (Pa.) University (2004-06)…sister played basketball at Wilkes (2002- 06)…completed his bachelor’s degree in business- Joe Trebitz* Ryan Turnley* marketing and is currently pursuing his MBA in Pitt’s Linebacker Offensive Lineman Katz Graduate School of Business. 53 6-3 • 220 • SO* 75 6-6 • 305 • SO* Boca Raton, Fla. Hopewell, Pa.

2010 Scouting Report: Will provide competitive depth at 2010 Scouting Report: After serving as an understudy middle linebacker…leadership skills and thorough last year, Turnley appears ready to vie for prominent time knowledge of Pitt’s defensive schemes will make him a on Pitt’s offensive front…will compete for the starting contender for playing time…has experience at Sam assignment at right guard. 2009: Played in four games linebacker as well. 2009: Played in four games to earn his to earn his first letter (Youngstown State, Louisville, USF first letter (Youngstown State, Buffalo, Navy and Syracuse). and Syracuse). 2008: Redshirted as a true freshman. 2008: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: High School: Named to The Associated Press Pennsylvania Versatile linebacker who played inside and outside during Class AAA All-State Team (second team)…All-Parkway his high school career…South Florida Sun-Sentinel first- Conference…two-year starter at offensive tackle for team All-County selection…three-time first team all- Hopewell and a three-year varsity letterman…rated one conference…started every game in West Boca Raton’s of the top 40 prospects in Pennsylvania by Scout (No. 31) four-year history…led the team in tackles for four straight and Rivals (No. 40)…PrepStar All-East Region…helped Garrett Tonio seasons…four-year starter at linebacker and three-year team to the WPIAL Class AAA playoffs and a 9-2 record Placekicker starter at fullback…as a senior, compiled 115 tackles, as a junior…played under Coach Dave Vestal…selected four sacks, five pass breakups, three forced fumbles and to play in the PSFCA East-West All-Star Game…was also 24 5-10 • 185 • JR* two fumble recoveries…led team to a combined 16-7 an all-conference performer in basketball…Hopewell Monaca, Pa. mark over his junior and senior seasons, including two also produced Pitt’s legendary Hall of Fame running back Florida 4A playoff berths…team went 9-2 his junior year, Tony Dorsett, who won the 1976 Heisman Trophy and led 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his second season as a earning the first state playoff berth in school history… the Panthers to the national championship that same walk-on specialist at Pitt…provides the Panthers with selected to play in the Outback Senior All-Star Game… season. Personal: Ryan Patrick Turnley, born 5/1/90, is quality depth at placekicker. 2009: Joined team as a fall three-time West Boca Raton defensive MVP…played the son of James and Kim Turnley…has one brother… walk-on…did not play in any games. High School: Scored under Coach Willie Dodaro, a Western Pennsylvania communication major. 149 points during his three-year varsity career at Center native…Trebitz was the recipient of the Principal’s Award High, converting 86% of his field goals (19 of 22) and for academic achievement…National Honor Society 97% of his extra points (92 of 95)…two-time first-team member. Personal: Joseph Thomas Trebitz, born 3/8/90, is All-Midwestern Conference…Beaver County Times Most the son of Tom and Teri Trebitz...has one brother and one Valuable Kicker…helped Trojans to a three-year record of sister…economics major. 25-8 (.758) and three WPIAL Class AA playoff berths… played under Coach Larry Taddeo…also a four-year letterman in soccer and was a three-time all-section honoree in that sport…led Center to a 16-4-2 mark his senior year, including a third-place finish in the WPIAL and berth in the PIAA Class AA soccer playoffs. Personal: Garrett Edward Tonio, born 9/22/88, is the son of Kim and Denise Tonio…has one sister…economics major.

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GREG WILLIAMS’ CAREER STATISTICS

Defense G/GS Sacks FR PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 2008 13/12 3.504229186.5-2747 2009 13/9 0.510118154.0-2133 TOTAL 26/21 4.0143473310.5-4880

1,481 yards as a senior at Barron Collier High…averaged 6.9 yards per attempt on 215 carries…also scored 17 touchdowns…his junior season, rushed for 1,210 yards on 146 carries (8.3 avg.) and 15 TDs… two-time All- Collier County…selected Honorable Mention Class 4A All-State by the Florida Sports Writers Association… finished fourth in school history with 3,077 career rushing Justin Virbitsky* yards and 234 career points…rated Florida’s No. 45 Tight End prospect by SuperPrep, No. 47 by Scout.com and No. 78 92 6-4 • 265 • SO* by Rivals.com…PrepStar All-Southeast Region…played Jermyn, Pa. under Coach Billy Sparacio…also a standout performer in basketball and track. Personal: Gregory Lamar Williams, 2010 Scouting Report: Returning letterman who will vie born 12/6/88, is the son of Sandra and M.C. Williams… for time at tight end…one of Pitt’s most physical Greg Williams** has two sisters and one brother…is a cousin of NFL performers at the position…intelligent player who is tailback Edgerrin James…is a nephew of Albert Bentley, M PROFILES

Linebacker PANTHER continuously improving. 2009: Played in four games to who was also an NFL running back, playing for the earn his first letter (Youngstown State, Buffalo, USF and 38 6-3 • 240 • JR* Indianapolis Colts (1985-91) and Pittsburgh Steelers Syracuse). 2008: Redshirted as a true freshman. High Naples, Fla. (1992)…both James and Bentley are University of Miami School: Four-year varsity letterman and three-year starter products…administration of justice major. at Lakeland…started his final three seasons at both 2010 Scouting Report: A starter at Sam linebacker the tight end and defensive end…named to The Associated past two seasons, Williams is switching to the Will this Press Pennsylvania Class AA All-State Team (first team) year to take fuller advantage of his playmaking athleticism…originally a running back at Pitt, his speed 2009 SEASON as a defensive lineman…compiled 56 solo tackles and IN REVIEW four sacks as a senior…had 58 tackles as a junior… has proven to be a big asset on the defensive side of the playing in a run-oriented offense, averaged 18.9 yards ball…has three returns for touchdowns the past two per catch his final two seasons (12 catches for 227 yards) seasons, including two interceptions and a fumble with three touchdowns…two-time first team all-conference return…the ’08 season was his first playing linebacker and all-region…WNEP-TV “Dream Team”…rated the No. on any level. 2009: Played in all 13 games, starting nine 45 prospect in Pennsylvania by Scout…helped Lakeland at Sam linebacker…had 33 tackles, four TFLs, a sack

to two District 2 Class AA championships and four playoff assist, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery (for 50-yard THIS IS PITT PRO FOOTBALL PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK berths during his career…the Chiefs went a combined TD) and an INT (for 51-yard TD)…broke open a close 40-11 (.784) during his four varsity seasons…played under game against Syracuse when he intercepted a pass Coach Dan Case…also earned four letters in basketball deflected by Jabaal Sheard and returned it 51 yards for a and three in track and field at Lakeland…National Honor TD to give Pitt a 13-3 lead just before halftime…at Manny Williams* Buffalo, picked up a fumble (forced by Mick Williams) Society member. Personal: Justin Joseph Virbitsky, born Linebacker 10/25/89, is the son of Joseph and Connie Virbitsky…has and returned it 50 yards for a score…had a season-high seven tackles at NC State. 2008: Stepped into the lineup 36 6-1 • 225 • SO* one brother and one sister…economics major. after starting Sam linebacker Adam Gunn was lost for the Clairton, Pa. season due to a neck injury in the opener...played in all 13 games, starting the final 12...compiled 47 tackles, 2010 Scouting Report: Provides competitive and athletic 6.5 TFLs, 3.5 sacks, two INTs and a blocked FG (at depth at Sam linebacker…lettered last year as a redshirt Cincinnati)…had career-high eight tackles and 1.5 sacks frosh, primarily seeing time on special teams while vs. Iowa…had two INTs at Connecticut, including one learning collegiate linebacker play…contributions will returned 20 yards for a TD…he returned his other pick increase with experience. 2009: Played in 12 games to 41 yards to set up a field goal…Williams’ UConn earn his first letter…had eight tackles and one forced performance marked the first multiple INT game for a fumble on the year…on the kickoff cover team, forced a Panther since the 2004 season (Malcolm Postell vs. Buffalo return man to fumble, giving Pitt possession at USF)...had three tackles, a 10-yard sack and two pass the UB 23…Pitt threw a TD pass on the next play for a breakups in the Sun Bowl vs. Oregon State. 2007: 14-0 lead in the eventual 54-27 victory…had a season- Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Rated one high two tackles in three different games (Buffalo, NC of Florida’s top 50 overall prospects after rushing for State and USF). 2008: Redshirted as a true freshman. MANNY WILLIAMS’ CAREER STATISTICS

Defense G/GS Sacks FR PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 2009 12/000007108

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Manny Williams Continued scored TDs on a 92-yard kick return and 35-yard punt return…helped Milford to a 7-3 record against a schedule High School: Excelled on both sides of the ball at made up of collegiate competition…played under Coach Clairton…as a senior strong safety had 82 tackles, 4.5 Bill Chaplick at Milford. High School: An All-City League sacks, an interception return for a touchdown and a performer at Perry Traditional Academy…as a senior fumble return for a TD…averaged an amazing 16.3 yards helped the Commodores to an 11-2 record, the City League per carry at fullback, carrying 26 times for 424 yards title and quarterfinals of the PIAA Class AAA playoffs… and 13 touchdowns…named to The Associated Press caught 45 passes for 1,500 yards and 22 touchdowns his Pennsylvania Class A All-State Team (first team)… final two years…played under coach Bill Gallagher… Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic…also Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”…Harrisburg Patriot-News wrestled at Perry. Personal: Aundre De-von Wright, born “Platinum 33”…three-time All-Eastern Conference 9/22/88, is the son of Charise Wright…has one brother… selection…three-year starter on both sides of the ball administration of justice major. for Clairton…started at outside linebacker and tight end as a junior and sophomore…led Clairton to a combined Aundre Wright** 24-3 record (.889) his final two seasons…team went Defensive Back 10-2 his senior year and advanced to the WPIAL Class A 10 5-11 • 180 • JR* playoffs…the Bears went 14-1 his junior season, Pittsburgh, Pa. capturing the WPIAL Class A title and advancing to the PIAA semifinals…rated Pennsylvania’s No. 21 overall 2010 Scouting Report: Made a promising transition prospect by Scout, No. 23 by Keystone Recruiting, No. 26 from wide receiver to cornerback during the spring… by SuperPrep and No. 33 by Rivals…rated No. 44 on unfortunately, Wright suffered a left knee injury (ACL) Scout’s East Top 100 list…SuperPrep All-Northeast near the end of spring drills that required surgery and a Team…PrepStar All-East Region…rated the nation’s timetable for his return is unknown…showed great promise No. 24 safety prospect by Scout…played under Coach at his new position…a sound and tough tackler with Tom Nola. Personal: Emmanuel Joseph Williams, born good ball skills…has also contributed as a kick returner. 3/9/90, is the son of Rose Kelly and Willie Williams…has 2009: Played in 11 games to earn his second letter…had three brothers and two sisters…communication major. two kick returns for 42 yards (21.0 avg.)…had two catches Matt Yoklic for 12 yards and one TD...also rushed twice for 11 yards (5.5 avg.)...caught a six-yard TD pass against Youngstown Punter State in the opener. 2008: Played in all 13 games… 92 6-4 • 210 • FR* averaged 21.0 yards on 26 kick returns (547 yards total)… Gibsonia, Pa. also was utilized on end-around plays and had 34 yards on five rushes (6.8 avg.) with one TD…had 27 yards on 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his second year as a two rushes against Louisville with a 20-yard TD…had a walk-on specialist at Pitt…coming off a redshirt career-high 105 kickoff return yards on five attempts at campaign, will look to provide quality depth behind Cincinnati (21.0 avg.). 2007: Redshirted as a true senior starter Dan Hutchins at punter. 2009: Joined team freshman…while he did not see active duty, made a vital as a fall walk-on and redshirted. High School: An All- contribution to Pitt’s 13-9 upset of West Virginia…played Quad North punter at Pine-Richland High…averaged the role of WVU quarterback Pat White on the scout team… 39.45 yards per punt (1,578 yards on 40 punts) as a the Panthers responded to the preparation by limiting senior with five downed inside the 20…earned two the Mountaineers to just 183 total yards. Prep School: letters under Coach Clair Altemus…also a two-year Caleb Wilson Spent the 2006 season at Milford Academy (N.Y.), where letterman in baseball…Honor Roll student. Personal: Wide Receiver he was a receiver and returned kicks…rated a top 40 prep Matt David Yoklic, born 10/10/90, is the son of Al and 7 5-10 • 180 • SO* school prospect by Rivals.com…Scout Prep School “Hot Jodie Yoklic…has one brother and one sister…enrolled 50” list…PrepStar All-East Region…had 22 receptions in the School of Arts and Sciences. Old Forge, Pa. for 409 yards (18.6 avg.) and five touchdowns…also 2010 Scouting Report: Enters his third year as a walk-on WRIGHT’S CAREER STATISTICS receiver…very intelligent and adaptable player…slated to provide depth at flanker but can play all three receiver Kickoff Returns KO Ret. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. positions. 2009: Did not play in any games. 2008: 2008 26 547 21.0 35 0 0 Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: An all-region 2009 2 42 21.0 22 0 0 receiver for Old Forge…averaged 19.7 yards per catch TOTAL 28 589 21.0 35 0 0 as a senior, compiling 44 catches for 865 yards and eight touchdowns…played under Coach Mike Schuback… Receiving G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. selected to play in the Scranton Lions Club Dream Game… 2008 13/0 0 0 — — 0 0 also played baseball and basketball for Old Forge… 2009 11//0 2 12 6.0616 president of the Honor Society. Personal: Caleb Michael TOTAL 24/0 2 12 6.0616 Wilson, born 4/17/90, is the son of Michael and Noreen Rushing G/GS Att. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. Wilson…has two brothers…chemistry major. 2008 13/0 5 34 6.8 20 1 6 2009 11/0 2 11 5.5800 TOTAL 24/0 7 45 6.4 20 1 6

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Derrick Burns Ignatius to an 11-1 record and the regional semifinals T.J. Clemmings DB • 5-11 • 205 his senior year…selected to play in the Big 33 Football DL • 6-6 • 280 New Wilmington, Pa., Wilmington Area Classic and OHSFCA North-South Classic all-star game… Teaneck, N.J., Paterson Catholic rated one of Ohio’s top 45 prospects by Scout…PrepStar Two-way standout at running back and linebacker for All-Midwest Region…rated one of the top 100 prospects Despite playing only two seasons of high school football, Wilmington Area…selected first team All-State Class AA by in the Midwest Region by SuperPrep…played under Coach Clemmings earned status as the top overall player in New the Pennsylvania Sports Writers…Pennsylvania Football Chuck Kyle…is one of two St. Ignatius products to sign Jersey and a national-caliber defensive end prospect… News All-Class AA (first team)…Erie Times-News Region at Pitt this year, joining quarterback Mark Myers. Scout rated Clemmings the No. 1 overall player in New 3 Player of the Year…Erie Times-News All-District 10… Personal: Brendan Joseph Carozzoni, born 7/28/91, is Jersey and the nation’s No. 6 defensive end prospect… compiled 2,632 rushing yards, 44 touchdowns and 224 the son of Joe and Chris Carozzoni…has two brothers rated the country’s No. 38 player overall by Scout… tackles over his junior and senior seasons…rushed for and one sister…father was a four-year football PrepStar “Dream Team”…rated one of the country’s 1,142 yards and scored 19 touchdowns, while compiling letterman at Cincinnati (1978-81). top 50 overall prospects by PrepStar…SuperPrep All- 82 tackles his senior year…as a junior, rushed for 1,490 American…ranked by Rivals as the state’s No. 2 prospect yards, scored 25 touchdowns (23 rushing) and had 142 and the country’s No. 16 strongside defensive end…also tackles…was a second-team all-state selection his junior established himself as a Division I prospect in basketball year…led Wilmington to a combined 28-3 mark (.903) Drew Carswell and had scholarship offers from Big East schools his final two seasons, including a 15-1 record and the WR • 6-4 • 210 Providence and Seton Hall…collected 73 tackles, seven M PROFILES PANTHER PIAA Class AA state championship as a junior…a four- Pittsburgh, Pa., Sto-Rox sacks and seven forced fumbles as a senior…All-New year football letterman, the Greyhounds won the District 10 Jersey…All-New Jersey Non-Public…North Jersey title each year of his varsity career…rated one of One of the state’s most heavily recruited receiver Defensive Player of the Year…All-Passaic County…All- Pennsylvania’s top 25 prospects by Rivals and SuperPrep… prospects…selected first team All-State Class AA by BPSL (Bergen-Passaic Scholastic League) Carpenter SuperPrep All-Northeast Team…PrepStar All-Eastern the Pennsylvania Sports Writers…Pennsylvania Football Division…led team to back-to-back Non-Public Group 1 2009 SEASON

Region…played under Coach Terry Verrelli…selected to News All-Class AA…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous state championships…his senior year the Cougars went IN REVIEW play in the prestigious Big 33 Football Classic…also 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”…All- a perfect 11-0 en route to the title…Clemmings lettered in basketball and track and field…Wilmington Century Conference…compiled 1,608 yards on 106 catches spearheaded a defense that notched five shutouts and Area student council…Bible Club leader. Personal: (15.2 avg.) for his career…had 44 catches for 656 yards yielded just 41 points on the year (3.7 points per game)… Derrick Lamont Burns, born 5/10/92, is the son of Dan (14.9 avg.) and six touchdowns as a senior…also starred played under Coach Benjie Wimberly. Personal: Trevor and Cindy Burns…has two brothers and two sisters… at outside linebacker as a senior and had 73 tackles, Anthony Clemmings, born 11/18/91, is the son of Trevor EODBO ITHSOYPOFOBL THIS IS PITT PRO FOOTBALL PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK joins his older brother Chris, a sophomore tailback, at Pitt. four sacks and two interceptions, including one returned and Fay Clemmings…has three sisters. for a 98-yard touchdown…led Sto-Rox to an 8-3 record as a senior and the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class AA playoffs…Sto-Rox went a combined 22-8 (.733) his final Brendan Carozzoni three seasons, making back-to-back WPIAL playoff TE • 6-4 • 220 appearances…selected to play in the prestigious Big 33 Rocky River, Ohio, St. Ignatius Football Classic…rated the No. 17 overall prospect in Pennsylvania by Rivals and Scout…rated the No. 20 Two-year starting tight end for Ohio power St. Ignatius… prospect in Pennsylvania by SuperPrep…SuperPrep compiled 41 receptions for 548 yards (13.4 avg.) and All-Northeast Team…PrepStar All-East Region…played six touchdowns over his junior and senior seasons… under Coach Jason Ruscitto…was a four-year letterman consistently graded over 90% in his blocking in both football and basketball at Sto-Rox. Personal: assignments…during his final two varsity seasons, Andrew Love Carswell, born 11/29/91, is the son of Frank helped St. Ignatius to a combined 25-2 record (.926) and and Nikki Jones…has three sisters and two brothers. berths in the Ohio Division I (largest classification) playoffs each year…his junior season St. Ignatius went 14-1 en route to the state championship…Carozzoni scored a key touchdown in the title game on a 21-yard reception in the 28-20 victory over Elder…helped St.

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Arthur Doakes overall prospect by Scout and No. 14 by Rivals and Anthony Gonzalez OL • 6-6 • 325 SuperPrep…SuperPrep All-Northeast Team…PrepStar QB • 6-3 • 215 Lebanon, Pa., Lebanon All-East Region…played under Coach Ron Graham…is Bethlehem, Pa., Liberty one of two Penn Hills players to sign with the Panthers Physically imposing offensive line prospect who averaged this year, joining defensive back Brandon Ifill…they will Highly regarded dual-threat quarterback who compiled more than six pancake blocks a game and did not allow reunite with another former Penn Hills star, sophomore 5,311 yards in total offense and 61 touchdowns over his a single sack as a senior at Lebanon…selected All-State linebacker Dan Mason, at Pitt. Personal: Aaron Charles final two seasons at Liberty…despite missing two-plus Class AAA by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers (second Donald, born 5/23/91, is the son of Anita Goggins and games with a knee injury that required surgery his senior team)…Pennsylvania Football News All-Class AAA… Archie Donald…has one brother and one sister…brother year, Gonzalez had more than 2,000 yards in total offense, two-way All-Lebanon County selection at offensive guard Archie is a senior linebacker at Toledo. rushing for 1,210 yards and 10 touchdowns, while throwing and nose tackle…All-Lancaster-Lebanon League…totaled for 824 yards and 15 TDs…also was a standout safety… 65 pancake blocks in 10 games…also had 26 tackles was selected first team All-State Class AAAA by the and 8.5 tackles for loss…team set 44 offensive school Pennsylvania Sports Writers in the defensive “all-purpose” records over his final two seasons…as a junior, keyed Andre Givens category as a senior…was named the Associated Press an offense that averaged 434 yards per game to lead RB • 5-10 • 185 Class AAAA Player of the Year as a junior when he rushed District 3…Lebanon advanced to the PIAA Class AAA Youngstown, Ohio, Hubbard for 1,697 yards and 24 touchdowns, while throwing for playoffs that season for the first time in school history… 1,580 yards and 12 scores…also had 96 tackles and rated one of the country’s top 30 offensive guards by Considered one of the top running backs in the state of three interceptions that year…led Liberty to a 15-1 Scout…rated one of the top 30 overall prospects in Ohio after rushing for 2,358 yards over his final two record and the PIAA Class AAAA championship his junior Pennsylvania by SuperPrep…SuperPrep All-Northeast seasons at Hubbard…despite missing three games due season…perhaps his most remarkable performance Team…PrepStar All-East Region…rated one of to injury as a senior, rushed for 925 yards and scored 21 occurred in the ’08 state final, when he rushed for 205 Pennsylvania’s top 40 overall prospects by Rivals and total touchdowns in just nine contests…also was a yards and three touchdowns, threw for a score and also Scout…played under Coach Gerry Yonchiuk. Personal: starting outside linebacker and had 35 tackles, three intercepted a pass in overtime to clinch Liberty’s 28-21 Arthur C. Doakes III, born 7/24/92, is the son of Cheryl tackles for loss and a sack…his junior year, rushed for victory over Bethel Park…The Express-Times 2008 Player Yates and the late Arthur Doakes II…has two sisters. 1,433 yards and 18 touchdowns…All-Northeast Inland of the Year…selected to play in the prestigious Big 33 All-District…All-Trumbull County…All-American Athletic Classic…SuperPrep All-American…rated the country’s Conference…helped Hubbard to a 10-2 record, the No. 11 quarterback by SuperPrep and No. 13 by Scout… American Athletic Conference championship and the rated the nation’s No. 13 “dual-threat” quarterback by Aaron Donald regional semifinals of the Ohio Division III playoffs as a Rivals…rated Pennsylvania’s No. 7 overall prospect by DL • 6-0 • 270 senior…team went a combined 26-9 (.743) during his SuperPrep, No. 10 by Scout and No. 12 by Rivals… Pittsburgh, Pa., Penn Hills three seasons as a varsity starter…rated one of the PrepStar All-East Region…played under Coach Tim country’s top 35 running backs by Rivals…rated the No. Moncman…also was a standout basketball player at Described as “one of the most dominating defensive 24 overall prospect in Ohio by Rivals and No. 30 by Liberty, earning The Express-Times All-Area first-team linemen in WPIAL Class AAAA in recent years”…selected Scout…rated one of the top 100 players in the Midwest honors in that sport…reunites with Pitt redshirt first team All-State Class AAAA by the Pennsylvania Sports Region by SuperPrep…PrepStar All-Midwest Region… freshman receiver Devin Street, who was an all-state Writers each of his final two seasons…Pennsylvania played under Coach Brian Hoffman…also a three-year performer for Liberty’s 2008 PIAA champion team. Football News All-Class AAAA …Pittsburgh Post-Gazette letterman in track. Personal: Andre Ke’Twan Givens, born Personal: Anthony Ramon Gonzalez, born 7/6/91, is the WPIAL Class AAAA Player of the Year…Pittsburgh Post- 9/27/91, is the son of Latonya Taylor and Jeffrey Givens… son of Nancy Mojica and Jesus Rodriguez…has Gazette “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review has four sisters and one brother…is a cousin of former two sisters. “Terrific 25”…All-Big East Conference…compiled 63 NFL wide receiver David Givens, who played collegiately tackles, 15 tackles for loss and 11 sacks as a senior… at Notre Dame before moving on to the professional ranks also started at offensive guard…a three-year starter with the New England Patriots (2002-05) and Tennessee overall at Penn Hills…the Indians advanced to the Titans (2006). WPIAL Class AAAA playoffs each of Donald’s three years as a starter…selected to play in the prestigious Big 33 Football Classic…rated one of the country’s top 25 defensive tackles by Scout…rated Pennsylvania’s No. 8

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Brandon Ifill honors from The Washington Post, Washington D.C. sophomore, Knox rushed for 1,243 yards on 176 carries DB • 6-1 • 190 Pigskin Club and DCSports Fan.com…All-Gazette…All- (7.1 avg.) and 15 touchdowns to help Central Catholic to Pittsburgh, Pa., Penn Hills Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC)…vital a 16-0 record and the PIAA and WPIAL Class AAAA cog up front for DeMatha’s powerful offense…the Stags championships…played with two current Pitt players on One of the WPIAL’s top “skill athletes”…as a senior safety averaged more than 35 points per game, while their top that title team, including sophomore quarterback Tino at Penn Hills, had 31 tackles, three interceptions and two rushers averaged nearly nine yards per carry…helped Sunseri and sophomore defensive back Andrew two fumble recoveries…also had 350 yards receiving on DeMatha to a combined 22-2 (.917) record his final two Taglianetti…is one of two DeMatha Catholic products to 25 catches (14.0 avg.)…his junior season, had 31 catches years…played in two WCAC championship games for sign with Pitt this year, joining offensive lineman Shane for 405 yards (13.1 avg.) and three touchdowns, while DeMatha, including his junior year when the Stags Johnson…played under DeMatha coach Bill McGregor. making 37 tackles and one interception on captured the title…selected to play in the Maryland Personal: Jeffrey A. Knox, born 2/22/92, is the son of defense…2010 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette East Male Crab Bowl All-Star Game (Baltimore vs. D.C.)…rated one Evette Blackwell…has two sisters and one brother. Athlete of the Year…named to The Associated Press of the country’s top 35 offensive guards by Rivals and Class AAAA All-State Team (second team) as a junior…a Scout…PrepStar All-Atlantic Region…rated the No. 13 three-year starter at Penn Hills and four-year varsity overall prospect in Maryland by Rivals and No. 14 by letterman…the Indians advanced to the WPIAL Class Scout…rated the No. 23 overall prospect in the Mid- Khaynin “K.K.” Mosley-Smith AAAA playoffs each year of his varsity career, compiling a Atlantic Region by SuperPrep…played under Coach Bill DL • 6-0 • 290 29-17 overall record (.630)…rated Pennsylvania’s No. 16 McGregor…is one of two DeMatha Catholic products to Pittsburgh, Pa., Woodland Hills M PROFILES PANTHER overall prospect by Scout, No. 17 by SuperPrep and No. sign with Pitt this year, joining defensive back Jeff Knox. 26 by Rivals… SuperPrep All-Northeast Team…PrepStar Personal: Shane Everett Johnson Jr., born 8/10/92, is the Powerful defensive lineman who was selected first team All-East Region…played under Coach Ron son of Shane and Alisha Johnson Sr….has one sister. All-State Class AAAA by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers… Graham…selected to play in the PSFCA East-West All- Pennsylvania Football News All-Class AAAA…Pittsburgh Star Game…also a track standout…won the 60-meter Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2009 SEASON

dash (6.97 seconds) and the 200 meters (22.11) at the “Terrific 25”…was the only two-way starter for IN REVIEW Tri-State Coaches Association indoor championships, Jeff Knox Woodland Hills’ 2009 WPIAL Class AAAA champion setting school records in both events, and also ran a leg DB • 6-2 • 205 team…collected 61 tackles and seven sacks as a senior on the championship 800-meter relay team…at the 2010 Pittsburgh, Pa., DeMatha Catholic (Md.) defensive tackle and also started at offensive guard… WPIAL Championships, won the 200-meter dash (21.89) had 55 tackles and six sacks as a junior while also and ran a leg on the winning 1,600-meter relay Former Pittsburgh resident who spent his junior and senior starting at tight end…in his three seasons as a varsity EODBO ITHSOYPOFOBL THIS IS PITT PRO FOOTBALL PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK team…is one of two Penn Hills players to sign with the years at DeMatha Catholic in Maryland…two-year starter starter, helped Woodland Hills to the WPIAL playoffs each Panthers this year, joining defensive lineman Aaron for DeMatha at cornerback and also was a significant season…in addition to the ’09 WPIAL title, the Wolverines Donald…they will reunite with another former Penn Hills contributor at running back…rated the No. 8 prospect in finished 12-2 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the star, sophomore linebacker Dan Mason, at Pitt. Personal: Maryland by Scout…despite missing nearly one-third of PIAA state playoffs…set Woodland Hills records for power Brandon A. Ifill, born 12/21/91, is the son of George and his senior season due to injury, compiled 38 tackles and lifting, bench pressing 340 pounds and squatting 620… Elizabeth Ifill…has one sister…father ran track at Pitt three interceptions at corner, while averaging 7.3 yards selected to play in the prestigious Big 33 Football from 1984-88. per rush (132 yards on 18 carries) with three touchdowns Classic…rated one of the top 30 overall prospects in at tailback…named All-Washington Catholic Athletic Pennsylvania by Scout and SuperPrep…SuperPrep All- Conference (WCAC)…helped DeMatha to a combined 22-2 Northeast Team…PrepStar All-East Region…played (.917) record his final two years…played in two WCAC under Coach George Novak…Mosley-Smith’s signing Shane Johnson title games for DeMatha, including his junior year when continues the Panthers’ strong ties to Woodland Hills… OL • 6-5 • 295 the Stags captured the championship…selected to play previous Woodland Hills products to attend Pitt include Fort Washington, Md., DeMatha Catholic in the Maryland Crab Bowl All-Star Game (Baltimore vs. current NFL players Lousaka Polite (fullback, Miami D.C.)…rated the No. 29 overall prospect in the Mid-Atlantic Dolphins) and Shawntae Spencer (cornerback, San Considered one of the top offensive line prospects in the Region by SuperPrep…PrepStar All-Atlantic Region… Francisco 49ers). Personal: Khaynin Kendall Mosley- Maryland/District of Columbia region following an played his freshman and sophomore seasons at Pittsburgh Smith, born 7/18/91, is the son of Lisa Smith…has four accomplished career at DeMatha Catholic…consensus Central Catholic before transferring to DeMatha…as a sisters and two brothers. first-team All-Maryland selection…earned All-Metropolitan

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Bryan Murphy playoffs…selected to play in USA Football’s “Team USA Matt Rotheram DL • 6-3 • 245 vs. The World” game, which matched USA Football’s OL • 6-6 • 300 Washingtonville, N.Y., Don Bosco Prep (N.J.) 2010 Junior National team (45 of the country’s top high North Olmsted, Ohio, North Olmsted school seniors) against a world team comprised of 45 of Highly regarded defensive line prospect who starred for the best players aged 19 and under from eight other Decorated offensive line prospect who was an All-Ohio New Jersey’s Don Bosco Prep, one of the premier programs countries…also selected to play in the prestigious Big Division I (largest classification) performer at North in the country…Murphy helped Don Bosco to an undefeated 33 Football Classic…is one of two St. Ignatius products to Olmsted…a three-year starter who had more than 120 season and final No. 1 ranking in the 2009 USA Today sign at Pitt this year, joining tight end Brendan Carozzoni… pancake blocks during his career…had 65 pancake blocks Super 25 high school football poll…had 47 tackles and played under Coach Chuck Kyle…also was a letterman as a senior, an average of nearly seven per game…graded nine sacks as a senior in helping the Ironmen to a 12-0 in basketball and track and field. Personal: Mark Albert out at 90% efficiency in his blocking assignments…first record and the Non-Public, Group 4 championship, the Myers, born 2/13/92, is the son of Tim and Wendy Myers… team Northeast Lakes All-District…first team All- program’s fourth consecutive state title…collected nearly has a twin brother Matt. Southwestern Conference…The Plain Dealer All-Star 100 tackles and 19 quarterback sacks over his final two Team…North Olmsted team MVP and captain…selected seasons…first team All-New Jersey and All-New Jersey to play in the Big 33 Football Classic and OHSFCA North- Non-Public…selected to play in the Hawaii/Polynesia- South Classic all-star game…rated one of the nation’s Mainland Bowl at Aloha Stadium…SuperPrep All- T.J. Peeler top 30 offensive guard prospects by Scout and Rivals… American…PrepStar All-East Region…rated one of the RB • 6-1 • 210 rated the No. 27 overall prospect in Ohio by Rivals and country’s top 100 overall prospects by Scout…rated the Ashburn, Va., Broad Run No. 35 by Scout…rated one of the top 50 players in the country’s No. 11 defensive end by Scout…rated the No. 16 Midwest Region by SuperPrep…PrepStar All-Midwest weakside defensive end by Rivals…rated New Jersey’s Prolific tailback who rushed for 3,376 yards during his Region…played under Coach Mike Ptacek. Personal: No. 2 prospect by Scout, No. 3 by Rivals and No. 4 by final two seasons at Virginia’s Broad Run High…rated Matthew Robert Rotheram, born 7/5/92, is the son of SuperPrep…played under Coach Greg Toal…is one of the top running back in Virginia and the state’s No. 10 Robert and Judith Rotheram…has two brothers and two Don Bosco Prep products to sign with Pitt this year, overall prospect by Scout…averaged 7.6 yards per carry one sister. joining offensive lineman Brandon Sacco. Personal: as a senior, rushing for 2,199 yards and 23 touchdowns on Bryan Christopher Murphy, born 3/27/92, is the son of 288 carries…despite missing four games due to injury Thomas and Ellen Murphy…has two brothers…brother as a junior, rushed for 1,177 yards and 17 touchdowns Tommy played baseball at Caldwell College…brother Joe on 127 carries (9.3 avg.)…finished his career as Broad Brandon Sacco plays baseball at Long Island University. Run’s all-time leader in every major rushing category, OL • 6-3 • 255 including yards (3,427) and touchdowns (41), and also Long Valley, N.J., Don Bosco Prep finished as the school’s career scoring leader (246 points)…led team to a combined 28-0 record his final The top-rated offensive lineman in New Jersey according Mark Myers two years, including back-to-back Virginia AA Division 4 to Scout…starred at offensive tackle for powerhouse QB • 6-4 • 225 championships…named to The Associated Press Group AA Don Bosco Prep, one of the premier programs in the Cleveland, Ohio, St. Ignatius All-State Team (first team)…The Washington Post first country…Sacco helped Don Bosco to an undefeated team All-Met…Region 2 Player of the Year…Dulles season and final No. 1 ranking in the 2009 USA Today Lauded by Rivals as the top quarterback prospect in the District Division 4 Offensive Player of the Year…PrepStar Super 25 high school football poll…was a vital cog for a state of Ohio following an exceptional senior year…arm All-Atlantic Region…SuperPrep All-Mid-Atlantic Team… potent offense that churned out 2,508 rushing yards and strength earned national recognition by the scouting rated the No. 17 prospect in Virginia by SuperPrep… 2,088 passing yards…team averaged an incredible 46 services…was rated No. 4 on Rivals’ “country’s strongest played under Coach Mike Burnett. Personal: Eric J. Peeler, points per game en route to a 12-0 record and the Non- arm” list…named the No. 11 pro-style quarterback in born 5/1/91, is the son of Caroline Davis. Public, Group 4 championship, the Ironmen’s fourth the country by Rivals…threw for 2,127 yards and 20 consecutive state title…first team All-New Jersey and touchdowns with only eight interceptions during his final All-New Jersey Non-Public…selected to play in the season at St. Ignatius…completed 54% of his passes Hawaii/Polynesia-Mainland Bowl at Aloha Stadium…rated (140 of 261)…selected first team All-Ohio Division I the No. 11 overall prospect in New Jersey by Scout and (largest classification)…Northeast Lakes District Co- SuperPrep…SuperPrep All-Northeast Team…PrepStar Offensive Player of the Year…led St. Ignatius to an 11-1 All-East Region…played under Coach Greg Toal…is one record and the regional semifinals of the Ohio Division I of two Don Bosco Prep products to sign with Pitt this

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year, joining defensive lineman Bryan Murphy. Personal: Todd Thomas for 865 yards on 121 carries (7.1 avg.) and caught 21 Brandon Scott Sacco, born 4/4/92, is the son of Joe and WR • 6-2 • 210 passes for 557 yards (26.5 avg.) as a senior…led his Rhonda Sacco…has two brothers and one sister… Beaver Falls, Pa., Beaver Falls, team to a 12-1 record his final year, including a berth in brother Matt is a defensive back at Montclair State. Milford Academy (N.Y.) the WPIAL Class AA title game…rated the No. 6 prospect in Pennsylvania by Rivals and No. 18 by SuperPrep… A highly accomplished athlete at Beaver Falls High who SuperPrep All-Northeast Team…played under Beaver spent the 2009 season at Milford Academy (N.Y.)…rated Falls coach Ryan Matsook…finished his heralded Dan Schneider the No. 4 prep school prospect in the country by Rivals… basketball career with 2,063 points to rank 22nd on the TE • 6-4 • 240 was named Milford’s Most Valuable Defensive Player WPIAL’s all-time scoring list…averaged 18.5 points and Avon Lake, Ohio, Avon Lake after compiling 66 tackles, 12 pass breakups and four 9.3 rebounds as a senior…was a three-time selection to interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, as The Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AA All-State A first-team All-Ohio Division II honoree at tight end… a starting safety…helped the Falcons to an 8-5 record Team in basketball…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review basketball lauded as one of Avon Lake’s “all-time best blockers” by against a schedule comprised primarily of collegiate “Terrific 10”…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous Five”… The Plain Dealer…also a standout defensive end…first competition…played under Milford coach Bill Chaplick… selected to play in the Roundball Classic basketball all- team Northeast Lakes All-District…All-Lorain County… other Milford products to matriculate to Pitt include star game…medaled in two events at the 2009 WPIAL Lorain County Defensive Lineman of the Year…defensive tailback LeSean McCoy (2007-08), now of the Philadelphia Class AA Track and Field Championships…was a member recipient of the Lorain County Lombardi Award…All- Eagles, and junior defensive back Aundre Wright…while of the WPIAL champion 400-meter relay team and the M PROFILES PANTHER Southwestern Conference…Avon Lake’s Most Valuable at Beaver Falls, Thomas was rated one of the country’s WPIAL runner-up in the long jump (22-10.25). Personal: Defensive Lineman…an Academic All-Ohio honoree by top 100 prospects by Tom Lemming (No. 68)…named a Todd Robert Lee Thomas, born 4/27/91, is the son of Jodie the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Tom Lemming and PrepStar All-American…earned praise Thomas-Brown and Lionel Craft…has one brother… (OHSFCA)…had 23 receptions for 293 yards (12.7 avg.) for his play at running back, wide receiver, defensive back mother was a standout track and basketball athlete at and two touchdowns over his final two seasons…the and linebacker…three-year Associated Press Pennsylvania Beaver Falls and Central Dauphin High…cousin Todd

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Shoremen won back-to-back Southwestern Conference Class AA All-State Team honoree at three different IN REVIEW titles his junior and senior years…led team to an 8-4 positions…his senior year Thomas earned first team two cousins who were Division I college basketball players record and the semifinals of the Ohio Division II, Region all-state as a receiver…was a second-team all-state including Gabe Jackson (Robert Morris) and Chris Pipkin 6 playoffs as a senior…Avon Lake went a combined 27- running back his junior year and a first-team all-state (Eastern Michigan). 8 (.771) during his three varsity seasons, advancing to defensive back as a sophomore…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette the regional playoffs each year…selected to play in the Male Athlete of the Year for 2008-09…Pittsburgh Post- EODBO ITHSOYPOFOBL THIS IS PITT PRO FOOTBALL PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK OHSFCA North-South Classic all-star game…rated one Gazette “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review of the nation’s top 25 tight ends by Scout…rated one of “Terrific 25”…Harrisburg Patriot-News “Platinum 33”… the top 50 overall prospects in Ohio by Rivals and Scout… three-time “Top 22” selection on both offense and defense PrepStar All-Midwest Region…rated one of the top 75 by the coaches in the Midwestern Athletic Conference… prospects in the Midwest Region by SuperPrep…played compiled 2,786 rushing yards on 366 carries (7.6 avg.) under Coach Dave Dlugosz…earned High Honors every and scored 53 total touchdowns for his career…rushed semester…class president as a sophomore and junior… National Honor Society…Principal Leadership Group… three-time Summa Cum Laude Award winner. Personal: Daniel Kevin Schneider, born 10/13/91, is the son of Kevin and Mary Kay Schneider…has two sisters and one brother…cousin Rick Schneider played quarterback at Bowling Green.

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Kevin Weatherspoon Eric Williams carries) and 14.4 yards per reception (16 catches for 231 WR • 5-10 • 170 LB • 6-3 • 215 yards)…as a punt returner, averaged 12.2 per return Clairton, Pa., Clairton Yardley, Pa., Pennsbury (six for 73 yards)…rated the No. 18 prospect in New Jersey by Scout, No. 22 by SuperPrep and No. 23 by A four-year starter on both sides of the ball for perennial Standout defensive back and receiver at Pennsbury with Rivals…SuperPrep All-Northeast Team…PrepStar All- Western Pennsylvania Class A power Clairton…averaged exceptional size and speed…named first team All-Class East Region…played under Coach Tony Karcich…joins 23 yards per catch for his career, totaling 129 receptions AAAA by the Pennsylvania Football News in the “athlete” another St. Joseph Regional product at Pitt, redshirt for 2,967 yards and 42 touchdowns…also totaled 22 category…two-way selection on the All-Suburban One freshman running back Kevin Adams. Personal: K’Waun interceptions in four seasons as a starting cornerback… League Team…playing safety, compiled 40 tackles, Lamar Williams, born 7/12/91, is the son of Sharmane selected first team All-State Class A by the Pennsylvania three interceptions (including one returned for a Cunningham and Rockel Williams…has three brothers. Sports Writers each of his final two years…Pennsylvania touchdown), three pass breakups and two fumble Football News All-Class A (first team)…Pittsburgh Post- recoveries…averaged 24.3 yards per catch in Gazette “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Pennsbury’s run-oriented offense…had 146 yards “Terrific 25”…selected to play in the prestigious Big 33 receiving on six catches with two TDs…led Pennsbury to Salath Williams Football Classic…as a senior, Weatherspoon had 44 a 9-2 record and the PIAA District 1 Class AAAA playoffs WR • 6-3 • 200 catches for 891 yards (20.3 avg.) and 13 TDs, while as a senior…team went a combined 18-5 (.783) during Harrisburg, Pa., Bishop McDevitt intercepting 10 passes on defense…led Clairton to a 15-1 his two years as a varsity starter…rated the No. 22 record and the WPIAL and PIAA Class A championships prospect in Pennsylvania by Scout, No. 25 by Rivals and Highly coveted receiver who continues Pitt’s growing as a senior...the Bears won 15 consecutive games en No. 33 by SuperPrep…SuperPrep All-Northeast Bishop McDevitt pipeline…averaged 21.6 yards per route to their second consecutive WPIAL title and state Team…played under Coach Galen Snyder…Honor Roll catch as a senior, compiling 46 receptions for 995 yards final…Clairton went a combined 30-2 (.938) over student. Personal: Eric Jalil Williams, born 7/3/92, is the and 18 touchdowns…over his final two seasons, totaled Weatherspoon’s junior and senior seasons…his junior son of Eric and Amy Williams…has two sisters and one 95 receptions for 1,894 yards (19.9 avg.) and 29 TDs… year Weatherspoon had 57 receptions for 1,470 yards brother…father played basketball at Siena College. selected first team All-State Class AAAA by the (25.8 avg.) and 20 touchdowns while picking off seven Pennsylvania Sports Writers…Pennsylvania Football passes…was named the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette WPIAL News All-Class AAAA…Harrisburg Patriot-News Mid-Penn Class A Player of the Year as a junior…rated the No. 23 All-Conference Keystone Division…led Bishop McDevitt overall prospect in Pennsylvania by Scout, No. 28 by K’Waun Williams to a 12-1 record as a senior, including a berth in the SuperPrep and No. 29 by Rivals…SuperPrep All- DB • 5-10 • 175 District 3 Class AAAA final…team went a combined 22- Northeast Team…PrepStar All-East Region…played Paterson, N.J., St. Joseph Regional 4 (.846) over his final two years…selected to play in the under Coach Tom Nola…four-year letterman in both prestigious Big 33 Football Classic…rated the No. 13 football and basketball…also lettered in baseball and Versatile performer for New Jersey power St. Joseph overall prospect in Pennsylvania by Scout, No. 15 by track…Honor Roll student…Weatherspoon reunites with Regional, playing running back, receiver and cornerback SuperPrep and No. 28 by Rivals…SuperPrep All-Northeast another Clairton product at Pitt, sophomore linebacker during his career…All-New Jersey…All-New Jersey Non- Team…PrepStar All-East Region…played under Coach Manny Williams. Personal: Kevin James Weatherspoon, Public…All-Bergen County…led team to back-to-back Jeff Weachter at Bishop McDevitt, which also produced born 9/27/91, is the son of Kimberle Roberts and James Non-Public Group 3 state championships his final two standout Pitt tailback LeSean McCoy (2007-08) and Weatherspoon…has two brothers and one sister… seasons…St. Joseph went a combined 20-4 (.833) during cornerback Aaron Berry (2006-09). Personal: Salathiel comes from a football family…father James played at Williams’ junior and senior years…had 32 tackles, two Moses Williams, born 9/26/91, is the son of Keisha Pitt and Washington & Jefferson College…uncle Ray interceptions and two fumble recoveries, while scoring George-Williams and Christopher Williams…has Weatherspoon played at Penn State before transferring eight touchdowns (four rushing and four receiving) as a one sister. to Pitt…brother James II played at Washington & senior…averaged 7.4 yards per rush (243 yards on 33 Jefferson…uncle Lionel Weatherspoon played at California University of Pennsylvania, while cousin Ray Turner played at Toledo.

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GEOGRAPHIC ROSTER

Pennsylvania (68) Chas Alecxih (Lancaster/Penn Manor) Jon Baldwin (Aliquippa/Aliquippa) Kevin Barthelemy (Moon Township/Moon Area) New Pat Bostick (Lancaster/Manheim Township) York Chris Burns (New Wilmington/Wilmington Area) CT Pennsylvania Derrick Burns (New Wilmington/Wilmington Area) Ohio NJ Dan Cafaro (Upper St. Clair/Upper St. Clair) MD Myles Caragein (Pittsburgh/Keystone Oaks) Drew Carswell (Pittsburgh/Sto-Rox) Virginia North Carolina Pat Costello (Greensburg/Hempfield Area) Mike Cruz (Johnstown/Bishop McCort) Brock DeCicco (Jefferson Hills/Thomas Jefferson) Texas Georgia Dom DeCicco (Jefferson Hills/Thomas Jefferson) Andrew Devlin (Pittsburgh/Mt. Lebanon) Florida Arthur Doakes (Lebanon/Lebanon) Aaron Donald (Pittsburgh/Penn Hills) Tyrone Ezell (Munhall/Steel Valley) John Fieger (Red Hill/Upper Perkiomen) Greg Gaskins (York/William Penn) New York (6) M Jon Taglianetti (Bridgeville/South Fayette) PROFILES PANTHER Jordan Gibbs (Lancaster/Penn Manor) Todd Thomas (Beaver Falls/Beaver Falls/ Kevin Adams (Nyack/St. Joseph Regional [NJ]) Todd Gilcrist (Harrisburg/Central Dauphin) Milford Academy [NY]) Keith Coleman (New York/HS for Math, Science & Mark Giubilato (Newtown Square/St. Joseph’s Ed Tinker (Pittsburgh/Brashear/ Engineering at CCNY) Prep/Milford Academy [NY]) North Carolina Tech) Fernando Diaz (Bronx/Cardinal Hayes) Anthony Gonzalez (Bethlehem/Liberty) Tyler Tkach (Slatington/Northern Lehigh) Jason Hendricks (Brooklyn/Hudson Catholic [NJ]) Hubie Graham (Scranton/West Scranton) Garrett Tonio (Monaca/Center) Dion Lewis (Albany/Blair Academy [NJ])

Shayne Hale (Monroeville/Gateway) Ryan Turnley (Hopewell/Hopewell) Bryan Murphy (Washingtonville/Don Bosco Prep [NJ]) 2009 SEASON

Justin Hargrove (Pittsburgh/Baldwin) Justin Virbitsky (Jermyn/Lakeland) IN REVIEW Aaron Hassett (Moon Township/Moon Area) Kevin Weatherspoon (Clairton/Clairton) New Jersey (5) Jarred Holley (Easton/Easton Area) Eric Williams (Yardley/Pennsbury) T.J. Clemmings (Teaneck/Paterson Catholic) Juantez Hollins (Aliquippa/Aliquippa) Manny Williams (Clairton/Clairton) Ray Graham (Elizabeth/Elizabeth) Dan Hutchins (Williamsport/Loyalsock Township) Salath Williams (Harrisburg/Bishop McDevitt) Bernardo Nunez (Hoboken/Hoboken) Henry Hynoski (Elysburg/Southern Columbia Area) Caleb Wilson (Old Forge/Old Forge) Brandon Sacco (Long Valley/Don Bosco Prep) Brandon Ifill (Pittsburgh/Penn Hills) Aundre Wright (Pittsburgh/Perry Traditional Academy/ K’Waun Williams (Paterson/St. Joseph Regional) Chris Jacobson (Pittsburgh/Keystone Oaks) Milford [NY]) THIS IS PITT PRO FOOTBALL PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK Andrew Janocko (Clearfield/Clearfield Area) Matt Yoklic (Gibsonia/Pine-Richland) Alex Karabin (Ruffs Dale/Greensburg Central Texas (3) Catholic/Air Force Prep [CO]) Joe Capp (Frisco/Centennial) Florida (9) Cory King (Stoneboro/Lakeview) Kolby Gray (Houston/Cypress Falls) Jason Douglas (Opa-locka/Cypress Bay) Jeff Knox (Pittsburgh/DeMatha Catholic [MD]) Saheed Imoru (Alief/Alief Hastings/Navarro J.C.) Ricky Gary (Pahokee/Pahokee) Brandon Lindsey (Aliquippa/Aliquippa) Shane Gordon (Fort Lauderdale/Cypress Bay) Jack Lippert (Harrisburg/Central Dauphin) Buddy Jackson (Plantation/Cypress Bay) Maryland (2) Dan Mason (Pittsburgh/Penn Hills) Emanuel Rackard (Belle Glade/Glades Central) Carl Fleming (Reisterstown/Franklin Senior) Khaynin Mosley-Smith (Pittsburgh/Woodland Hills) Greg Romeus (Coral Springs/Coral Glades) Shane Johnson (Fort Washington/DeMatha Catholic) Lucas Nix (Jefferson Hills/Thomas Jefferson) Jabaal Sheard (Hollywood Hills/Hollywood Hills) Nate Nix (Jefferson Hills/Thomas Jefferson) Joe Trebitz (Boca Raton/West Boca Raton) Marco Pecora (Johnstown/Richland) Connecticut (1) Greg Williams (Naples/Barron Collier) Jason Pinkston (Pittsburgh/Baldwin) Chris Mike (West Haven/West Haven) Antwuan Reed (Johnstown/Greater Johnstown) Tristan Roberts (Perkasie/Pennridge) Ohio (7) Georgia (1) Cameron Saddler (Monroeville/Gateway) Brendan Carozzoni (Rocky River/St. Ignatius) Greg Cross (Brunswick/Glynn/Ft. Scott C.C. [KS]) Ryan Schlieper (Wexford/North Allegheny) Jeremiah Davis (Toledo/Toledo Technology Academy) Mike Shanahan (North Huntingdon/Norwin) Andre Givens (Youngstown/Hubbard) North Carolina (1) Aaron Smith (Monroeville/Gateway) Kevin Harper (Mentor/Mentor) Max Gruder (Charlotte/Charlotte Country Devin Street (Bethlehem/Liberty) Mark Myers (Cleveland/St. Ignatius) Day School) Tino Sunseri (Pittsburgh/Pittsburgh Matt Rotheram (North Olmsted/North Olmsted) Central Catholic) Dan Schneider (Avon Lake/Avon Lake) Andrew Taglianetti (Bridgeville/Pittsburgh Virginia (1) Central Catholic) T.J. Peeler (Ashburn/Broad Run)

87 2010 ROSTERS

PITT ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

NO. NAME POS CL HT WT HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL/JUNIOR COLLEGE 23 Kevin Adams FB FR* 6-1 215 Nyack, NY/St. Joseph Regional (NJ) 98 Chas Alecxih** DL JR* 6-5 280 Lancaster, PA/Penn Manor 82 Jon Baldwin** WR JR 6-5 230 Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa 58 (D) Kevin Barthelemy LS FR* 6-3 255 Moon Township, PA/Moon Area 19 Pat Bostick** QB JR* 6-3 235 Lancaster, PA/Manheim Township 29 Chris Burns* RB SO* 5-11 200 New Wilmington, PA/Wilmington Area 37 Derrick Burns DB FR 5-11 205 New Wilmington, PA/Wilmington Area 16 (D) Dan Cafaro* DB SR* 5-10 170 Upper St. Clair, PA/Upper St. Clair 37 (D) Joe Capp* FB SR* 5-10 235 Frisco, TX/Centennial 94 Myles Caragein** DL JR* 6-2 290 Pittsburgh, PA/Keystone Oaks 80 Brendan Carozzoni TE FR 6-4 220 Rocky River, OH/St. Ignatius 88 Drew Carswell WR FR 6-4 210 Pittsburgh, PA/Sto-Rox 90 T.J. Clemmings DL FR 6-6 280 Teaneck, NJ/Paterson Catholic 59 Keith Coleman OL SO* 6-5 305 New York, NY/HS for Math, Science & Engineering at CCNY 9 (D) Pat Costello* DB SO* 5-11 185 Greensburg, PA/Hempfield Area 14 Greg Cross WR SR* 6-2 205 Brunswick, GA/Glynn/Ft. Scott C.C. (KS) 85 Mike Cruz* TE SO* 6-5 255 Johnstown, PA/Bishop McCort 1 (D) Jeremiah Davis DB SO* 5-10 175 Toledo, OH/Toledo Technology Academy 81 Brock DeCicco TE FR* 6-5 240 Jefferson Hills, PA/Thomas Jefferson 31 Dom DeCicco*** DB SR 6-4 230 Jefferson Hills, PA/Thomas Jefferson 47 Andrew Devlin TE JR* 6-6 265 Pittsburgh, PA/Mt. Lebanon 62 Fernando Diaz OL FR* 6-2 280 Bronx, NY/Cardinal Hayes 56 Arthur Doakes OL FR 6-6 325 Lebanon, PA/Lebanon 57 Aaron Donald DL FR 6-0 270 Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills 9 Jason Douglas RB FR* 5-7 170 Opa-locka, FL/Cypress Bay 50 Tyrone Ezell DL FR* 6-4 285 Munhall, PA/Steel Valley 71 John Fieger* OL JR* 6-6 285 Red Hill, PA/Upper Perkiomen 48 Carl Fleming LB FR* 6-1 220 Reisterstown, MD/Franklin Senior 26 Ricky Gary*** DB SR* 5-9 175 Pahokee, FL/Pahokee 60 Greg Gaskins* OL JR* 6-4 285 York, PA/William Penn 68 Jordan Gibbs* OL JR* 6-7 305 Lancaster, PA/Penn Manor 27 (D) Todd Gilcrist DB JR* 5-11 195 Harrisburg, PA/Central Dauphin 43 (D) Mark Giubilato LB FR 6-2 225 Newtown Square, PA/St. Joseph’s Prep/Milford Academy (NY) 34 Andre Givens RB FR 5-10 185 Youngstown, OH/Hubbard 8 Anthony Gonzalez QB FR 6-3 215 Bethlehem, PA/Liberty 58 Shane Gordon LB FR* 6-1 230 Fort Lauderdale, FL/Cypress Bay 83 Hubie Graham TE JR 6-4 230 Scranton, PA/West Scranton 1 Ray Graham* RB SO 5-9 195 Elizabeth, NJ/Elizabeth 16 Kolby Gray DB FR* 6-2 195 Houston, TX/Cypress Falls 55 Max Gruder** LB JR* 6-2 230 Charlotte, NC/Charlotte Country Day School 46 Shayne Hale* DL SO* 6-4 250 Monroeville, PA/Gateway 96 Justin Hargrove* DL JR* 6-4 270 Pittsburgh, PA/Baldwin 39 Kevin Harper* PK SO* 5-10 180 Mentor, OH/Mentor 26 (D) Aaron Hassett P SO* 5-11 190 Moon Township, PA/Moon Area 25 Jason Hendricks DB FR* 6-0 180 Brooklyn, NY/Hudson Catholic (NJ) 18 Jarred Holley* DB SO* 5-10 180 Easton, PA/Easton Area 70 Juantez Hollins OL FR* 6-5 290 Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa 30 Dan Hutchins* P/PK SR* 5-11 195 Williamsport, PA/Loyalsock Township 27 Henry Hynoski** FB JR* 6-2 265 Elysburg, PA/Southern Columbia Area 20 Brandon Ifill DB FR 6-1 190 Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills

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NO. NAME POS CL HT WT HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL/JUNIOR COLLEGE 2 Saheed Imoru DB JR 5-10 190 Alief, TX/Alief Hastings/Navarro J.C. 21 Buddy Jackson** DB JR* 6-1 180 Plantation, FL/Cypress Bay 54 Chris Jacobson* OL JR* 6-3 290 Pittsburgh, PA/Keystone Oaks 4 Andrew Janocko** QB JR* 6-2 220 Clearfield, PA/Clearfield Area 64 Shane Johnson OL FR 6-5 295 Fort Washington, MD/DeMatha Catholic 61 Alex Karabin** OL SR* 6-1 290 Ruffs Dale, PA/Greensburg Central Catholic/Air Force Prep (CO) 78 Cory King OL FR* 6-6 315 Stoneboro, PA/Lakeview 7 Jeff Knox DB FR 6-2 205 Pittsburgh, PA/DeMatha Catholic (MD) 28 Dion Lewis* RB SO 5-8 195 Albany, NY/Blair Academy (NJ) 35 Brandon Lindsey** DL JR* 6-2 250 Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa 72 Jack Lippert OL FR* 6-4 275 Harrisburg, PA/Central Dauphin 40 Dan Mason* LB SO 6-0 235 Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills 48 (D) Chris Mike FB SO* 6-1 240 West Haven, CT/West Haven 95 Khaynin Mosley-Smith DL FR 6-0 290 Pittsburgh, PA/Woodland Hills 93 Bryan Murphy DL FR 6-3 245 Washingtonville, NY/Don Bosco Prep (NJ) 11 Mark Myers QB FR 6-4 225 Cleveland, OH/St. Ignatius 52 Lucas Nix** OL JR 6-6 305 Jefferson Hills, PA/Thomas Jefferson 44 Nate Nix*** DL SR* 6-4 240 Jefferson Hills, PA/Thomas Jefferson 51 Bernardo Nunez DL FR* 6-2 240 Hoboken, NJ/Hoboken 23 (D) Marco Pecora* DB SO* 5-11 205 Johnstown, PA/Richland 43 T.J. Peeler RB FR 6-1 210 Ashburn, VA/Broad Run M PROFILES 77 Jason Pinkston*** OL SR* 6-4 305 Pittsburgh, PA/Baldwin PANTHER 20 (D) Emanuel Rackard LB FR* 6-0 210 Belle Glade, FL/Glades Central 22 Antwuan Reed** DB JR 5-10 185 Johnstown, PA/Greater Johnstown 32 Tristan Roberts* LB JR* 6-1 235 Perkasie, PA/Pennridge 91 Greg Romeus*** DL SR* 6-6 270 Coral Springs, FL/Coral Glades 66 Matt Rotheram OL FR 6-6 300 North Olmsted, OH/North Olmsted 63 Brandon Sacco OL FR 6-3 255 Long Valley, NJ/Don Bosco Prep 2009 SEASON

5 Cameron Saddler* WR SO* 5-7 170 Monroeville, PA/Gateway IN REVIEW 76 Ryan Schlieper OL FR* 6-5 300 Wexford, PA/North Allegheny 86 Dan Schneider TE FR 6-4 240 Avon Lake, OH/Avon Lake 87 Mike Shanahan* WR SO* 6-5 220 North Huntingdon, PA/Norwin 97 Jabaal Sheard*** DL SR 6-4 260 Hollywood Hills, FL/Hollywood Hills 3 Aaron Smith* WR JR* 6-0 175 Monroeville, PA/Gateway 15 Devin Street WR FR* 6-4 190 Bethlehem, PA/Liberty

12 Tino Sunseri* QB SO* 6-2 210 Pittsburgh, PA/Pittsburgh Central Catholic THIS IS PITT PRO FOOTBALL PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK 41 Andrew Taglianetti* DB SO* 5-11 190 Bridgeville, PA/Pittsburgh Central Catholic 47 (D) Jon Taglianetti LB SO* 6-1 215 Bridgeville, PA/South Fayette 4 (D) Todd Thomas WR FR 6-2 210 Beaver Falls, PA/Beaver Falls/Milford Academy (NY) 84 Ed Tinker WR FR* 6-2 200 Pittsburgh, PA/Brashear/North Carolina Tech 45 Tyler Tkach** DL SR* 6-3 275 Slatington, PA/Northern Lehigh 24 (D) Garrett Tonio PK JR* 5-10 185 Monaca, PA/Center 53 Joe Trebitz* LB SO* 6-3 220 Boca Raton, FL/West Boca Raton 75 Ryan Turnley* OL SO* 6-6 305 Hopewell, PA/Hopewell 92 Justin Virbitsky* TE SO* 6-4 265 Jermyn, PA/Lakeland 6 Kevin Weatherspoon WR FR 5-10 170 Clairton, PA/Clairton 49 Eric Williams LB FR 6-3 215 Yardley, PA/Pennsbury 38 Greg Williams** LB JR* 6-3 240 Naples, FL/Barron Collier 24 K’Waun Williams DB FR 5-10 175 Paterson, NJ/St. Joseph Regional 36 Manny Williams* LB SO* 6-1 225 Clairton, PA/Clairton 17 Salath Williams WR FR 6-3 200 Harrisburg, PA/Bishop McDevitt 7 (D) Caleb Wilson WR SO* 5-10 180 Old Forge, PA/Old Forge 10 Aundre Wright** DB JR* 5-11 180 Pittsburgh, PA/Perry Traditional Academy/Milford Academy (NY) 92 (D) Matt Yoklic P FR* 6-4 210 Gibsonia, PA/Pine-Richland

* following class denotes redshirt season * following name denotes letters earned (D) denotes duplicate number

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PITT NUMERICAL ROSTER

NO. NAME POS CL HT WT HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL/JUNIOR COLLEGE 1 Ray Graham* RB SO 5-9 195 Elizabeth, NJ/Elizabeth 1 (D) Jeremiah Davis DB SO* 5-10 175 Toledo, OH/Toledo Technology Academy 2 Saheed Imoru DB JR 5-10 190 Alief, TX/Alief Hastings/Navarro J.C. 3 Aaron Smith* WR JR* 6-0 175 Monroeville, PA/Gateway 4 Andrew Janocko** QB JR* 6-2 220 Clearfield, PA/Clearfield Area 4 (D) Todd Thomas WR FR 6-2 210 Beaver Falls, PA/Beaver Falls/Milford Academy (NY) 5 Cameron Saddler* WR SO* 5-7 170 Monroeville, PA/Gateway 6 Kevin Weatherspoon WR FR 5-10 170 Clairton, PA/Clairton 7 Jeff Knox DB FR 6-2 205 Pittsburgh, PA/DeMatha Catholic (MD) 7 (D) Caleb Wilson WR SO* 5-10 180 Old Forge, PA/Old Forge 8 Anthony Gonzalez QB FR 6-3 215 Bethlehem, PA/Liberty 9 Jason Douglas RB FR* 5-7 170 Opa-locka, FL/Cypress Bay 9 (D) Pat Costello* DB SO* 5-11 185 Greensburg, PA/Hempfield Area 10 Aundre Wright** DB JR* 5-11 180 Pittsburgh, PA/Perry Traditional Academy/Milford (NY) 11 Mark Myers QB FR 6-4 225 Cleveland, OH/St. Ignatius 12 Tino Sunseri* QB SO* 6-2 210 Pittsburgh, PA/Pittsburgh Central Catholic 14 Greg Cross WR SR* 6-2 205 Brunswick, GA/Glynn/Ft. Scott C.C. (KS) 15 Devin Street WR FR* 6-4 190 Bethlehem, PA/Liberty 16 Kolby Gray DB FR* 6-2 195 Houston, TX/Cypress Falls 16 (D) Dan Cafaro* DB SR* 5-10 170 Upper St. Clair, PA/Upper St. Clair 17 Salath Williams WR FR 6-3 200 Harrisburg, PA/Bishop McDevitt 18 Jarred Holley* DB SO* 5-10 180 Easton, PA/Easton Area 19 Pat Bostick** QB JR* 6-3 235 Lancaster, PA/Manheim Township 20 Brandon Ifill DB FR 6-1 190 Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills 20 (D) Emanuel Rackard LB FR* 6-0 210 Belle Glade, FL/Glades Central 21 Buddy Jackson** DB JR* 6-1 180 Plantation, FL/Cypress Bay 22 Antwuan Reed** DB JR 5-10 185 Johnstown, PA/Greater Johnstown 23 Kevin Adams FB FR* 6-1 215 Nyack, NY/St. Joseph Regional (NJ) 23 (D) Marco Pecora* DB SO* 5-11 205 Johnstown, PA/Richland 24 K’Waun Williams DB FR 5-10 175 Paterson, NJ/St. Joseph Regional 24 (D) Garrett Tonio PK JR* 5-10 185 Monaca, PA/Center 25 Jason Hendricks DB FR* 6-0 180 Brooklyn, NY/Hudson Catholic (NJ) 26 Ricky Gary*** DB SR* 5-9 175 Pahokee, FL/Pahokee 26 (D) Aaron Hassett P SO* 5-11 190 Moon Township, PA/Moon Area 27 Henry Hynoski** FB JR* 6-2 265 Elysburg, PA/Southern Columbia Area 27 (D) Todd Gilcrist DB JR* 5-11 195 Harrisburg, PA/Central Dauphin 28 Dion Lewis* RB SO 5-8 195 Albany, NY/Blair Academy (NJ) 29 Chris Burns* RB SO* 5-11 200 New Wilmington, PA/Wilmington Area 30 Dan Hutchins* P/PK SR* 5-11 195 Williamsport, PA/Loyalsock Township 31 Dom DeCicco*** DB SR 6-4 230 Jefferson Hills, PA/Thomas Jefferson 32 Tristan Roberts* LB JR* 6-1 235 Perkasie, PA/Pennridge 34 Andre Givens RB FR 5-10 185 Youngstown, OH/Hubbard 35 Brandon Lindsey** DL JR* 6-2 250 Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa 36 Manny Williams* LB SO* 6-1 225 Clairton, PA/Clairton 37 Derrick Burns DB FR 5-11 205 New Wilmington, PA/Wilmington Area 37 (D) Joe Capp* FB SR* 5-10 235 Frisco, TX/Centennial 38 Greg Williams** LB JR* 6-3 240 Naples, FL/Barron Collier 39 Kevin Harper* PK SO* 5-10 180 Mentor, OH/Mentor 40 Dan Mason* LB SO 6-0 235 Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills 41 Andrew Taglianetti* DB SO* 5-11 190 Bridgeville, PA/Pittsburgh Central Catholic 43 T.J. Peeler RB FR 6-1 210 Ashburn, VA/Broad Run 43 (D) Mark Giubilato LB FR 6-2 225 Newtown Square, PA/St. Joseph’s Prep/Milford Academy (NY) 44 Nate Nix*** DL SR* 6-4 240 Jefferson Hills, PA/Thomas Jefferson 45 Tyler Tkach** DL SR* 6-3 275 Slatington, PA/Northern Lehigh

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NO. NAME POS CL HT WT HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL/JUNIOR COLLEGE 46 Shayne Hale* DL SO* 6-4 250 Monroeville, PA/Gateway 47 Andrew Devlin TE JR* 6-6 265 Pittsburgh, PA/Mt. Lebanon 47 (D) Jon Taglianetti LB SO* 6-1 215 Bridgeville, PA/South Fayette 48 Carl Fleming LB FR* 6-1 220 Reisterstown, MD/Franklin Senior 48 (D) Chris Mike FB SO* 6-1 240 West Haven, CT/West Haven 49 Eric Williams LB FR 6-3 215 Yardley, PA/Pennsbury 50 Tyrone Ezell DL FR* 6-4 285 Munhall, PA/Steel Valley 51 Bernardo Nunez DL FR* 6-2 240 Hoboken, NJ/Hoboken 52 Lucas Nix** OL JR 6-6 305 Jefferson Hills, PA/Thomas Jefferson 53 Joe Trebitz* LB SO* 6-3 220 Boca Raton, FL/West Boca Raton 54 Chris Jacobson* OL JR* 6-3 290 Pittsburgh, PA/Keystone Oaks 55 Max Gruder** LB JR* 6-2 230 Charlotte, NC/Charlotte Country Day School 56 Arthur Doakes OL FR 6-6 325 Lebanon, PA/Lebanon 57 Aaron Donald DL FR 6-0 270 Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills 58 Shane Gordon LB FR* 6-1 230 Fort Lauderdale, FL/Cypress Bay 58 (D) Kevin Barthelemy LS FR* 6-3 255 Moon Township, PA/Moon Area 59 Keith Coleman OL SO* 6-5 305 New York, NY/HS for Math, Science & Engineering at CCNY 60 Greg Gaskins* OL JR* 6-4 285 York, PA/William Penn 61 Alex Karabin** OL SR* 6-1 290 Ruffs Dale, PA/Greensburg Central Catholic/Air Force Prep (CO) 62 Fernando Diaz OL FR* 6-2 280 Bronx, NY/Cardinal Hayes 63 Brandon Sacco OL FR 6-3 255 Long Valley, NJ/Don Bosco Prep M PROFILES 64 Shane Johnson OL FR 6-5 295 Fort Washington, MD/DeMatha Catholic PANTHER 66 Matt Rotheram OL FR 6-6 300 North Olmsted, OH/North Olmsted 68 Jordan Gibbs* OL JR* 6-7 305 Lancaster, PA/Penn Manor 70 Juantez Hollins OL FR* 6-5 290 Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa 71 John Fieger* OL JR* 6-6 285 Red Hill, PA/Upper Perkiomen 72 Jack Lippert OL FR* 6-4 275 Harrisburg, PA/Central Dauphin 75 Ryan Turnley* OL SO* 6-6 305 Hopewell, PA/Hopewell 2009 SEASON

76 Ryan Schlieper OL FR* 6-5 300 Wexford, PA/North Allegheny IN REVIEW 77 Jason Pinkston*** OL SR* 6-4 305 Pittsburgh, PA/Baldwin 78 Cory King OL FR* 6-6 315 Stoneboro, PA/Lakeview 80 Brendan Carozzoni TE FR 6-4 220 Rocky River, OH/St. Ignatius 81 Brock DeCicco TE FR* 6-5 240 Jefferson Hills, PA/Thomas Jefferson 82 Jon Baldwin** WR JR 6-5 230 Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa 83 Hubie Graham TE JR 6-4 230 Scranton, PA/West Scranton

84 Ed Tinker WR FR* 6-2 200 Pittsburgh, PA/Brashear/North Carolina Tech THIS IS PITT PRO FOOTBALL PITT HISTORY RECORD BOOK 85 Mike Cruz* TE SO* 6-5 255 Johnstown, PA/Bishop McCort 86 Dan Schneider TE FR 6-4 240 Avon Lake, OH/Avon Lake 87 Mike Shanahan* WR SO* 6-5 220 North Huntingdon, PA/Norwin 88 Drew Carswell WR FR 6-4 210 Pittsburgh, PA/Sto-Rox 90 T.J. Clemmings DL FR 6-6 280 Teaneck, NJ/Paterson Catholic 91 Greg Romeus*** DL SR* 6-6 270 Coral Springs, FL/Coral Glades 92 Justin Virbitsky* TE SO* 6-4 265 Jermyn, PA/Lakeland 92 (D) Matt Yoklic P FR* 6-4 210 Gibsonia, PA/Pine-Richland 93 Bryan Murphy DL FR 6-3 245 Washingtonville, NY/Don Bosco Prep (NJ) 94 Myles Caragein** DL JR* 6-2 290 Pittsburgh, PA/Keystone Oaks 95 Khaynin Mosley-Smith DL FR 6-0 290 Pittsburgh, PA/Woodland Hills 96 Justin Hargrove* DL JR* 6-4 270 Pittsburgh, PA/Baldwin 97 Jabaal Sheard*** DL SR 6-4 260 Hollywood Hills, FL/Hollywood Hills 98 Chas Alecxih** DL JR* 6-5 280 Lancaster, PA/Penn Manor

* following class denotes redshirt season * following name denotes letters earned (D) denotes duplicate number

91 2010 ROSTERS

CLASS BREAKDOWN PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

Fifth-Year Seniors (10) Andrew Taglianetti* DB PLAYERS Dan Cafaro* DB Jon Taglianetti LB Chas Alecxih (ah-LEX-ee) Joe Capp* FB Joe Trebitz* LB Kevin Barthelemy (bar-thel-a-may) Greg Cross WR Ryan Turnley* OL Myles Caragein (CARE-uh-jean) Ricky Gary*** DB Justin Virbitsky* TE Brendan Carozzoni (care-ah-zone-ee) Dan Hutchins* P/PK Manny Williams* LB Drew Carswell (carz-well) Alex Karabin** OL Caleb Wilson WR Brock DeCicco (dah-see-co) Nate Nix*** DL Dom DeCicco (dah-see-co) Jason Pinkston*** OL Sophomores (3) Tyrone Ezell (E-zell) Greg Romeus*** DL Ray Graham* RB John Fieger (FIG-er) Tyler Tkach** DL Dion Lewis* RB Mark Giubilato (jew-bah-lot-oh) Dan Mason* LB Max Gruder (GREW-der) Seniors (2) Aaron Hassett (HAS-set) Dom DeCicco*** DB Redshirt Freshmen (19) Juantez Hollins (wan-TEZ) Jabaal Sheard*** DL Kevin Adams FB Henry Hynoski (high-naw-ski) Kevin Barthelemy LS Brandon Ifill (EYE-full) Redshirt Juniors (20) Brock DeCicco TE Saheed Imoru (sa-heed e-more-ooh) Chas Alecxih** DL Fernando Diaz OL Khaynin Mosley-Smith (kay-nin) Pat Bostick** QB Jason Douglas RB Matt Rotheram (roth-rum) Myles Caragein** DL Tyrone Ezell DL Ryan Schlieper (SHLEEP-er) Andrew Devlin TE Carl Fleming LB Jabaal Sheard (JA-ball) John Fieger* OL Shane Gordon LB Tino Sunseri (TEE-no) Greg Gaskins* OL Kolby Gray DB Andrew Taglianetti (tag-lee-ah-net-ee) Jordan Gibbs* OL Jason Hendricks DB Jon Taglianetti (tag-lee-ah-net-ee) Todd Gilcrist DB Juantez Hollins OL Tyler Tkach (tack) Max Gruder** LB Cory King OL Joe Trebitz (tra-bitz) Justin Hargrove* DL Jack Lippert OL K’Waun Williams (kay-wann) Henry Hynoski** FB Bernardo Nunez DL Salath Williams (sah-lath) Buddy Jackson** DB Emanuel Rackard LB Matt Yoklic (yah-click) Chris Jacobson* OL Ryan Schlieper OL Andrew Janocko** QB Devin Street WR Brandon Lindsey** DL Ed Tinker WR COACHES Tristan Roberts* LB Matt Yoklic P Dave Wannstedt (wawn-stead) Aaron Smith* WR Brian Angelichio (an-jah-lee-ko) Garrett Tonio PK Frank Cignetti (sig-net-ee) Freshmen (24) Greg Williams** LB Greg Gattuso (ga-TWO-so) Derrick Burns DB Aundre Wright** DB Brendan Carozzoni TE Drew Carswell WR Juniors (5) T.J. Clemmings DL Jon Baldwin** WR Arthur Doakes OL Hubie Graham TE Aaron Donald DL Saheed Imoru DB Mark Giubilato LB Lucas Nix** OL Andre Givens RB Antwuan Reed** DB Anthony Gonzalez QB Brandon Ifill DB Redshirt Sophomores (21) Shane Johnson OL Chris Burns* RB Jeff Knox DB Keith Coleman OL Khaynin Mosley-Smith DL Pat Costello* DB Bryan Murphy DL Mike Cruz* TE Mark Myers QB Jeremiah Davis DB T.J. Peeler RB Shayne Hale* DL Matt Rotheram OL Kevin Harper* PK Brandon Sacco OL Aaron Hassett P Dan Schneider TE Jarred Holley* DB Todd Thomas WR Chris Mike FB Kevin Weatherspoon WR Marco Pecora* DB Eric Williams LB Cameron Saddler* WR K’Waun Williams DB Mike Shanahan* WR Salath Williams WR Tino Sunseri* QB

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