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Rori Blair continued and 50-of-51 extra points (98%) to rank second on the team with 98 points…Blewitt’s 98 points tied him for fourth on Pitt’s tion process during which he lost nearly 50 pounds...sat out single-season kick scoring list (tied with Conor Lee, 2008)… his senior season (fall of 2012) but was granted an extra named the ACC Specialist of the Week for his performance at semester of eligibility from the WPIAL...after receiving medical Boston College, where he tied his career high with 12 points clearance, Blair made a heroic return to the football field in (3-of-3 field goals and 3-of-3 PATs) and converted field goals of 2013 and helped Upper St. Clair to an 11-1 record, the 49, 42 and 41 yards in a 30-20 victory…also tallied 12 points Southeastern Conference title and semifinals of the WPIAL against Syracuse (3-of-5 field goals and 3-of-3 PATs) and Duke Class AAAA playoffs...named an All-Southeastern Conference (2-of-3 field goals and 6-of-6 PATs)…kicked a season-long defensive lineman...collected 48 tackles, nine tackles for loss 52-yard field goal in the Armed Forces Bowl vs. Houston.2013: and 6.5 sacks...played under Coach Jim Render. PERSONAL: Seized the starting placekicking duties as a true freshman and Rori Armon Blair, born 2/17/95, is the son of Del Blair and led Pitt in scoring with 82 points…point total set a school Ty Kenney, and stepson of Monika Marczak...has one sister... freshman kick-scoring record, shattering the previous mark held communication major. by David Abdul (67 points in 2002)…Blewitt converted 14-of-18 field goals (77.8%) and 40-of-41 extra points (97.6%)…kicked BLAIR CAREER STATISTICS a 39-yard field goal with 1:17 left to lift Pitt past Bowling Green, 30-27, in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl…totaled a career-high DEFENSE G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACKS FR INT PBU 12 points (3-of-4 field goals and 3-of-3 PATs) in the bowl 2014 12/2 11 3 14 5.5-24 5.0 0 0 2 victory…his postseason performance earned him recognition on 2015 12/10 13 12 25 3.5-23 1.5 0 0 2 the ESPN.com ACC All-Bowl Team…accounted for 10 points in a TOTAL 24/12 24 15 39 9.0-47 6.5 0 0 4 58-55 win at Duke (1-of-2 field goals and 7-of-8 PATs)…kicked a season-long 47-yard field goal at Virginia Tech.HIGH SCHOOL: Rated one of the nation’s top six placekickers by Scout following accomplished career at West Potomac…received his scholarship CHRIS offer from Pitt after a standout performance at the Panthers’ 12 specialist camp in June 2012…won the camp’s kickoff BLEWITT competition and a single-elimination field-goal contest, kicking ALEXANDRIA, VA/ a hurry-up 55-yarder…selected VirginiaPreps.com All-State WEST POTOMAC Class AAA…first team All-Northern Region…first team All- Patriot District…kicked 18 field goals and 72 extra points over PK 5-9 195 SR his final two seasons…his senior year, kicked eight field goals with a long of 51 yards and also averaged 43 yards on punts… set school records for longest field goal (51 yards) and longest 2015: Led Pitt in scoring with 87 points, converting 15-of-23 punt (79 yards)…94% of his kickoffs as a senior went for field goals (65.2%) and 42-of-43 extra points (97.7%)… touchbacks…rated one of the top 40 overall prospects in Virginia pushed his career scoring total to 267 points, just one shy of by Scout…played under Coach Jeremiah Davis. PERSONAL: Pitt’s all-time kick scoring record held by Carson Long (268 Christopher C. Blewitt, born 5/2/95, is the son of Ted and Cathie points from 1973-76)…Blewitt finished his junior season Blewitt…has one sister…media and professional ranked third in overall career scoring, trailing only Long and communications major. legendary tailback Tony Dorsett (380 points from 1973-76)… has scored in a Pitt-record 39 consecutive games heading BLEWITT CAREER STATISTICS into his senior year...named the ACC Specialist of the Week for his performance in the Panthers’ 31-28 victory at Georgia KICKING G PAT ATT. PATS FG ATT. FGS LONG PTS. 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Alex Bookser continued Houston in the Armed Forces Bowl…had a nine-yard sack at Boston College…had the first interception of his career in the prospect by the major scouting services...played under Coach Syracuse game, returning it 21 yards to the Orange 11. 2013: Mike Melnyk...a track and field standout in the discus and shot Played in 11 games in his first active season…had eight put. PERSONAL: Alexander Scott Bookser, born 3/2/96, is the tackles, 2.5 TFLs and one fumble recovery...had a season-high son of Rick and Amy Bookser...has one brother...enrolled in three tackles with one TFL in the opener vs. Florida State...had the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. two tackles with 1.5 TFLs vs. Old Dominion…recovered a fumble vs. Virginia on the Cavs’ 18-yard line that Pitt parlayed into a touchdown and 14-0 lead. 2012: Redshirted as a true freshman…Big East All-Academic Football Team honoree. NATHAN 81 HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time Associated Press All-Ohio Division II BOSSORY honoree for perennial power Trotwood-Madison…Ohio CHELSEA, MI/ Southwest District Division II Defensive Player of the Year… CHELSEA compiled 60 tackles, five interceptions (returning two for touchdowns) and two fumble recoveries as a senior…was a TE 6-3 235 JR varsity starter since his freshman season…Bradley led Trotwood-Madison to a 15-0 record and the state title as a senior…his final two seasons, Trotwood-Madison went a 2015: Joined Pitt in January as a mid-year transfer from Air combined 27-3 (.900) with two state championship game Force and sat out the season under NCAA guidelines…did not berths…selected to play in the Semper Fidelis All-American play football in the fall of ’14. AT AIR FORCE (2013): Played on Bowl, which showcased 100 of the country’s premier senior the Falcons’ junior varsity squad…initially a tight end, he players at Chase Field in Phoenix…rated one of Ohio’s top 45 moved to quarterback in midseason. HIGH SCHOOL: Was an players by Rivals and Scout...played under Coach Maurice All-Southeastern Conference tight end as a senior at Chelsea Douglass…also a four-year varsity letterman in basketball under Coach Brad Bush…averaged 13.9 yards per catch (12 and helped his team to four consecutive district championship receptions for 167 yards) and scored three touchdowns…as a games. PERSONAL: George L. Bradley II, born 6/26/94, is the junior and sophomore, was a starting quarterback at son of Ernestine Grigsby…has nine brothers and three Manchester and threw for 4,577 yards and 50 touchdowns sisters…older brother Nicholas Grigsby was a linebacker at under Coach Wes Gall…Michigan Associated Press All-State Pitt from 2011-15…another brother, Chris Wright, was a star Division 5-6 Honorable Mention as a quarterback. PERSONAL: basketball player at the University of Dayton…graduated in Nathan Michael Bossory, born 2/28/95, is the son of Michael April with a degree in economics and is now pursuing a second and Therese Bossory…has one sister…father played football major in legal studies. at Michigan State and was a graduate assistant coach at Notre Dame and Michigan...finance major. BRADLEY CAREER STATISTICS

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Mike Caprara continued Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”...rated one of the top 35 prospects in Pennsylvania by Scout...averaged 20.5 yards scored two touchdowns…had a career-high 122 tackles as a per catch as a senior, compiling 58 receptions for 1,190 yards junior and was named first team All-State Class AAAA by the and 15 touchdowns...also averaged 7.0 yards per rush (147 Pennsylvania Sports Writers, Pennsylvania Football News All- yards on 21 carries) with two TDs as a Wildcat quarterback... Class AAAA and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”…led on defense had 29 tackles and four interceptions...averaged team to a four-year record of 31-16 (.660) with four WPIAL 18.7 yards per INT return, taking two back for touchdowns... playoff berths…helped Woodland Hills to the 2009 WPIAL averaged 33.3 yards per kick return and 15.4 yards per punt championship and PIAA playoffs as a sophomore...played return...compiled career receiving totals of 147 catches for under Coach George Novak…selected to play in the Big 33 2,759 yards (18.8 avg.) and 38 touchdowns...led team to a Football Classic…also a two-year letterman in wrestling… three-year record of 33-6 (.846) and berths in the WPIAL Class High Honors graduate of Woodland Hills…National Honor AA playoffs each season...his sophomore year, South Fayette Society. Michael Anthony Caprara Jr., born 9/21/93, PERSONAL: went 15-1, winning the WPIAL championship and finishing as is the son of Melissa Davis and Michael Caprara Sr.…has the PIAA Class AA runner-up...played under Coach Joe Rossi... three sisters…has five great uncles who played college was also a decorated basketball player at South Fayette. football (two at Penn State, one at Georgia, one at Michigan PERSONAL: Zachary David Challingsworth, born 10/31/95, is State and one at Notre Dame)…graduated in 2015 with a the son of David and Betsy Challingsworth...has one brother... degree in communication and is currently enrolled in Pitt’s Katz finance major. Graduate School of Business. CHALLINGSWORTH CAREER STATISTICS CAPRARA CAREER STATISTICS RECEIVING G/GS REC. YARDS AVG. LONG TD PTS. DEFENSE G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACKS FR INT PBU 2014 10/0 0 0 — — 0 0 2013 13/0 0 0 0 0-0 0.0 0 0 0 2015 10/4 12 171 14.2 33 1 6 2014 4/0 4 1 5 0-0 0.0 0 0 0 TOTAL 20/4 12 171 14.2 33 1 6 2015 13/8 33 16 49 10.5-40 5.0 1 1 1 TOTAL 30/8 37 17 54 10.5-40 5.0 1 1 1 CHALLINGSWORTH GAME BY GAME

2015 GAME REC. YDS. TD ZACH 80 YSU 0 0 0 CHALLINGSWORTH @AKRON 1 11 0 McDONALD, PA/ @IOWA 0 0 0 SOUTH FAYETTE @VIRGINIA TECH DNP VIRGINIA DNP @GEORGIA TECH 1 29 0 WR 6-2 195 JR* @SYRACUSE 1 3 0 NORTH CAROLINA 3 30 0 NOTRE DAME 1 8 0 Played in 10 games, starting four contests…starting 2015: @DUKE 3 57 1 assignments came against Youngstown State, Georgia Tech, LOUISVILLE 1 21 0 Syracuse and Louisville…totaled 12 receptions for 171 yards MIAMI 1 12 0 (14.2 avg.) and a touchdown on the year…posted career highs VS. NAVY DNP with three catches for 57 yards and a 13-yard touchdown in Pitt’s 31-13 win at Duke…his touchdown catch against the Blue Devils opened the game’s scoring and he also had a 33-yard reception that set up a Pitt TD in the third quarter. 2014: Played in 10 games in his first active season...primarily served in special teams capacities. 2013: Redshirted as a true freshman. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a standout for South Fayette High in all three phases of the game...was a starting wide receiver and defensive back, while also serving as the team’s punter and top kick returner...selected All-State Class AA by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers...Pennsylvania Football News first team All-Class AA...Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”...

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James Conner continued CONNER GAME BY GAME holding call on the Falcons’ final possession…named to the SI.com All-Bowl Team and ESPN.com ACC All-Bowl Team… 2014 totaled four 100-yard rushing games on the year…netted 173 GAME ATT. YDS. TD REC. YDS. TD yards on 26 carries (6.7 avg.) with a three-yard TD in Pitt’s 58-55 DELAWARE 14 153 4 1 11 0 win at Duke…rushed for 119 yards on 12 carries (9.9 avg.) with @BOSTON COLLEGE 36 214 1 0 0 0 two TDs (1 and 38 yards) in a 49-27 win over New Mexico…had @FIU 31 177 3 0 0 0 102 yards on 19 carries (5.4 avg.) with a two-yard TD vs. North IOWA 29 155 1 1 9 0 Carolina…bulldozed for two TDs in a 28-21 win over Notre AKRON 25 92 0 0 0 0 Dame…his two-yard TD in the third quarter tied the game, @VIRGINIA 21 83 0 0 0 0 14-14, while his one-yard plunge in the fourth quarter provided VIRGINIA TECH 16 85 2 2 10 0 GEORGIA TECH 10 120 3 0 0 0 the winning points in the Panthers’ upset of the No. 24 Fighting DUKE 38 263 3 0 0 0 Irish. HIGH SCHOOL: Highly productive runner and pass rusher at @NORTH CAROLINA 30 220 4 0 0 0 McDowell, earning accolades for both roles…selected All-State SYRACUSE 11 38 1 0 0 0 Class AAAA by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers as a senior run- @MIAMI 16 75 2 1 40 0 ning back…named Pennsylvania Football News All-Class AAAA VS. HOUSTON 21 90 2 0 0 0 at running back his senior year and as a defensive lineman his junior year…Erie Times-News All-District 10…led McDowell to 2013 the quarterfinals of the PIAA Class AAAA playoffs as a senior after GAME ATT. YDS. TD REC. YDS. TD rushing for 1,680 yards and 21 touchdowns on 155 carries, an FLORIDA STATE 9 34 0 0 0 0 impressive average of 10.8 yards per rush…set a McDowell NEW MEXICO 12 119 2 0 0 0 single-season record with 164 points, including 26 touchdowns @DUKE 26 173 1 0 0 0 (tied for the most in school history), three 2-point conversions VIRGINIA 15 27 1 0 0 0 @VIRGINIA TECH 2 1 0 0 0 0 and a safety…also set school records for sacks in a season (12) OLD DOMINION DNP and career (17)…selected to play in the Chesapeake Bowl, a @NAVY 7 28 0 0 0 0 senior all-star game featuring players from Pennsylvania, New @GEORGIA TECH 8 3 0 0 0 0 Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the NOTRE DAME 10 35 2 2 20 0 District of Columbia…Conner averaged 7.1 yards per rush in the NORTH CAROLINA 19 102 1 1 13 0 Chesapeake Bowl (71 yards on 10 carries) and scored a five-yard @SYRACUSE 7 26 0 0 0 0 TD to help the North to a 38-13 win over the South…rated the MIAMI 5 22 0 0 0 0 No. 13 prospect in Pennsylvania and the nation’s No. 26 weakside VS. BOWLING GREEN 26 229 1 0 0 0 defensive end by Rivals…rated one of the top 40 prospects in Pennsylvania by Scout…played under Coach Mark Soboleski. PERSONAL: James Earl Conner, born 5/5/95, is the son of Kelly Patterson and Glen Conner…has four brothers…in June, was TRISTAN 98 presented with the inaugural “James Conner Courage Award” by CUNHA Stanley M. Marks, MD, who was James’ oncologist and serves as chairman of the UPMC CancerCenter...Conner was honored by the OTTAWA, IL/ OTTAWA TOWNSHIP National Kidney Foundation in 2015 with the “Small Hands Big Heart” Award for his volunteer work with the organization… administration of justice major. PK 5-10 210 FR*

CONNER CAREER STATISTICS 2015: Joined Pitt as a fall walk-on and redshirted. HIGH RUSHING G/GS ATT. YARDS AVG. LONG TD PTS. SCHOOL: Four-year football letterman at Ottawa Township… 2013 12/0 146 799 5.5 45 8 48 converted 13-of-15 field goals (87%) and 92-of-104 extra 2014 13/13 298 1,765 5.9 74 26 156 points (88%) for his career…set Ottawa Township records for 2015 1/1 8 77 9.6 40 2 12 field goals made in a game (two), season (four) and career TOTAL 26/14 452 2,641 5.8 74 36 216 (13), and PATs in a season (44) and career (92)…three-time RECEIVING G/GS REC. YARDS AVG. LONG TD PTS. all-area…two-time all-conference…limited to three games 2013 12/0 3 33 11.0 13 0 0 as a senior due to a knee injury…played under Coach Trent 2014 13/13 5 70 14.0 40 0 0 Swords…also earned four letters in soccer, scoring 30 career 2015 1/1 1 7 7.0 7 0 0 goals…a three-time all-area soccer honoree…accomplished TOTAL 26/14 9 110 12.2 40 0 0 student who was class valedictorian and a National Honor

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6-2 OL DL Tristan Pool Cunha, born 9/18/97, Pool Cunha, Tristan DINTINO MASHPEE, MA/ HALL (CT) ROSEMARY CHOATE CONNOR TAMPA, FL/ TAMPA, SCHOOL DAY CARROLLWOOD DOM CUONO HIGH SCHOOL: Spent two years at Choate Rosemary 2015: Played in 12 games to letter in his first active season… lone missed contest was the opener against Youngstown State…a reserve defensive tackle, the majority of Dintino’s “jumbo unit and in Pitt’s action came on the field goal/PAT package” on offense as a fullback. 2014: Redshirted as a true freshman. two-way two-year, a was and school, prep Connecticut a Hall, offensive tackle and split his time between end starter...played inand tackle on defense...rated the No. 1 overall prospect Connecticut by 247Sports, No. 2 by Rivals and No. 4 by Scout... All-New England Prep selection...received the prestigious & Interference... for Blocking, Tackling Harvard Football Award in 2013, nearly 60% of his tackles were behind the line of scrimmage...compiled 40 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, seven sacks and three blocked kicks in eight contests...in 2012, led Choate to an 8-1 mark, tying the program record for single- Did not play in any games. 2014: Joined team as2015: Did not play in any games. a training camp walk-on and redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Four- a training camp walk-on and Day School, compiling 360year letterman at Carrollwood sacks eight 143 tackles, collected a senior, career tackles...as and had 19 receptions forand two interceptions at linebacker end...All- tight touchdowns at four and avg.) (18.1 yards 344 under Coach LaneFlorida Class 2A (second team)...played in the Hillsborough CountyMcLaughlin...selected to play All-Star Game...also a wrestling and Senior East vs. West soccer letterman. PERSONAL: Dominic Michael Cuono, born one Cuono...has 7/12/96, is the son of Salvatore and Marcie played football at Purdue...enrolled in the Dietrich sister...father School of Arts and Sciences. is the son of Leslie Pool and Laércio Cunha...industrial Pool and son of Leslie is the PERSONAL: PERSONAL: member. Society engineering major. engineering PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 54 PLAYER PROFILES

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Matt Galambos continued GALAMBOS CAREER STATISTICS named the ACC Linebacker of the Week (Virginia and Syracuse DEFENSE G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACKS FR INT PBU games)…in Pitt’s 26-19 win over Virginia, had five tackles, two 2013 13/2 19 19 38 1.0-5 0.0 1 0 0 sacks and an interception that he returned 51 yards…in a 2014 13/10 43 29 72 4.5-10 0.0 0 1 1 23-20 win at Syracuse, Galambos sparked Pitt on defense and 2015 13/13 51 37 88 10.0-53 5.0 0 2 1 as an unlikely pass receiver…defensively, he had five tackles, TOTAL 39/25 113 85 198 15.5-68 5.0 1 3 2 a career-high three TFLs and an interception…but his biggest play against Syracuse came with the game tied at 20 and Pitt facing 4th-and-7 at its own 48 with less than five minutes to go…Galambos helped execute a gutsy fake punt when he caught a 12-yard pass from Ryan Winslow, setting the Panthers ALEX 77 up at the Orange 40…the play extended Pitt’s drive that GALIYAS concluded with Chris Blewitt’s game-winning 25-yard field goal DEXTER, MI/DETROIT as time expired…had a seven-yard sack against Notre Dame, CATHOLIC CENTRAL forcing a fumble that was returned 32 yards by defensive end Ejuan Price for a TD. 2014: Played in all 13 games, starting 10 OL 6-2 290 SO* at middle linebacker…finished third on the team with 72 tackles and added 4.5 TFLs, an interception and a PBU…twice had a season-high nine tackles (Iowa and North Carolina)… 2015: Did not play in any games. 2014: Joined team as a had a team-high eight tackles with two TFLs against Houston in training camp walk-on and redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: the Armed Forces Bowl…had the first interception of his career, A two-year, two-way starter on the offensive and defensive returning it 19 yards, in the season opener vs. Delaware. lines for Detroit Catholic Central…helped the Shamrocks 2013: Played in all 13 games as a true freshman, making two to a 20-8 record (.714) his final two seasons…team starts at middle linebacker…starting assignments came in captain…All-Detroit Catholic League…Detroit Free Press All- consecutive games vs. Virginia (Sept. 28) and at Virginia Tech North…played under Coach Tom Mach. PERSONAL: Alexander (Oct. 12)…totaled 38 tackles, one TFL and a fumble recovery… Paul Galiyas, born 3/3/96, is the son of David and Grayce had a season-high seven tackles at Navy…had five stops in Galiyas…has one brother and one sister…father played three separate games (Duke, Virginia Tech and Miami)…had a football at Navy…communication major. five-yard TFL vs. New Mexico…recovered a fumble at Georgia Tech to halt a drive that reached the Pitt 22. HIGH SCHOOL: One of the Philadelphia area’s top defensive prospects following a decorated career at The Haverford School…selected All-State NICK 45 Class AAA by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers…Pennsylvania GOLDSMITH Football News All-Class AAA….named the No. 1 linebacker in DYER, IN/ Southeastern Pennsylvania by the Philadelphia Inquirer… ST. RITA OF CASCIA (IL) Philadelphia Daily News All-City…a two-way first-team All- Inter-Academic League selection at running back and line- P 6-2 210 SO* backer…first team All-Delaware County…first team All- Mainline…compiled 104 tackles and five sacks his senior year…also rushed for 818 yards and six touchdowns on 156 2015: Did not play in any games. 2014: Joined team as a carries (5.2 avg.) and had 11 receptions for 152 yards (13.8 training camp walk-on and redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A three- avg.)…moved from tight end to running back early in his senior sport star at St. Rita, earning three letters in football, three in season due to injuries and made his backfield debut with baseball and four in soccer...was a punter and kicker for the a 206-yard rushing effort on just 19 carries (10.8 avg.) in a Mustangs’ football team under Coach Todd Kuska...recipient of victory over The Lawrenceville School…led team to a 7-4 record the Tony Lawless Award as a soccer MVP of the Chicago and runner-up finish in the Inter-Ac League…first player in Catholic League South Division...Illinois High School Baseball Haverford School history to be selected for the Big 33 Football Coaches Association (IHSBCA) All-State Class 2A infielder... Classic…rated the No. 18 prospect in Pennsylvania by Rivals national finalist for the U.S. Army-Pro Football Hall of Fame and No. 29 by Scout…rated the nation’s No. 34 middle line- Award for Excellence, which honors achievement in athletics, backer by Scout…played under Coach Mike Murphy…also academics and community service. PERSONAL: Nicholas competed in track and field as a discus and shot-put thrower. William Goldsmith, born 11/21/95, is the son of Bill and Lisa PERSONAL: Matthew Thomas Galambos, born 3/21/95, is the Goldsmith...has one brother and one sister...father played grandson of Virginia Lux…has one brother and one sister… football at Boston University...biology major. media and professional communications major.

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6-7 6-6 OL OL JOHN GUY MA/ SOMERVILLE, NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL (NH) MIKE GRIMM PA/ BETHEL PARK, BETHEL PARK Redshirted as a true freshman…Big Michael Anthony Grimm II, born 1/29/96, isPERSONAL: Michael Anthony Grimm II, born Played in three games, primarily seeing time on the PAT/ Did not play in any games. 2014: 2015: Did not play in any games. four Grimm...has one sister...has the son of Mike and Nanette I level...enrolledthe Division football at who played college uncles in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. Highly regarded offensive line prospectfreshman. HIGH SCHOOL: Highly regarded offensive line at Bethel Park...selected All-Statewho was a three-year starter Sports Writers...PennsylvaniaClass AAAA by the Pennsylvania Post-Gazette AAAA... Pittsburgh All-Class team first News Football 25”...first “Terrific “Fabulous 22”...Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Bethel Park to threeteam All-Southeastern Conference...led to play in the Big 33WPIAL Class AAAA playoff berths...selected vs. Maryland)...rated Football Classic (Pennsylvania by14 No. Rivals, by prospect overall 8 No. Pennsylvania’s by Scout...played under Coach Jeff247Sports and No. 16 Metheny. 2015: 2014: field goal unit…also was a reserve at offensive guard. Played in 12 games on the PAT/field goal unit to earn his first Played in 12 games on the PAT/field letter…also served as a reserve offensive tackle. 2013: Played in in the LittleGreen over Bowling win 30-27 game, Pitt’s one Caesars Pizza Bowl. 2012: honoree. HIGH SCHOOL: Played East All-Academic Football Team School... Hampton New for end defensive and tackle offensive helped the Huskies to a 7-2 record, the Evergreen League Jack Etter Bowl... a berth in the NEPSAC and championship compiled under Coach Ed Kiley. 34 tackles as a senior...played born 8/16/93, is the son of John and PERSONAL: John Joseph Guy, in April one brother and one sister...graduated Elaina Guy...has with a degree in history and is now pursuing a second major in legal studies. PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 58 PLAYER PROFILES

Darrin Hall continued MALIK 21 HALL GAME BY GAME HENDERSON 2015 PLANTATION, FL/ HALLANDALE GAME ATT. YDS. TD REC. YDS. TD YSU 3 0 0 1 4 0 @AKRON 12 52 1 2 25 0 DB 6-0 185 FR* @IOWA 14 38 0 2 1 0 @VIRGINIA TECH DNP VIRGINIA DNP 2015: Enrolled at Pitt in January following his December @GEORGIA TECH 8 38 0 0 0 0 graduation from Hallandale High School…did not play in any @SYRACUSE 2 (-4) 0 0 0 0 NORTH CAROLINA DNP games and redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A starting cornerback NOTRE DAME 2 4 0 0 0 0 who helped Hallandale to an 11-1 record and the Florida 6A @DUKE 5 14 0 0 0 0 playoffs as a senior…played under Coach Dameon Jones…a LOUISVILLE 3 10 0 0 0 0 relative newcomer to football, he did not start playing the MIAMI 12 103 1 0 0 0 game until his sophomore year of high school…despite his VS. NAVY 3 2 0 0 0 0 inexperience, Henderson garnered multiple FBS scholarship offers prior to his senior year, including Arkansas and Indiana. PERSONAL: Malik Jerrod Henderson, born 12/8/96, is the son of Bethany Taylor…has five sisters and three brothers… CALVIN 70 enrolled in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. HAMILTON PHILADELPHIA, PA/EASTERN CHRISTIAN (MD) ACADEMY (MILFORD) QUADREE 10 HENDERSON DL 6-0 315 FR* WILMINGTON, DE/ ALEXIS I. DU PONT 2015: Joined team as a training camp walk-on and redshirted. PREP SCHOOL: Spent the 2014-15 academic year at Milford (N.Y.) WR 5-8 190 SO Academy, where he was a starting defensive tackle under Coach Bill Chaplick…compiled 43 tackles, 19 TFLs, five sacks, three caused fumbles and three fumble recoveries…helped Milford 2015: Played in nine games to letter as a true freshman, to an 8-3 record against a schedule comprised primarily of contributing as a wide receiver and kick returner…led Pitt collegiate competition. HIGH SCHOOL: A two-year starter at with 504 kickoff return yards on 18 attempts (28.0 avg.)… defensive tackle and fullback for Eastern Christian…selected to took the opening kickoff of the Military Bowl against Navy 100 the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Private yards for a touchdown…it was the Panthers’ first 100-yard School All-State Team as a defensive lineman…played under kickoff return TD since 1990 (Ricky Turner against West Coach Chris Purnell. PERSONAL: Calvin Hamilton, born 5/26/95, Virginia)…totaled two receptions on the year (both against is the son of Calvin and Patricia Hamilton…has one brother… Youngstown State in the opener)…also rushed twice for five enrolled in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. yards (a three-yard rush against YSU and a two-yard run at Duke). HIGH SCHOOL: The top overall prospect in Delaware according to ESPN, Rivals and Scout…selected first team All-Delaware Interscholastic Football Coaches Association (DIFCA) at three different positions—wide receiver, defensive back and returner…as a senior, had 36 receptions for 826 yards (22.9 avg.) and 13 touchdowns…on defense had 37 tackles and four interceptions…had two kickoff return TDs… was a two-way starter at wide receiver and cornerback in each of his three varsity seasons at A.I. du Pont…as a junior, compiled 31 catches for 831 yards (26.8 avg.) and 10 touch- downs, while rushing for 164 yards and a TD on 16 carries (10.3 avg.)…also had five touchdowns on returns (two

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RACHID 29 IBRAHIM CAREER STATISTICS IBRAHIM RUSHING G/GS ATT. YARDS AVG. LONG TD PTS. 2013 13/0 27 136 5.0 32 0 0 ROCKVILLE, MD/ 2014 13/0 33 263 8.0 50 0 0 AVALON TOTAL 26/0 60 399 6.7 50 0 0

RB 6-1 195 JR* RECEIVING G/GS REC. YARDS AVG. LONG TD PTS. 2013 13/0 9 88 9.8 23 1 6 2014 13/0 11 73 6.6 26 0 0 2015: Did not play in any games and redshirted after sustaining a TOTAL 26/0 20 161 8.1 26 1 6 torn Achilles (left) during training camp. 2014: Played in all 13 KICK RETURNS KICK RET. YARDS AVG. LONG TD PTS. games as a reserve running back...averaged 8.0 yards per 2013 6 119 19.8 26 0 0 carry, netting 263 yards on 33 carries...added 11 receptions for 2014 2 30 15.0 15 0 0 73 yards (6.6 avg.) and two kickoff returns for 30 yards (15.0 TOTAL 8 149 18.6 26 0 0 avg.) on the year...posted career highs with 91 yards on 14 carries (6.5 avg.) in the season opener vs. Delaware...had 66 IBRAHIM GAME BY GAME yards on just three carries (22.0 avg.) against Georgia Tech... had a career-long 50-yard run in the Georgia Tech contest...had 23 2014 yards on three carries (7.7 avg.) against Syracuse. 2013: Played GAME ATT. YDS. TD REC. YDS. TD in all 13 games as a true freshman reserve running back... DELAWARE 14 91 0 0 0 0 rushed for 136 yards on 27 carries (5.0 avg.)...had nine receptions @BOSTON COLLEGE 0 0 0 0 0 0 for 88 yards (9.8 avg.) and a TD...had a season-high 51 rushing @FIU 1 5 0 1 3 0 yards on four carries (12.8 avg.) vs. Miami and also caught a IOWA 0 0 0 0 0 0 23-yard TD pass against the Hurricanes...had 26 yards on four AKRON 1 10 0 3 40 0 carries (6.5 avg.) and one catch for 17 yards vs. Virginia... @VIRGINIA 0 0 0 1 (-5) 0 VIRGINIA TECH 0 0 0 2 (-4) 0 began returning kickoffs in the final three games of the year GEORGIA TECH 3 66 0 1 9 0 and averaged 19.8 yards on six returns (119 yards)...had a DUKE 2 10 0 0 0 0 season-long 26-yard kick return vs. Miami. HIGH SCHOOL: @NORTH CAROLINA 2 5 0 0 0 0 First-team Maryland Small School All-State performer...three- SYRACUSE 3 23 0 1 8 0 time Capital Area Football Conference (CAFC) Offensive Player @MIAMI 2 11 0 0 0 0 of the Year...averaged 9.1 yards per carry for his three-year VS. HOUSTON 5 42 0 2 22 0 varsity career en route to a school-record 4,835 rushing yards... had seven career games with more than 200 rushing yards, 2013 including a school-record 370-yard effort his senior year against GAME ATT. YDS. TD REC. YDS. TD Riverdale Baptist...broke the Maryland single-game scoring FLORIDA STATE 1 0 0 0 0 0 record with 50 points (eight touchdowns and one 2-point NEW MEXICO 4 20 0 0 0 0 @DUKE 1 0 0 1 1 0 conversion) in a 64-55 victory over Model...his eight TDs in the VIRGINIA 4 26 0 1 17 0 game tied the state mark as he rushed for 298 yards on just 29 @VIRGINIA TECH 5 17 0 0 0 0 carries (10.3 avg.)...led Avalon to three consecutive CAFC OLD DOMINION 6 17 0 0 0 0 championships with a combined record of 25-8 (.758)...rated @NAVY 1 3 0 4 33 0 the No. 22 overall prospect in Maryland by Scout...selected to @GEORGIA TECH 0 0 0 0 0 0 play in the Maryland Crab Bowl, a senior all-star game show- NOTRE DAME 0 0 0 0 0 0 casing top players from Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and NORTH CAROLINA 0 0 0 0 0 0 the Big 33 Football Classic (Pennsylvania vs. Maryland)... @SYRACUSE 1 2 0 0 0 0 played under Coach Tad Shields...also played basketball for MIAMI 4 51 0 3 37 1 VS. BOWLING GREEN 0 0 0 0 0 0 Avalon. PERSONAL: Rachid J. Ibrahim (pronounced rah-sheed e-brah-heem), born 1/14/95, is the son of Victoire and the late Ali Ibrahim...speaks fluent French...has one brother... communication major.

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6-3 DL TYRIQUE JARRETT PITTSBURGH, PA/TAYLOR ALLDERDICE (MILFORD) PLAYER PROFILES PLAYER PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE Played in 12 games, making eight starts at nosePlayed in 12 games, making 2015: 20 tackles, seven TFLs and two sacks on tackle…totaled the year…named the ACC Co-Defensive Lineman of the for his performance at Akron...had three tackles for Week loss and five total stops in helping to limit the Zips to just win…had four tackles with 24-7 110 total yards in Pitt’s a TFL against Navy in the Military Bowl…had a seven-yard State…had sack assists sack against Youngstown and Louisville. 2014: Played in eight Tech against Virginia letter first earn his as a reserve defensive tackle to games …totaled eight tackles on the year…had a season-high four stops vs. Iowa. 2013: Enrolled at the University of transfer… prep-school mid-year a as January in Pittsburgh two games (Florida State and initial played in the season’s New Mexico) as a reserve nose tackle…had one assisted tackle vs. Florida State. PREP SCHOOL: Spent the 2012 aseason at Milford Academy and helped the Falcons to of 7-4 record against a schedule comprised largely collegiatetackles, 26 competition…totaled seven tackles (returned for a touchdown)for loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception Bill coach Milford under goal field blocked one and top 20 prep school Chaplick…rated one of the country’s prospects by Rivals. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned status as the top lineman in 2011 at Taylor Pittsburgh City League’s Allderdice…was a two-way standout who led the Dragons to the City League title game as a senior…Pennsylvania Football News All-Class AAAA…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Quaker Valley to an 8-3 record and the 2013 WPIAL Class and the to an 8-3 record Valley Quaker include Pittsburgh year honors AA playoffs…junior as Conference 25” and All-Century “Terrific Tribune-Review the No. player and defensive back…rated an all-purpose and No. 40 by in Pennsylvania by Scout 33 overall prospect foot- under Coach John Tortorea…played ESPN….played butagreement cooperative a through for Quaker Valley ball did not field Cornell High School (Cornell graduated from a in basketball at also starred football program)…Jackson per game in earning Cornell, averaging 28 points All-State Class A honors as aPennsylvania Sports Writers record 51 points insenior…scored a Cornell single-game PERSONAL: Dane Tyrez a 92-63 win against Rochester. the son of Joy Faulkner…hasJackson, born 11/29/96, is Dietrichthe in brother…enrolled one and sisters two School of Arts and Sciences.

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6-0 6-0 0-0 TFL SACKS 2 TOT DB LB DANE JACKSON CORAOPOLIS, PA/CORNELL (QUAKER VALLEY) OLUWASEUN OLUWASEUN IDOWU WEXFORD, PA/ ALLEGHENY NORTH 1 AT 1 UT 10/0 G/GS PERSONAL: Oluwaseun Elacne Idowu, born 8/16/96, Redshirted as a true freshman. HIGH SCHOOL: One of 2015 IDOWU CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE 2015: limited top dual-threat quarterbacks, Jackson was the WPIAL’s to four games as a senior due to a preseason knee injury… but, following hissustained the injury in training camp final four rehabilitation, was able to play in Quaker Valley’s abbreviatedan back…in defensive and quarterback at contests season, completed 31-of-62 passes for 539 yards and seven touchdowns, and rushed for 286 yards and five TDs on 48 carries onrecovery fumble a and interceptions two avg.)…had (5.9 defense…compiled more than 2,000 yards in total offense as a junior (1,111 rushing and 975 passing) and was responsible for 23 touchdowns (10 rushing and 13 passing) in leading is the son of John Idowu...prefers to be called “Seun” (pronounced major. like Shawn)...has one brother and one sister...history Played in 10 games in special teams capacities to letter2015: Played in 10 games in special recording two tackles on the year, in his first active season...had season at safety but ultimatelyboth at Duke…began the 2014: Joined team as a training transitioned to linebacker. HIGH SCHOOL: Contributed incamp walk-on and redshirted. AAAA power North Allegheny, diverse ways for WPIAL Class backdefensive and linebacker receiver, back, playing running carried 68 times for 337 yards a senior, during his career...as had 10 receptions for 156(4.9 avg.) and six touchdowns...also Allegheny’s North for junior a TD...as a and avg.) (15.6 yards Idowu rushed for 405 yards16-0 state championship team, avg.)...played under Coach Artand four TDs on 53 carries (7.6 a track and field letterman...Scholar-Athlete Walker...also honoree. PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 62 PLAYER PROFILES

Tyrique Jarrett continued first team All-Class AAA…rated the No. 2 overall prospect in Pennsylvania by Rivals and No. 7 by Scout…Pittsburgh Post- “Terrific 25”…two-time first team All-City League…selected Gazette “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific to play in the Big 33 Football Classic…rated Pennsylvania’s 25”…two-time first team All-Big Nine Conference…had 74 No. 16 overall prospect and top defensive tackle by Scout as a pancake blocks as a senior…had 25 tackles, six tackles for senior…played under Allderdice coach Jerry Haslett. loss and two sacks on defense…was a four-year varsity PERSONAL: Tyrique J. Jarrett, born 2/16/94, is the son of player at Belle Vernon and three-year starter under Coach Tamara Harrell and Jason Jarrett…has two brothers and one Aaron Krepps…helped BVA to four WPIAL Class AAA playoff sister…father played football at Slippery Rock University... berths…selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic administration of justice major. (Pennsylvania vs. Maryland)…also a track and field standout who set the BVA shot-put record. PERSONAL: Dorian Leon JARRETT CAREER STATISTICS Johnson, born 10/21/94, is the son of Lisa Cotton…has three sisters…cousin Scott Booker played safety at Kent State and DEFENSE G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACKS FR INT PBU now is the tight ends coach and special teams coordinator at 2013 2/0 0 1 1 0-0 0.0 0 0 0 Notre Dame…administration of justice major. 2014 8/0 1 7 8 0-0 0.0 0 0 0 2015 12/8 14 6 20 7.0-25 2.0 0 0 0 TOTAL 22/8 15 14 29 7.0-25 2.0 0 0 0 PATRICK 91 JONES II DORIAN 53 CHESAPEAKE, VA/ JOHNSON GRASSFIELD BELLE VERNON, PA/ DL 6-5 250 FR BELLE VERNON AREA

OL 6-5 315 SR Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in January 2016 and participated in spring drills. HIGH SCHOOL: Rated the No. 1 defensive end in Virginia by Scout…compiled 83 tackles, 12.5 2015: Started all 13 games at left guard and was selected tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks as a senior at Grassfield…first second team All-ACC by league coaches and media…extended team Group 6A All-State…American Family Insurance ALL- his streak of consecutive starts to 27 games, dating back USA Virginia Football Team…Co-Defensive Player of the Year to his freshman season in 2013. 2014: After lettering as a in the Monitor-Merrimac Conference…All-6A South Region… freshman, Johnson moved into a full-time starting role on Pitt’s The Virginian-Pilot All-Tidewater…led Grassfield to an 8-4 offensive line his sophomore year…started all 13 games at record and the Virginia Group 6A playoffs as a senior…rated left guard. 2013: Became the first true freshman to start a the No. 25 overall prospect in Virginia by ESPN and No. 26 by game on Pitt’s offensive line since 2006…played in 12 games Scout…played under Coach Martin Asprey. PERSONAL: Patrick overall, starting three contests…made two starts at left Allen Jones II, born 9/29/98, is the son of Patrick Sr. and tackle (Nov. 2 at Georgia Tech and Nov. 16 vs. North Carolina) Angela Jones…has two sisters…enrolled in the Dietrich and one start at right guard (Dec. 26 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl School of Arts and Sciences. vs. Bowling Green)…named to the ESPN.com ACC All-Bowl Team for his performance in the Panthers’ 30-27 win over Bowling Green…helped Pitt produce 487 yards (255 rushing and 232 passing) vs. BGSU…lone missed contest was the JARYD 55 opener vs. Florida State. HIGH SCHOOL: A product of nearby JONES-SMITH Belle Vernon Area High who earned status as one of the CAMDEN, NJ/ nation’s top offensive linemen…rated a 5-star prospect and WEST CATHOLIC (PA) the nation’s No. 2 offensive tackle by Rivals…named to the Rivals 100 (No. 31) and ESPN 150 (No. 29) national prospect lists…impressed at the Under Armour All-America Game, OL 6-7 325 JR* which showcased 90 of the top high school senior players at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla….first team MaxPreps 2015: Did not play in any games after sustaining an offseason Medium School All-American…selected All-State Class AAA by right knee injury. 2014: Played in 13 games, starting three the Pennsylvania Sports Writers…Pennsylvania Football News contests at left tackle in his first active season...starting

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0 0 0 0 PBU 65 0 INT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FR 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 TFL SACKS 9 9 6 24 TOT 5 AT William Ryan Lewis, born 4/15/94, isWilliam Ryan Lewis, born 4/15/94, PLAYER PROFILES PLAYER 5 4 8 1 6 0 19 UT PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 13/0 12/0 13/0 38/0 G/GS PERSONAL: 2013 LEWIS CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE 2014 2015 TOTAL Played in 12 games, Played 2014: for a 28-yard touchdown. Amara teams… on special cornerback and as a reserve serving six a career-high the season…had nine tackles on totaled 2013: Played inseason opener vs. Delaware. tackles in the served also and capacities teams special in games 13 all on the season… nine tackles as a reserve safety…totaled Mexico. 2012: two tackles vs. New had a season-high Led all a true freshman. HIGH SCHOOL: Redshirted as classifications thanWashington with more in the state of team as a senior at Eastlake…first 1,700 yards rushing Class 4A All-State…All- Associated Press Washington nearly 9.5 yards perKingCo 4A Crest Division…averaged yards and 25 touch- carry en route to 1,706 rushing a 10-2 record and the downs…led Eastlake to Lewis...has two brothers and Kimmberly and Will of son the Millersville at one sister…father played cornerback University before going on to a pro career with the NFL’s Houston Gamblers as well as the Seattle Seahawks, USFL’s 12Canadian Football League…Will Lewis also served theyears in the Seahawks’ front office and is presently director of pro scouting for the Kansas City Chiefs…Ryan (1979- Lewis is the nephew of former Pitt cornerback Tim who Packers Bay the Green a first-round draft pick of 82), has gone on to an extensive career as an assistant coach in the NFL…has three cousins who played football at Pitt: safety Louis Riddick (1987-90), who played six years in the NFL and is now an analyst for ESPN; cornerback Ian Riddick Roberts (2007-11)... (2000-01); and linebacker Tristan quarterfinals of the WIAA Class 4A playoffs…rated the No.quarterfinals of the WIAA Class Scout…played by Washington 13 prospect in the state of the in Gene Dales…selected to play Coach under annual Association’s Coaches Football State Washington at Eastlake and All-State Game…also ran track East-West Track at the 4A WIAA State placed fifth in the 100 meters a school record time of 10.7and Field Championships with seconds. graduated in April with a degree in administration of justice and is now pursuing a second major in legal studies.

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6-0 LS DB FLINT, MI/ FLINT, POWERS CATHOLIC JAKE KNIGHT RYAN LEWIS WA/ SEATTLE, EASTLAKE Joined team as a fall walk-on and redshirted. HIGH Played in all 13 games as a reserve cornerback and 2015: SCHOOL: A center and long snapper at Flint Powers Catholic under Coach Bob Buckel…an all-league and all-city performer as a senior when he helped team to an 8-4 record, the district championship and state playoffs…also lettered in lacrosse… PERSONAL: Jacob Michael Knight, born National Honor Society. 1/23/97, is the son of Mark and Kay Knight…has two brothers and one sister…natural sciences major. assignments came against Virginia, Syracuse and Miami.and Syracuse Virginia, against came assignments AttendedHIGH SCHOOL: freshman. as a true 2013: Redshirted he was School, where Catholic High West Philadelphia’s Sports Pennsylvania the by AA Class All-State selected AA... News first team All-Class Writers...Pennsylvania Football League... Pennsylvania...All-Catholic All-Southeastern led lineman who News All-City...two-way Philadelphia Daily AA Class League Catholic the record, 7-4 a to Catholic West under and the PIAA playoffs as a senior...played championship No. 27 prospect in PennsylvaniaCoach Brian Fluck...rated the the Chesapeake Bowl, a seniorby Scout...selected to play in from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, all-star game featuring players and the District of Virginia West Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, in the Big 33 Football ClassicColumbia...also selected to play addition to football, lettered in(Pennsylvania vs. Maryland)...in PERSONAL: West Catholic. at basketball and track and field Jaryd Emanuel Jones-Smith, born 9/3/95, is the son of ShirleyJaryd Emanuel Jones-Smith, Edward Jones...has one brotherAnn Smith and the late James major. and one sister...communication 2015: prominent special teams contributor…totaled six tackles on including a season-high two stops at Georgia Tech… the year, blocked a punt at Iowa that was returned by teammate Pat PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 64 PLAYER PROFILES

COLTON 40 AVONTE 14 LIVELY MADDOX LAKE DALLAS, TX/ DETROIT, MI/ LAKE DALLAS MARTIN LUTHER KING

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2015: Played in eight games, serving on special teams and as 2015: Started all 13 games at cornerback…received Honorable a reserve fullback to earn his first letter…had one tackle on the Mention All-ACC recognition from the media after compiling 75 year, a solo stop against Notre Dame on the punt coverage unit. tackles, 12 pass breakups, three interceptions and a blocked 2014: Played in one game, the season opener vs. Delaware. kick…led Pitt in both INTs and PBUs…compiled nine tackles, 2013: Joined team as a fall walk-on and redshirted. HIGH a career-high four pass breakups and one interception SCHOOL: Versatile talent on both sides of the ball for Lake (returned 30 yards for a TD) against Louisville…had a game- Dallas...named All-District 5-4A at defensive end and as a tight ending interception at the Pitt 44 in the Panthers’ 31-28 win at end/fullback...compiled 73 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 10 Georgia Tech…had career-high 10 tackles against Miami… sacks and 20 hurries as a senior...also rushed for 68 yards and named the ACC Specialist of the Week for his performance a touchdown on seven carries (9.7 avg.)...led team to a 7-5 against Youngstown State…had an 89-yard kickoff return for record and the Texas state playoffs his final year...played under a touchdown against YSU and had three returns for 140 yards Coach Mike Young...was also the district champion in the overall (46.7 avg.)…totaled six kickoff returns for 182 yards discus as a senior. PERSONAL: Colton John Lively, born 7/25/94, (30.3 avg.) on the season…blocked a Navy extra point attempt is the son of J.W. and Charla Lively...has one brother and one in the Military Bowl…named to the ACC All-Academic Football sister...communication major. Team for the second time. 2014: Made immediate contributions as a true freshman cornerback, playing in all 13 games and starting six contests...started the final five contests of the season beginning with the Nov. 1 Duke game...totaled 32 NICO 27 tackles and three PBUs on the year...posted season highs with LODOVICO seven tackles and three PBUs at North Carolina...had five MURRYSVILLE, PA/ tackles in both the Miami and Houston (Armed Forces Bowl) FRANKLIN REGIONAL games...also contributed as a kickoff return specialist, averaging 19.9 yards on 11 returns (219 yards)...had a season-long return LB 6-1 230 JR* of 35 yards vs. Akron...named to the ACC All-Academic Football Team. HIGH SCHOOL: One of the top athletes in the state of Michigan...played only two years of football at Martin Luther 2015: Did not play in any games. 2014: Joined Pitt as a fall King but was an incredibly versatile performer...played slot walk-on…did not play in any games per NCAA transfer guide- receiver, running back and defensive back and also returned lines. AT KENT STATE (2013): Did not play in any games and kicks...on offense, averaged an impressive 27.3 yards per catch redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A first-team All-Greater Allegheny as a senior, totaling 35 receptions for 956 yards and 14 touch- Conference selection at quarterback as a senior…compiled downs...averaged 11.0 yards per rush with 717 yards and four 2,223 yards in total offense (1,700 yards passing and 523 TDs on 65 carries...a shutdown corner who helped the King rushing)…led team to an 8-3 record and the quarterfinals of Crusaders limit opponents to just 10.9 points per game...had the WPIAL Class AAA playoffs…played under Coach Greg four interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns...also Botta…Honors graduate. PERSONAL: Nicholas Santino had two punt return TDs...Associated Press All-State...MLive. Lodovico, born 9/13/94, is the son of Antonio and Danette com Metro Detroit “Dream Team”...Detroit News first team All- Lodovico…has two brothers and one sister…both brothers Metro...led team to a 10-2 record and the semifinals of the played college football (Geno at Duquesne and Marco at Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) state Robert Morris)...public service major. playoffs...rated the No. 6 overall prospect in Michigan by Scout, No. 15 by 247Sports and No. 22 by Rivals...played under Coach Dale Harvel...selected to play in the Ohio-Michigan High School Border Classic all-star game...also a standout in baseball and basketball. PERSONAL: Avonte Michael Maddox, born 3/31/96, is the son of Michael Maddox and Melanie Jackson...has two brothers and one sister...communication major.

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LB JIM MEDURE NEW CASTLE, PA/ NESHANNOCK PLAYER PROFILES PLAYER PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE Anthony Lee McKee Jr., born 12/21/95,born Jr., McKee Anthony Lee PERSONAL: HIGH SCHOOL: A starter since his freshman season Joined team as a training camp walk-on and red- sacks and three interceptions, returning one for a 90-yard one for a returning three interceptions, sacks and was Ridge, at Walnut linebacker a junior touchdown…as All-Ohio Division II, District first team All-Central named All- Dispatch Columbus team) and to The II (third Division to play in the Ohio (second team)…selected Metro Team North- Coaches Association (OHSFCA) High School Football Border Classic... Classic and Ohio-Michigan South All-Star top one of Ohio’s 300 (No. 263)…rated named to the Scout 17), (No. 247Sports 12), (No. ESPN by prospects overall 25 (No. 24)…rated one of theScout (No. 18) and Rivals and top 25 outside linebackers by Scout (No. 22) nation’s Marion-Franklin coach BrianESPN (No. 25)…played under Haffele. Hinton…hasDawn and Sr. of Anthony McKee the son is in the Dietrichthree sisters and one brother…enrolled School of Arts and Sciences. 2015: shirted. varsity career coincided with the at Neshannock, Medure’s best three-year period in school history…the Lancers made three consecutive WPIAL Class A playoff berths from Big2012-14, reaching the semifinals each year…was the as a senior Seven Conference Defensive Player of the Year leading Neshannock to an 11-1 overall record linebacker, and the Big Seven title with a 7-0 mark…first team All-Big Seven at tight end…Pennsylvania Football News All-Class Fred Coach under Mention…played Honorable A Mozzocio…also lettered in track and field and basketball… PERSONAL: James Paul National Honor Society member. Medure, born 1/13/97, is the son of Jim and Erin Medure… has two brothers and one sister…enrolled in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.

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6-2 AVG. 19.9 30.3 23.6 6-2 205 0-0 TFL SACKS 1.0-5 KEE JR. c ALONE TOT 107 1.0-5 LB c WR M COLUMBUS, OH/ MARION-FRANKLIN ANTHONY 219 182 401 YARDS DALLAS, TX/ JESUIT COLLEGE PREP KELLEN M AT 29 6 26 6 32 52 23 75 78 11 17 UT KICK RET. 13/6 G/GS 13/13 26/19 An all-district wide receiver at Jesuit College Prep HIGH SCHOOL: Highlytrue freshman. HIGH a as Redshirted Played in seven games, serving on special teams and as DEFENSE MADDOX CAREER STATISTICS MADDOX 2014 2015 TOTAL KICK RETURNS 2014 2015 TOTAL 2015: sevenonly Ohio linebacker prospect…played in recruited games as a senior at Marion-Franklin due to transfer guidelines…played at Walnut Ridge as a junior and sophomore… and junior Ridge as a Walnut at guidelines…played All-Ohio Division IV Special Mention and first team All-Central wide District Division IV as a senior…played free safety, receiver and punter for Marion-Franklin…had 63 tackles, four a reserve wide receiver to earn his first letter. 2014: a reserve wide receiver to earn his first letter. HIGHteam as a training camp walk-on and redshirted. SCHOOL: 13under Coach Brandon Hickman...compiled 1,069 yards and touchdowns on 66 receptions as a senior (16.2 avg.)...helped seasons, (.731) his final two varsity record a 19-7 team to areaone and championships bi-district of pair a including and title...also lettered in track and field...chairman co-founder of the American/African Outreach Society (AAOS). PERSONAL: Kellen Loftin McAlone, born 5/17/95, is the son of in the Michael and JoAnne McAlone...has one sister...enrolled College of Business Administration. 2015: PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 66 PLAYER PROFILES

REGGIE 15 MITCHELL CAREER STATISTICS MITCHELL DEFENSE G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACKS FR INT PBU PITTSBURGH, PA/ 2012* 1/0 0 0 0 0-0 0.0 0 0 0 SHADY SIDE ACADEMY 2014 13/13 44 18 62 3.0-13 1.0 0 0 7 2015 6/2 12 3 15 0.5-0 0.0 0 0 1 TOTAL 20/15 56 21 77 3.5-13 1.0 0 0 8 DB 6-0 200 SR* * AT WISCONSIN

2015: A returning starter in the secondary, Mitchell was limited to just six games and two starting assignments as a JUSTIN junior due to a foot injury…starts came at free safety against 56 Youngstown State and Navy (Military Bowl)…totaled 15 tack- MOODY les, a TFL assist and one PBU on the year…had a season-high PHILADELPHIA, PA/ eight stops against Navy. 2014: Started all 13 games and GEORGE WASHINGTON displayed valuable versatility in his first active season at Pitt…started the first eight games at cornerback before moving DL 6-3 285 JR* to strong safety for the final five contests…switched to safety due to Terrish Webb’s season-ending injury (Webb was injured against Georgia Tech on Oct. 25)…totaled 62 tackles, three 2015: Played in six games as a reserve nose tackle…had one TFLs and one sack…led Pitt with seven PBUs and tied for the tackle (at Duke) on the season. 2014: Played in all 13 games team lead with two forced fumbles...named the ACC Defensive at defensive tackle, starting two contests (Miami and the Back of the Week for his performance in Pitt’s 21-16 win over Armed Forces Bowl vs. Houston)...totaled nine tackles, a sack Virginia Tech…Mitchell collected a career- and game-high 10 and two PBUs on the year...had a season-high two tackles at tackles (nine solo) and forced two fumbles against the Boston College...had a five-yard sack at FIU.2013: Redshirted Hokies…had an eight-yard sack (the first of his career) in the as a true freshman. HIGH SCHOOL: Starred for Philadelphia Delaware season opener…had a career-high three PBUs at Public League power George Washington on both sides of the FIU…selected to the ACC All-Academic Football Team. 2013: ball...rated the No. 1 defensive end in Southeastern Transferred to Pitt from Wisconsin prior to the season and sat Pennsylvania by the Philadelphia Inquirer...selected to play in out the year under NCAA guidelines. AT WISCONSIN (2012): the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, which showcased 100 of Played in one game (at Nebraska) on special teams as a true the nation’s premier players at The Home Depot Center in Los freshman. HIGH SCHOOL: A standout quarterback and Angeles...first team All-Southeastern Pennsylvania...two-time defensive back at Shady Side Academy…selected All-State Philadelphia All-Public League...Philadelphia Daily News All- Class AA on defense by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers and City...in addition to defensive end, was a starter at offensive Pennsylvania Football News…selected All-Allegheny guard...compiled 65 tackles, 20.5 TFLs, 12.5 sacks, six forced Conference on both sides of the ball…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette fumbles and four fumble recoveries as a senior...led George North “Fabulous 22”…named Shady Side Academy’s MVP as Washington to two Public League championships...rated the No. a senior after rushing for 1,420 yards, passing for 800 yards 20 prospect in Pennsylvania by Rivals and No. 30 by Scout... and scoring 22 touchdowns…two-time captain for Coach rated the No. 34 strongside defensive end by Rivals...played Dave Havern, a former quarterback at Pitt from 1968-71…in under Coach Ron Cohen...also lettered in basketball at George addition to football, Mitchell also lettered in basketball and Washington. PERSONAL: Justin Darnell Moody, born 3/23/95, is track and field.PERSONAL: Reginald Lee Mitchell, born the son of Katrina Moody...has one brother...administration of 5/15/94, is the son of Vicky Mitchell-Taylor and James Taylor… justice major. has two brothers…a relative through marriage of perennial Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis, the former Pitt standout MOODY CAREER STATISTICS (2004-06) who is now with the New York Jets…graduated in April DEFENSE G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACKS FR INT PBU with a degree in marketing and is currently enrolled in Pitt’s Katz 2014 13/2 6 3 9 1.0-5 1.0 0 0 2 Graduate School of Business. 2015 6/0 1 0 1 0-0 0.0 0 0 1 TOTAL 19/2 7 3 10 1.0-5 1.0 0 0 3

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6-4 0-0 TFL SACKS HIGH SCHOOL: A force on 4 OL TOT Played in all 13 games, starting ALEX OFFICER ROCHESTER, NY/ EASTRIDGE AT PLAYER PROFILES PLAYER 2 2 UT PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 13/0 G/GS MOTLEY CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE 2015 After serving as Pitt’s starting center the season 2015: After serving as Pitt’s and Officer shifted to right guard as a sophomore prior, started all 13 games…extended his streak of consecutive starts to 21 contests. 2014: 10 at center...made his first career start on Sept. 13 at FIU 10 at center...made following the season-ending injury to original starting week prior a at Boston 2013: College. Rowell Artie center Redshirted as a true freshman. ontackles 40 collecting Eastridge, at the ball of sides both the defensive line while paving the way for two 1,000-yard inrushers on offense...the top-rated offensive line prospect State Sportswriters according to Scout...New York New York first team Class A All-State as an Association (NYSSWA) All- was an NYSSWA offensive lineman...his junior year, State pick on the defensive line...three-time All-Monroe a to Eastridge Rochester...led All-Greater County...two-time 17-2 record (.895) his final two seasons, including a 10-1 mark and the Section V Class A championship his senior by Rivals the No. 6 overall prospect in New York year...rated and Scout...played under Coach Chad Green...four-time recipient. PERSONAL: Alexander Sabin Black Scholar Award born 10/28/95, is the son of Alivia Gaskins...has one Officer, studies major. brother...Africana total TDs for 78 points...selected to play in the Ohio Highin the play to points...selected TDs for 78 total (OHSFCA) North-South Association Football Coaches School in Ohio by prospects the top 60 overall one of Classic...rated Brian White...set under Coach Scout and 247Sports...played (10.63) and 200 in the 100 meters track school records phil-leap-pe) PERSONAL: Phillipie (pronounced meters (21.67). is the son of Phillipie and born 12/15/95, Roland Motley, the Dietrichsisters...enrolled in two Motley...has Gloria and Sciences. School of Arts - FR SO* 32 26

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5-10 5-11 Redshirted as a true freshman. Redshirted as a true freshman. DB RB MOTLEY COLUMBUS, OH/ HILLIARD DAVIDSON PHILLIPIE CHAWNTEZ CHAWNTEZ MOSS BEDFORD, OH/ BEDFORD Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in January 2016 and2016 January in Pittsburgh of University the at Enrolled HIGH SCHOOL: Rushed for moreparticipated in spring drills. a Bedford…as final two seasons at than 3,000 yards over his rushing season achieved a 2,000-yard andjunior, set a school 12-1a to Bedford touchdowns…led total 32 with record II playoffs that year…as a senior, record and the Ohio Division TDs…had a 294-yard rushingrushed for 1,356 yards and 14 against Lorain…rushed for 331game with seven touchdowns Mayfield…Lake Erie Leagueyards and three TDs against All-Star… Offensive Player of the Year…Cleveland.com 35 No. the nation’s Northeast Ohio Lakes All-District…rated 45the top one of Rivals…rated prospect by running back (No. 31), Rivals (No. 41) andoverall prospects in Ohio by ESPN Scout (No. 45)…played under Coach Sean Williams. PERSONAL: Chawntez (pronounced “shawn-tez”) Latrell Moss, MossCecil and Williams Aisha of son the is 11/8/97, born theSr….has three brothers and two sisters…enrolled in Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. HIGH SCHOOL: Speedy cornerback prospect who was also a Davidson...two-yearHilliard for offense on performer big-play onreceiver wide and back slot corner...played at starter Central offense...first team All-Ohio Capital Conference ofDivision...helped team to a 13-1 record and the semifinals the Ohio Division I (largest classification) state playoffs...aver aged 10.3 yards per rush, compiling 781 yards and nine incredible 27.6 yards an carries...averaged 76 on touchdowns per catch (nine receptions for 248 yards and four touchdowns)... in a 20-7 playoff victory over Pickerington North, had 130 receiving yards on just two catches (65.0 avg.) with both going for TDs (covering 50 and 80 yards)...on the season, scored 13 2015: Played in all 13 games, serving on special teams and as a reserve cornerback to letter in his first active season… two including a season-high totaled four tackles on the year, stops against Miami. 2014: PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 68 PLAYER PROFILES

TDs…led Canisius to a 20-2 record (.909) his final two QADREE seasons, including back-to-back MMA championships… 37 played under Coach Rich Robbins. PERSONAL: Qadree Waymond OLLISON Ollison, born 9/8/96, is the son of Vicki Harris and Wayne NIAGARA FALLS, NY/ Ollison…has three brothers and one sister…parents were CANISIUS college basketball players…father played at Buffalo State and mother played at Alabama State…communication major. RB 6-2 230 SO* OLLISON CAREER STATISTICS

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SALLE a 6-5 TE ORNDOFF PA/ WAYNESBURG, SETON-L SCOTT Played in all 13 games, making seven starts…averagedseven making games, 13 all in Played 2015: 18.8 yards per catch, totaling 13 receptions for 244 yards… ranked second on the team with five touchdown catches…had 63 receiving yards (on two catches) against a career-high touchdown…his 55-yard touch- including a 37-yard Virginia, longest State marked the down catch against Youngstown Iowa,reception of his career…also had TD grabs against North Carolina and Miami…selected to the ACC All-Academic Played 2014: for the second time in his career. Football Team for 24in 10 games as a reserve tight end…had four catches catchyards (6.0 avg.) and one touchdown on the year…TD was a two-yarder against Delaware. 2013: Enrolled at Pitt in January 2013 following his December graduation from Seton- first nine games, LaSalle High School…played in the season’s vs.starting five, before suffering a season-ending knee injury 9)…totaled six catches for 50 yards (8.3 Notre Dame (Nov. cameavg.) and two touchdowns on the year…TD receptions against New Mexico (four yards) and Duke (17 yards)…ACC honoree. HIGH SCHOOL: Considered All-Academic Football Team top 20 tight end prospects by Rivals and one of the nation’s Scout…two-time All-State Class AA selection by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers…two-time Pennsylvania Football News first team All-Class AA…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette South “Fabulous 22”…averaged 17.9 yards per catch (35 receptions team both seasons)...1290 “The Ticket” Defensive Player of the Defensive “The Ticket” seasons)...1290 team both averaged senior, a team All-Catholic...as first Year...three-time and eight for 614 yards 33 receptions per catch with 18.6 yards 13 pass deflec- 45 tackles, five sacks, touchdowns...totaled recoveries on fumbles and two fumble tions, three forced prospect in Delaware 5 overall a consensus Top defense...rated an 11-1 record and services...led team to by the major scouting his final three I state championship...in the Delaware Division (.816)...played to a combined 31-7 mark seasons, led team Salesianum to a 22-2 record inunder Coach Bill DiNardo...led in that first DIAA championship basketball and the school’s Delaware Boys Basketball Playersport...O’Neill was named the 13.5 points and 8.2 rebounds...also after averaging of the Year Brian Cormac O’Neill, bornlettered in lacrosse. PERSONAL: and Elizabeth O’Neill...has two9/15/95, is the son of Brendan from a family of athletes... sisters and one brother...comes aand mother was Dartmouth back at running played father Eamon was a soccer playerswimmer at Northeastern...brother at Northwestern...finance major. PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 70 PLAYER PROFILES

Scott Orndoff continued the country by Scout…rated the No. 25 overall prospect in Pennsylvania by Rivals and No. 33 by Scout…played under Coach Terry Smith…also a wrestling letterman at Gateway. 2013 PERSONAL: Jaymar Jordan Parrish, born 7/6/94, is the son of GAME REC. YDS. TD Jeff and Tiffany Parrish…has one brother and one sister… FLORIDA STATE 0 0 0 sociology major. NEW MEXICO 1 4 1 @DUKE 1 17 1 VIRGINIA 0 0 0 PARRISH CAREER STATISTICS @VIRGINIA TECH 0 0 0 OLD DOMINION 0 0 0 RUSHING G/GS ATT. YARDS AVG. LONG TD PTS. @NAVY 1 5 0 2013 13/6 4 10 2.5 5 0 0 @GEORGIA TECH 1 15 0 2014 13/13 0 0 — — 0 0 NOTRE DAME 2 9 0 2015 13/5 0 0 — — 0 0 NORTH CAROLINA DNP TOTAL 39/24 4 10 2.5 5 0 0 @SYRACUSE DNP MIAMI DNP RECEIVING G/GS REC. YARDS AVG. LONG TD PTS. VS. BOWLING GREEN DNP 2013 13/6 7 40 5.7 9 0 0 2014 13/13 4 25 6.2 9 0 0 2015 13/5 1 3 3.0 3 0 0 TOTAL 39/24 12 68 5.7 9 0 0 JAYMAR 31 PARRISH MONROEVILLE, PA/ ALEX 74 GATEWAY PAULINA CANONSBURG, PA/ TE 6-2 260 SR CANON-McMILLAN

2015: Played in all 13 games, starting five…made three OL 6-3 315 FR* starts at tight end and two lined up at fullback…had one reception for three yards against Virginia. 2014: Started all 13 2015: Redshirted as a true freshman. HIGH SCHOOL: A varsity games as an H-back and tight end…totaled four receptions starter at Class AAAA Canon-McMillan since his freshman for 25 yards (6.2 avg.) on the season…had a season-high two season…played on both sides of the line for the Big Macs but catches for 13 yards vs. Akron. 2013: Played in all 13 games, was especially distinguished on offense…Pennsylvania starting six as a true freshman…had four carries for 10 yards Football News second team All-Class AAAA…Pittsburgh Post- (2.5 avg.) and seven receptions for 40 yards (5.7 avg.)…had Gazette South “Fabulous 22”…The Almanac “Pigskin a season-long rush of five yards at Navy…had season highs Premieres”…All-Southeastern Conference…rated the No. 12 in receptions (three) and receiving yards (19) at Syracuse. overall prospect in Pennsylvania by ESPN, No. 13 by Rivals, No. HIGH SCHOOL: Starred at tight end and linebacker at 19 by 247Sports and No. 21 by Scout…played under Canon- Gateway…team’s leading tackler as a senior with 83 stops… McMillan head coaches Ron Coder and Terry George…also added nine TFLs, five sacks and a fumble recovery for a touch- earned four letters in lacrosse and two in wrestling. down…averaged 19.2 yards per catch at tight end with 17 PERSONAL: Alex David Ray Paulina, born 12/12/96, is the son receptions for 326 yards and a TD…Pennsylvania Football of David and Christine Paulina…has one sister…enrolled in News first team All-Class AAAA…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. East “Fabulous 22”...first team All-Foothills Conference…led Gateway to a 9-2 overall record, the Foothills Conference title with an 8-0 league mark and the WPIAL Class AAAA playoffs as a senior…the Gators went 18-5 (.783) his final two seasons…selected to play in the Chesapeake Bowl, a senior all-star game featuring players from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia…also picked for the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) East-West All-Star Game…rated one of the top four fullback prospects in

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6-2 QB NATHAN NATHAN PETERMAN FL/ JACKSONVILLE, TRAIL BARTRAM Enrolled at Pitt in June as a graduate transfer from the the from transfer graduate a as June in Pitt at Enrolled 2015: in all 13 games, starting theUniversity of Tennessee…played 61.5% of final 11 contests at quarterback…completed with 20 touchdowns and eighthis passes for 2,287 yards in the ACC in completioninterceptions…finished second passes and fourth in passingpercentage, third in touchdown a 45-34 win over Louisvilleefficiency (138.57)…engineered yards232 for 34) of (22 passes his of 64.7% completing by four touchdowns…each of his TD strikes and a career-high in the second quarter… against the Cardinals occurred (17 of 24) for 222 yards andcompleted 70.8% of his passes to a 31-28 Pitt Virginia…led two TDs in a 26-19 win over completing 66.7% of his passes (14 victory at Georgia Tech, averaged 6.2 yardsfor 162 yards and three TDs…also of 21) Yellow per rush (31 yards on five carries) against the twoJackets…after coming off the bench in the initial contests, Peterman made his first Pitt start at Iowa… ofovercame two first-quarter interceptions to complete 68.9% thehis passes (20 of 29) for 219 yards and two TDs against finalHawkeyes…his finest moment at Iowa occurred in the 75-yard touchdown drive that quarter when he led a 13-play, featured two fourth-down conversion passes and an eight- Boyd) that tied the game with 52 yard scoring strike (to Tyler 262 yards on 27-of-42 seconds left…threw for a career-high North Carolina… against touchdown (64.3%) with one passes yards on eight carries (7.5 avg.) 60 a career-high for rushed TENNESSEE (2012-14): Played in 11 against Notre Dame. AT thegames and started two contests at quarterback for over the 2013 and ’14 seasons…completed 20-of- Volunteers two43 passes for 94 yards with two interceptions over those Southeastern 2012…three-time in years…redshirted Conference Academic Honor Roll student. HIGH SCHOOL: yardsCompleted 63% of his passes (199 of 315) for 2,932 2011…36in Trail Bartram at senior a as touchdowns 36 and TD passes ranked second all-time in St. Johns County history, 46 in 2004…Peterman also rushed Tebow’s trailing only Tim for 319 yards and five TDs…selected first team All-Florida The Florida Class 6A…St. Johns County Player of the Year… 12-2to a Bartram Trail Coast…led All-First Times-Union record and the Florida 6A semifinals as a senior…played in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl…rated the nation’s No. 10 quarterback prospect by Rivals…rated one of Florida’s top 50 overall prospects by Rivals (No. 43) and 247Sports (No. 50)…played under Coach Darrell Sutherland. PERSONAL: Nathan Michael Peterman, born 5/4/94, is the son of Chuck PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 72 PLAYER PROFILES

Tony Pilato continued Foothills Conference…rated Pennsylvania’s No. 17 overall BRIAN 53 prospect by 247Sports, No. 24 by Scout, No. 27 by Rivals and POPP No. 28 by ESPN…played under Coach Rich Bowen…Pilato LOVELAND, OH/ was a three-year starter in basketball who ranked among the LOVELAND WPIAL’s top post players…was a Tribune-Review “Terrific 10” honoree in that sport, averaging 13.1 points and nine LB 6-0 235 SO* rebounds as a senior…also a track and field letterman. PERSONAL: Anthony Julius Pilato, born 12/18/96, is the son of Sam and Vicki Pilato…has two brothers…father was an 2015: Did not play in any games. 2014: Joined team as a train- offensive lineman at Pitt (1980-82)…brother R.J. played ing camp walk-on and redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: An all-state basketball at Washington & Jefferson College…brother Gino linebacker as a senior for Ohio Division II champion Loveland... was a member of the football and track and field teams at helped the Tigers to a 15-0 record and first state title in school Carnegie Mellon University…enrolled in the Dietrich School of history...two-time first team All-Eastern Cincinnati Conference Arts and Sciences. (ECC)...Associated Press Division II All-Ohio (second team)... All-TriStateFootball.com (second team)...three-time ECC All- Academic selection...played under Coach Fred Cranford...High Honors graduate. PERSONAL: Brian Alexander Popp, born ZACH 84 9/19/95, is the son of Dave and Deb Popp...has two brothers... father played offensive tackle at Eastern Illinois University and POKER was a seventh-round NFL Draft pick of the New York Giants in OCONOMOWOC, WI/ 1989...finance major. OCONOMOWOC

TE 6-4 240 JR* EJUAN 5 2015: Limited to the season’s initial four games as a reserve PRICE defensive end due to a right foot fracture…totaled four tack- RANKIN, PA/ les, 1.5 TFLs and a sack on the year…had a season-high three WOODLAND HILLS stops with a TFL assist at Iowa…had a 10-yard sack in the opener against Youngstown State. 2014: Played in six games DL 6-0 255 SR* as a reserve defensive end to letter in his first active season... missed the final half of the season due to a shoulder injury. 2013: Redshirted as a true freshman. HIGH SCHOOL: Rated the 2015: After being limited to just six games over the prior three No. 6 overall prospect in Wisconsin by Scout...caught 50 seasons due to injuries, Price enjoyed a highly passes for 753 yards (15.1 avg.) and eight touchdowns as a productive and decorated 2015 campaign…started all 13 senior tight end...over his final two seasons had 80 receptions games at defensive end and compiled 48 tackles, 19.5 TFLs, for 1,106 yards (13.8 avg.) and 10 TDs...compiled 22 tackles, 11.5 sacks, one fumble recovery (returned 32 yards for a five tackles for loss, three sacks, an interception and a fumble touchdown), one forced fumble and a blocked kick…selected recovery at outside linebacker...also contributed as a punter, first team All-ACC by league coaches and media…finished kicker and return man...first team Wisconsin Football Coaches third (tied) in the media voting for ACC Defensive Player of the Association (WFCA) All-State...two-time All-Wisconsin Little Year…led the ACC and ranked eighth nationally in sacks per Ten selection...two-time WFCA All-South Central Region and game (0.88 avg.)…finished fourth in the ACC and 11th all-district...named the top tight end at the National nationally in TFLs per game (1.5 avg.)…was an unblockable Underclassmen Combine in Chicago...played under Coach force in Pitt’s 45-34 triumph over Louisville, collecting Ryan McMillen...also a four-year track and field letterman and 10 tackles, six TFLs and five sacks…his sack total was the a three-year varsity basketball starter...first-team all-state highest by a Bowl Subdivision player in 2015 and fell one shy performer in the shot put. PERSONAL: Zachary Aaron Poker, of the national record…received a wide array of accolades for born 11/8/94, is the son of Gene and Amy Poker...has one his Louisville performance and was named the Chuck brother...father played basketball at the University of Bednarik Award National Defensive Player of the Week, the Wisconsin-Stevens Point...grandfather (Larry Poker) played Football Writers Association of America’s AutoNation National basketball at the University of Wisconsin-Madison...mechanical Defensive Player of the Week, Athlon’s National Defensive engineering major. Player of the Week and the ACC’s Defensive Lineman of the Week…Price also was given a “Helmet Sticker” by Joe

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Did not play in any games. OL LS AARON REESE CHAMBERSBURG, PA/ CHAMBERSBURG AREA PAT QUIRIN PA/PITTSBURGHPITTSBURGH, CENTRAL CATHOLIC Played in four games to earn hisPlayed in four games to earn PLAYER PROFILES PLAYER PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year varsity letterman Played in one game (Akron). 2013: Redshirted as a Joined team as a fall walk-on and redshirted as a trueJoined team as a fall walk-on Gerard Quirin, born 11/24/93, is the son of Terry and Karenand Terry of son the is 11/24/93, born Quirin, Gerard was a center at PittQuirin...has two brothers...father (1978-81) under Coach Jackie Sherrill and played on three Top ranked in the nation’s teams that finished 11-1 and (Pa.) played football at Saint Vincent brother Tom 10...Pat’s College...economics major. 2012: freshman. at Pittsburgh Central Catholic... Totten under Coach Terry (.857) and to a three-year record of 30-5 helped the Vikings berths each season...an all- WPIAL Class AAAA playoff PERSONAL: a senior. conference offensive guard as Played in all 13 games as Pitt’s long snapper for the 2015: Played in all 13 games as Pitt’s goal unit. 2014: PAT/field game 10th duty in the season’s first letter…entered active began handling snapping for(at North Carolina) when he goal unit. 2013: PAT/field Pitt’s Played in eight games, serving on the PAT/field goal 2015: Played in eight games, serving on the PAT/field letter. first his earn to tackle offensive reserve a as and unit 2014: true freshman. HIGH SCHOOL: One of the top offensive line prospects in Pennsylvania...three-year starter at tackle for Chambersburg Area...also started at defensive tackle his final two seasons...Pennsylvania Football News All-Class AAAA...All-Mid-Penn Commonwealth Division... lead Chambersburg Public Opinion All-Star...helped Chambersburg to the District 3 playoffs as a junior and overall22 No. and lineman offensive 5 No. the senior...rated prospect in Pennsylvania by Scout...played under Coach Mark Saunders...selected to play in the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) East-West All-Star Game...also lettered in track and field. PERSONAL: Aaron Michael Reese, born 11/2/94, is the son of David and Michelle Reese...has three brothers...is the nephew of former

1 0 1 2 Ejuan 0 0 0 0 INT PBU 0 0 1 1 FR Played in six 4.0 1.0 11.5 16.5 Did not play in any SACKS TFL 6.5-32 4.0-16 27 23 48 19.5-120 98 30.0-168 TOT AT 10 18 39 12 11 30 59 UT 6/4 13/5 17 G/GS 13/13 32/22 PRICE CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE 2011 2013 2015 TOTAL …had eight tackles, Final…had Football on ESPN College twoTessitore against for a touchdown fumble return a 32-yard sacks and Lineman of Co-Defensive the ACC’s named Notre Dame…was 3.5 Irish…had five tackles, for his game against the the Week Tech…swatted in a 17-13 win at Virginia TFLs and two sacks lead at seven kept Pitt’s attempt, a key play that PAT a Virginia 2014: victory. to go in the eventual 26-19 points with 5:50 to a chest muscle 2014 campaign due Missed the entire during the offseason. 2013: injury sustained games, starting four at defensive end…suffered a season- games, starting four at defensive 19 Old Dominion game…untilending back injury in the Oct. a productive season as a hybrid line- was enjoying the injury, 23 tackles, four TFLs, one sackbacker/defensive end, totaling a season-high eight tackles atand one pass breakup…had four tackles with two TFLs against Tech…had Virginia five stops at Duke. 2012: Virginia…had All-Class AAAA (second team)…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 25”…led team to a combined 21-6 mark his final two “Terrific Classyears, including back-to-back appearances in the WPIAL Hills went 12-2 his AAAA championship game…Woodland winning the WPIAL title and advancing to the PIAA junior year, team went 9-4 and reached state quarterfinals…as a senior, the WPIAL title game again…played under Coach George Novak…selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic…rated No. 14 middle linebacker by Scout…rated the No. the nation’s 16 prospect in Pennsylvania by SuperPrep and No. 19 by PERSONAL: Rivals…SuperPrep All-Northeast Team. Amir Price, born 1/30/93, is the son of Michelle Price…prefers in 2015 with to be called “Juan”...has one brother...graduated a degree in communication and is now pursuing a second major in administration of justice. games…took a redshirt while rehabilitating a pectoral injury. injury. pectoral a rehabilitating while redshirt a games…took a true freshman linebacker, 2011: Played in all 13 games as 6.5 TFLs and four sacks...had starting five...had 27 tackles, a five tackles against USF...had season-high six tackles (all solo) Iowa and one at both Louisvilleat Rutgers...had two sacks at HIGH SCHOOL: Starred on both sides of the Virginia. and West Hills as a linebacker and tight end…rated ball for Woodland byone of the top 15 middle linebacker prospects in the country Scout…selected All-State Class AAAA by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers (second team)…Pennsylvania Football News PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 74 PLAYER PROFILES

Aaron Reese continued National Honor Society member…High Honor Roll. PERSONAL: DeAndre Rashed Schifino, born 6/25/97, is the son of Sharlena Pitt placekicker David Trout (1977-80), who went on to play Schifino and Rashed Winbush…has one brother and one professionally with the Pittsburgh Steelers (1981 and 1987) sister…accounting major. and USFL’s Philadelphia-Baltimore Stars (1983-85)... history major. ALEC 49 SHANE SCHUSTER 93 MATTHEWS, NC/ ROY WEDDINGTON READING, OHIO/ READING PK 6-1 195 SO* DL 6-4 280 SO* 2015: Joined Pitt for training camp as a walk-on placekicker following his transfer from Ohio State…did not play in any 2015: Played in one game (at Duke). 2014: Redshirted as a games. AT OHIO STATE (2014): Joined the Buckeyes as a walk-on, true freshman. HIGH SCHOOL: One of Ohio’s top defensive end working at wide receiver, placekicker and punter…did not play prospects who collected a school-record 27.5 sacks as a in any games. HIGH SCHOOL: Only played two seasons of high three-year starter at Reading...compiled 279 total tackles for school football—as a freshman and sophomore—due to his career...as a senior, had 94 tackles and seven sacks...his injury…was a starting placekicker and punter at Weddington, junior year, had 98 tackles and 16.5 sacks...in addition to helping the team to a 16-9 record over his two active defensive end, also started at tight end and offensive tackle... seasons…played under Coach Justin Hardin...also was a two- Honorable Mention All-Ohio Division V...first team All- year letterman in hockey…graduated from high school a Southwest District...two-time first team All-Cincinnati Hills semester early. PERSONAL: Alec Janssen Schuster, born League...Cincinnati Hills League Academic Award...played 5/3/96, is the son of Greg and Kelly Schuster…has one sister… under Coach Scott Thamann...selected to play in the Ohio finance major. High School Football Coaches Association (OHSFCA) North- South Classic, becoming only the second player in Reading history to be selected for that historic all-star game...also an all-league performer in basketball and wrestling. PERSONAL: ERIK 37 Shane Gabriel Roy, born 11/17/95, is the son of Mike and Lynn SELLERS Roy...has one brother and one sister...enrolled in the Dietrich CLEARFIELD, PA/ School of Arts and Sciences. CLEARFIELD AREA

DL 6-1 230 FR* DeANDRE 98 SCHIFINO 2015: Joined Pitt as a fall walk-on and redshirted. HIGH PENN HILLS, PA/ SCHOOL: Four-year letterman at Clearfield Area under Coach PENN HILLS Tim Janocko…first team All-Mountain League running back and linebacker as a senior when he compiled 1,000 rushing TE 6-2 235 FR* yards and 88 tackles…helped the Bison to a 44-7 mark (.863) over his four-year varsity career, including four conference championships and one region title…selected to 2015: Joined Pitt as a fall walk-on and redshirted. HIGH play in the Central Pennsylvania Football Coaches Association SCHOOL: A standout tight end and linebacker at Penn Hills Lezzer Lumber Classic…excellent all-around athlete who was under Coach John Peterman…collected 90 tackles, 10 TFLs also an all-league performer in basketball and a three-time and two sacks as a senior…had 10 receptions for 215 yards letterman in baseball…National Honor Society member. (21.5 avg.) and two touchdowns on offense…helped Penn Hills PERSONAL: Erik Michael Sellers, born 10/6/96, is the son of to a 7-3 record and the WPIAL Class AAAA playoffs in his final Mike and Roni Sellers…has one sister…enrolled in the season…a four-year basketball letterman who scored 1,000 Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. career points and was twice selected first team all-section…

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at Kailua...selected O’ahu Interscholastic Association (OIA) MANNY 8 All-Red East Division on both sides of the ball (defensive tackle and offensive guard)...also an All-Hawaii defensive STOCKER selection...played under Coach Gary Rosolowich...selected to COATESVILLE, PA/ play in the HUB Goodwill Senior Bowl all-star game...also COATESVILLE AREA participated in volleyball, wrestling and track and field. PERSONAL: Jeremiah Taleni, born 12/24/95, is the son of QB 6-2 215 SR* Laveisela and Lily Taleni...has one brother and one sister... music major. 2015: Joined Pitt as a wide receiver for training camp following his transfer from the University of Tennessee at Martin… TALENI CAREER STATISTICS played in five games for the Panthers in special teams capacities. AT UT MARTIN (2014): Played in five games at DEFENSE G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACKS FR INT PBU quarterback…rushed twice for 88 yards on the year, including 2014 6/1 2 0 2 1.0-2 0.0 0 0 0 2015 8/0 3 1 4 1.5-3 0.0 0 0 0 a 70-yard touchdown run against Cumberland…completed TOTAL 14/1 5 1 6 2.5-5 0.0 0 0 0 2-of-5 passes for five yards with one interception on the season. AT NC STATE (2012-13): Played in five games as a true freshman QB in 2012, serving as the backup to future NFL quarterback Mike Glennon…on the year, netted 18 yards on seven rushes (3.6 avg.) and was 0 for 2 passing…rushed TRE 2 three times for 32 yards (10.7 avg.) against Wake Forest… TIPTON redshirted in 2013. HIGH SCHOOL: Starred at Coatesville APOLLO, PA/ Area under Coach Matt Ortega…as a senior, passed for APOLLO-RIDGE nearly 2,000 yards and accounted for 30 touchdowns (20 passing and 10 rushing)…a team captain, he led Coatesville WR 6-0 190 FR* to a 9-3 record and the quarterfinals of the District 1 Class AAAA playoffs…invited to participate in the Under Armour Elite Top 25 Quarterback Showcase…rated one of 2015: Played in the season’s initial four games as a true Pennsylvania’s top 40 overall prospects by Rivals. PERSONAL: freshman wide receiver…sustained a knee injury in practice and Emmanuel Amiire Stocker, born 4/4/94, is the son of did not see any game action for the balance of the season... Emmanuel and Leonette Stocker…has five brothers… received a medical redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: One of the WPIAL’s brother Jay is a redshirt freshman defensive back at Pitt… most versatile talents…played quarterback, receiver and graduated from UT Martin with a degree in interdisciplinary defensive back as a senior…rushed for 1,028 yards on 86 studies...pursuing graduate studies in health and physical carries (11.9 avg.), threw for 515 yards on 31-of-68 passing activity in Pitt’s School of Education. and also had 475 receiving yards on 25 receptions (19.0 avg.)…scored 18 total touchdowns…selected All-State Class AA by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers and Pennsylvania Football News in the “athlete” category…named to the JEREMIAH 94 Pennsylvania Football News 2014 #TeamPA, which recognized TALENI the best players in the state regardless of school classification… KANEOHE, HI/ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune- KAILUA Review “Terrific 25”…led Apollo-Ridge to a 9-2 record and the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class AA playoffs…played under DL 6-2 290 JR* Coach John Skiba, an offensive lineman at Pitt from 1988- 92…rated the No. 23 overall prospect in Pennsylvania by ESPN, No. 31 by Rivals and Scout, and No. 38 by 247Sports… 2015: Played in eight games as a reserve defensive tackle… selected to play in the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football totaled four tackles and 1.5 TFLs on the year…had a season- Coaches Association (PSFCA) East-West All-Star Game…a high two stops against Miami, including 1.5 TFLs. 2014: three-sport standout who also excelled in basketball and track Played in six games, making one start at nose tackle (Armed and field…in addition to leading Apollo-Ridge’s football and Forces Bowl vs. Houston) to letter in his first active season... basketball teams to the WPIAL playoffs during his career, he totaled two tackles and one TFL on the year...had a two-yard helped the track and field team to its first section champion- TFL vs. Syracuse and one solo stop at Miami. 2013: Redshirted ship in 20 years…captured the WPIAL Class AA long jump as a true freshman. HIGH SCHOOL: A two-way standout championship with a record leap of 22-11.5...went on to win

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Terrish Webb continued Rivals…one of the most highly recruited cornerbacks in the country…a playmaker on both sides of the ball for Central Valley, WEBB CAREER STATISTICS where he was a starter since his freshman year…was especially prolific as a senior…in his final season, totaled 35 touchdowns, DEFENSE G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACKS FR INT PBU scoring five different ways…scored TDs by rushing, receiving, 2013 13/1 14 4 18 0-0 0.0 1 0 1 interception return, kickoff return and punt return…average 2014 8/8 24 9 33 1.0-3 0.0 0 2 1 length of his TDs was 43.7 yards…rushed for 1,933 yards on 148 2015 11/9 15 13 28 0-0 0.0 1 2 3 attempts (13.1 avg.)…had 24 receptions for 471 yards (19.6 TOTAL 32/18 53 26 79 1.0-3 0.0 2 4 5 avg.)…compiled 97 tackles and seven interceptions on defense…led Central Valley to a 15-1 record, the WPIAL Class AAA championship and the PIAA state title game…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and Beaver County JORDAN 9 Times Player of the Year…selected All-State Class AAA by the WHITEHEAD Pennsylvania Sports Writers…Pennsylvania Football News first team All-Class AAA…Pennsylvania Football News Class AAA ALIQUIPPA, PA/ Defensive Player of the Year…named to the Pennsylvania CENTRAL VALLEY Football News 2014 #TeamPA, which recognized the best players in the state regardless of school classification...recipient of the DB 5-11 190 SO Pittsburgh Athletic Association Mercury Award, honoring the top high school football player in Western Pennsylvania…selected to 2015: Established himself as one of college football’s top new- play in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl…rated the nation’s comers with a decorated debut season…a consensus Freshman No. 6 cornerback by Rivals, No. 11 by ESPN, No. 17 by Scout and All-American who was honored by no fewer than six different No. 20 by 247Sports…named to the Rivals 100 (No. 75), Scout selectors…named the ACC’s Rookie of the Year and Defensive 300 (No. 128), ESPN 300 (No. 142) and Top247 (No. 163)… Rookie of the Year by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association played under Coach Mark Lyons…also a track letterman. (ACSMA)…became the first defensive player to be selected by PERSONAL: Jordan Tyler Whitehead, born 3/18/97, is the son of ACSMA as the ACC Rookie of the Year since North Carolina Gregory and Antonia Whitehead…has one brother and one cornerback Dre’ Bly in 1996…ACC coaches also named sister…enrolled in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. Whitehead the Defensive Rookie of the Year…was a co-recipient of the coaches’ overall Rookie of the Year award with Pitt tailback WHITEHEAD CAREER STATISTICS Qadree Ollison…selected All-ACC (third team) at safety by the media and coaches…named the ACC Rookie of the Week a DEFENSE G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACKS FR INT PBU league-high three times in 2015 for his performances against 2015 13/12 74 35 109 6.0-17 0.5 1 1 6 Virginia, Notre Dame and Duke…also was honored on the ACC RUSHING G/GS ATT. YARDS AVG. LONG TD PTS. All-Academic Football Team…led Pitt in tackles with 109 stops, 2015 13/12 12 122 10.2 22 2 12 the most by a true freshman in school history…also compiled six tackles for loss, a sack assist, six pass breakups, one RECEIVING G/GS REC. YARDS AVG. LONG TD PTS. interception and a fumble return for a touchdown (22 yards 2015 13/12 2 10 5.0 10 0 0 against Navy in the Military Bowl)…in November, the Pitt coaching staff began utilizing Whitehead on offense…as a WHITEHEAD GAME BY GAME running back, he averaged 10.2 yards per attempt, rushing 12 2015 times for 122 yards and two touchdowns…also had two GAME ATT. YDS. TD REC. YDS. TD receptions for 10 yards…played in all 13 games, starting the YSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 final 12 contests at strong safety…had a season-high 16 tackles @AKRON 0 0 0 0 0 0 with a TFL assist at Iowa…had 12 tackles against Virginia… @IOWA 0 0 0 0 0 0 had 11 tackles against Notre Dame and also rushed four times @VIRGINIA TECH 0 0 0 0 0 0 for 27 yards (6.8 avg.) and two touchdowns (10 and three VIRGINIA 0 0 0 0 0 0 yards)…in Pitt’s 31-13 win at Duke, had nine tackles, an @GEORGIA TECH 0 0 0 0 0 0 interception and broke up a pass in the end zone…on offense @SYRACUSE 0 0 0 0 0 0 against the Blue Devils, rushed for 38 yards on four carries (9.5 NORTH CAROLINA 0 0 0 0 0 0 NOTRE DAME 4 27 2 0 0 0 avg.)…against Navy in the Military Bowl, had 10 tackles, a TFL @DUKE 4 38 0 0 0 0 assist and returned a fumble 22 yards for a touchdown…also LOUISVILLE 2 14 0 1 10 0 carried twice for 43 yards (21.5 avg.) against the Midshipmen. MIAMI 0 0 0 1 0 0 HIGH SCHOOL: Pennsylvania’s No. 1 overall prospect according to VS. NAVY 2 43 0 0 0 0

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2015: Expected to provide experienced depth at wide receiver, Wuestner ultimately missed the entire season due to an QUINTIN 58 internal injury. 2014: Played in all 13 games, serving as a reserve receiver and on special teams...had one catch for WIRGINIS eight yards (vs. Delaware)...collected five tackles on special PITTSBURGH, PA/ teams coverage units...had two kickoff returns totaling 36 FOX CHAPEL yards (18.0 avg.)...had 18-yard returns against Virginia Tech and Houston (Armed Forces Bowl). 2013: Played in nine games LB 6-2 240 JR with one start in his first active season at Pitt...starting assignment came in the regular-season finale vs. Miami... lone catch of the year was a 13-yard reception in Pitt’s 30-27 2015: Played in all 13 games on special teams and as a Little Caesars Pizza Bowl victory over Bowling Green...the reserve middle linebacker…totaled 17 tackles, one PBU and a catch went for a first down to the Falcons’ 16-yard line, blocked punt…had a career-high five stops against Navy in extending a drive that resulted in a field goal.2012: the Military Bowl…had three tackles and a PBU at Duke… Redshirted as a true freshman...Big East All-Academic had three stops at Iowa…blocked a North Carolina punt, leading Football Team honoree. HIGH SCHOOL: Averaged nearly 17 to a Pitt field goal.2014: Played in all 12 regular-season yards per catch as a senior at Carlisle, compiling 52 receptions games as a true freshman, serving on special teams and as a for 880 yards and nine touchdowns...first team All-Sentinel... reserve linebacker...totaled five tackles...had a season-high first team Mid-Penn All-Commonwealth Division...missed his two stops at Miami. HIGH SCHOOL: Started three seasons at entire junior season due to a hip injury...played under Coach Fox Chapel before missing his entire senior year due to a foot Josh Oswalt...perennial Honor Roll student. PERSONAL: injury...played strong safety his initial two seasons before Christopher Cobb Wuestner (pronounced weest-ner), born moving to linebacker as a junior...was highly productive at 6/28/94, is the son of Scott and Susan Wuestner...has two outside linebacker, totaling a team-high 72 tackles with 15 brothers...father played football at West Point...older brother, tackles for loss, three sacks and an interception...started at Greg, played rugby at West Point...graduated in April with a tight end on offense...sustained a right foot injury in July 2013 degree in finance and is currently enrolled in Pitt’s Katz that required surgery...although he missed his senior football Graduate School of Business. season, Wirginis finished his rehabilitation in time to be a starting forward on Fox Chapel’s basketball team...rated the No. 33 overall prospect in Pennsylvania by Scout...played WUESTNER CAREER STATISTICS under Coach Eric Ravotti. PERSONAL: Quintin Joseph Wirginis, born 4/10/96, is the son of Terry and Pamela Wirginis...has RECEIVING G/GS REC. YARDS AVG. LONG TD PTS. four brothers and two sisters...communication major. 2013 9/1 1 13 13.0 13 0 0 2014 13/0 1 8 8.0 8 0 0 TOTAL 22/1 2 21 10.5 13 0 0

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Phil Campbell continued Player of the Year…All-Great Middlesex Conference…rated the No. 14 overall prospect in New Jersey by Scout, No. 16 by Rivals, played under Coach Joe Goerge. PERSONAL: Philip A. No. 30 by 247Sports and No. 33 by ESPN…led New Brunswick Campbell, born 5/3/98, is the son of Philip and Zenaida to a 9-2 record and the Central Group 5 semifinals, the Campbell…has one sister...enrolled in the Dietrich School of program’s winningest campaign in nearly a decade…four-year Arts and Sciences. team captain…played under Coach Don Sofilkanich…also a basketball and track standout…won the Greater Middlesex Conference 100-meter dash title, tying the school record THERRAN 16 (10.77) set by New York Giants linebacker Jonathan Casillas… COLEMAN advanced to capture the New Jersey Group 4 titles in both the 100 meters and 200 meters…Honor Roll student…highly PITTSBURGH, PA/ active in community service, volunteering with the Special BRASHEAR Olympics, New Jersey Food Bank and Read Across America. PERSONAL: Maurice Lamont Ffrench, born 1/1/98, is the son of DB 6-0 190 FR Cynthia Hagood…has two sisters and one brother...enrolled in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. One of the Pittsburgh City League’s most heavily recruited prospects in recent years…a two-way standout at quarterback and defensive back…led Brashear to consecutive City League titles and PIAA Class AAAA playoff berths…totaled nearly RUBEN 11 1,200 yards in total offense as a senior…named the City FLOWERS League Player of the Year as a junior and senior…selected LIMA, OH/ All-State Class AAAA by the Pennsylvania Football Writers… LIMA SENIOR first team Pennsylvania Football News All-Class AAAA… named to the Pennsylvania Football News 2015 #TeamPA, WR 6-3 190 FR which recognized the best players in the state regardless of school classification…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous Highly regarded pass catcher who compiled more than 3,300 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”…selected to receiving yards during his Lima Senior career…two-time first play in the Big 33 Football Classic...rated the No. 11 overall team All-Ohio Division II…two-time first team Northwest Ohio prospect in Pennsylvania by Rivals, No. 12 by ESPN, No. 14 by All-District…three-time first team All-Three Rivers Athletic 247Sports and No. 29 by Scout…two-year team captain… Conference (TRAC)…named to the American Family Insurance played under Coach Rick Murphy…also won individual City ALL-USA Ohio Football Team…compiled 80 receptions for League track championships in the 100- and 200-meter 1,188 yards (14.9 avg.) and 19 touchdowns as a senior…his dashes. PERSONAL: Therran Shaughn Coleman, born 8/3/97, junior year, had 65 catches for 1,320 yards (20.3 avg.) and 13 is the son of Nana Coleman and Daniel Robinson…has three TDs…named TRAC Co-Offensive Player of the Year as a brothers and three sisters...enrolled in the Dietrich School of junior…had an incredible 280 yards receiving on 10 catches Arts and Sciences. (28.0 avg.) against Fremont Ross…most prolific receiver in Lima history with 207 catches for 3,334 yards (16.1 avg.) and 45 touchdowns…totaled a school-record 284 career points… MAURICE 5 led Lima to a 17-6 mark (.739) his final two seasons, including FFRENCH a pair of Ohio Division II playoff berths…named to the Rivals250 (No. 225)…rated one of Ohio’s top 20 overall NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ/ NEW BRUNSWICK prospects by Rivals (No. 10), 247Sports (No. 19) and ESPN (No. 19)...played under Coach Mike Fell…also a track standout who ran on Lima Senior’s state champion 4x200 relay team. WR 5-11 185 FR PERSONAL: Ruben McKinsey Flowers, born 10/5/97, is the son of Cassandra Upshaw…has seven sisters and four brothers... Distinguished himself as a rusher, receiver, returner and enrolled in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. defender…on offense, rushed for 1,375 yards on 106 carries (12.9 avg.) and had 28 catches for 727 yards (25.9 avg.)… scored 24 total touchdowns (15 rushing, five receiving, two on kickoff returns and two by punt returns)…compiled 55 tackles, 11 pass breakups and two interceptions on defense… MSG Varsity All-New Jersey…Home News Tribune Offensive

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5/14/98, is the son of Terrance and Lisa Garner…has one 5/14/98, is the son of Terrance Sciences. in the Dietrich School of Arts and brother...enrolled Considered one of the top defensive backs in the stateConsidered one of the top defensive backs in the following a decorated career at Central Catholic…selected All-State Class AAAA by the Pennsylvania Football Writers… Pennsylvania Football News All-Class AAAA (second team)… Pittsburgh Post-Gazette East “Fabulous 22”…All-Northern ClassEight…led Central Catholic to a 15-1 record, the WPIAL AAAA championship and the PIAA title as a senior…selected 33to play in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl and the Big in Football Classic…rated the No. 15 overall prospect 24 byPennsylvania by 247Sports, No. 21 by Rivals and No. track Totten…a ESPN and Scout…played under Coach Terry in and field standout who was the PIAA Class AAA runner-up the triple jump. PERSONAL: Two-way starting lineman at Upper St. Clair…paved the way starting lineman Two-way 224 rushing yards per game… for an offense that averaged 22”…The Almanac Pittsburgh Post-Gazette South “Fabulous one brother…father playedRichard and Jena Ford…has Dietrichthe in University...enrolled Chester West at football School of Arts and Sciences. Football All-Star Team…All-Southeastern Conference… Football All-Star Team…All-Southeastern WPIAL Class AAAA playoffs as ahelped Upper St. Clair to the prospect in Pennsylvania bysenior…rated the No. 19 overall 20 by ESPN and No. 35 byRivals, No. 20 by Scout, No. Coach Jim Render…selected to247Sports…played under Honor Roll student.play in the Big 33 Football Classic...High PERSONAL: 84 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 84 NEWCOMERS

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6-3 Henry John Miller, born 4/2/98, Henry John Miller, DB GATEWAY HENRY HENRY MILLER KISSIMMEE, FL/ Aaron Gregory Mathews, born 12/6/97, is the12/6/97, born Gregory Mathews, Aaron PERSONAL: A two-way starter at quarterback and cornerback for Gateway, for Gateway, and cornerback quarterback at two-way starter A classification (8A)…compiled largest which plays in Florida’s yards1,909 yards in total offense as a senior…threw for 935 forand 12 touchdowns with only two interceptions…rushed on974 yards and 16 scores…picked off three passes playoffdefense…led Gateway to a 7-4 record and the first Classappearance in school history…named Florida All-State 8A (third team)…named to the Orlando Sentinel Central All- Florida Super60…selected to play in the Central Florida byStar Game…rated a top-100 overall prospect in Florida No. 46 athlete by 247Sports and Rivals…ranked the nation’s of the top 10 cornerbacks in Florida by247Sports…rated one Scout…played under Coach Marlin Roberts...also a basketball and track letterman. PERSONAL: brother... one Miller…has Schaevon and Henry of son the is enrolled in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. yards per catch with 44 receptions for 773 yards…selected 773 for receptions 44 with catch per yards Writers and Football the Pennsylvania Class A by All-State as a “athlete” category News in the Football Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Post- wide receiver his junior year… senior and as a “Terrific Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 22”… Gazette “Fabulous Classic...as a to play in the Big 33 Football 25”…selected the WPIAL Class A to a 13-1 record, led Clairton senior, PIAA playoffs…hisand the quarterfinals of the championship the WPIAL title andthe Bears went 15-1, winning junior season, game…his freshmanadvancing to the PIAA championship the WPIAL and PIAA titles… Clairton went 16-0, capturing year, top 30 athletes by 247Sports…rated rated one of the nation’s No. 14 No. 13 overall prospect by 247Sports and Pennsylvania’s team captain…played underby ESPN and Rivals…three-year basketball and lettered in baseball, Wade…also Coach Wayne track. in the one brother...enrolled George…has son of Tanisha Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 86 NEWCOMERS

Team…MSG Varsity All-New York City…in addition to his top KAEZON 31 ranking from Scout, was also rated the No. 2 overall prospect PUGH in New York by 247Sports, No. 6 by ESPN and No. 7 by Rivals… played under Coach Dino Mangiero. PERSONAL: Elias Jason ALIQUIPPA, PA/ ALIQUIPPA Reynolds, born 8/7/97, is the son of Cary Padilla and Michael Reynolds…has four brothers and two sisters…father played football at Southern Connecticut...enrolled in the Dietrich LB 6-1 210 FR School of Arts and Sciences.

Accomplished on both sides of the ball for perennial Pennsylvania power Aliquippa…a four-year varsity contributor, BO playing linebacker and running back…selected the 12 Pennsylvania Football Writers Class AA Player of the Year… SCHNEIDER Beaver County Times Player of the Year…Pittsburgh Tribune- DALLAS, TX/ Review Player of the Year…two-time All-State Class AA pick JESUIT COLLEGE PREP (UCF) at running back by the Pennsylvania Football Writers as well as Pennsylvania Football News…a defensive selection on the QB 6-3 225 SO Pennsylvania Football News 2015 #TeamPA, which recognized the best players in the state regardless of school Enrolled at Pitt in June following his transfer from Central classification…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”… Florida and will sit out the 2016 season under NCAA Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Terrific 25”…finished his career guidelines…will have three seasons of eligibility remaining with 4,979 rushing yards…as a senior, led the WPIAL with beginning with the 2017 campaign. AT UCF (2015): Played in 2,451 yards on 273 carries (8.9 avg.)…also led the WPIAL in eight games, starting three contests as a true freshman… scoring with 252 points (35 touchdowns and 42 PATs)…led completed 54-of-105 passes (51.4%) for 534 yards and two the Quips to a 15-1 record, the WPIAL Class AA championship touchdowns with seven interceptions. HIGH SCHOOL: Threw for and a PIAA runner-up finish his final season…helped nearly 7,000 yards over his final two seasons at Jesuit College Aliquippa to the WPIAL title game each of his four seasons, Prep…as a senior, threw for 3,492 yards with 45 touchdowns winning twice…rated the nation’s No. 22 outside linebacker and just eight interceptions…his junior year, threw for 3,185 by Rivals…rated the No. 7 overall prospect in Pennsylvania by yards with 31 TDs and nine INTs…University Interscholastic Rivals, No. 11 by ESPN, No. 12 by 247Sports and No. 14 by League (UIL) District 9-6A Most Valuable Player…first team Scout…played under Coach Mike Zmijanac…also a All-UIL District 9-6A…honorable mention all-state…rated basketball and track standout…helped the Quips’ basketball the nation’s No. 43 pocket-passer quarterback by ESPN… team to a 30-0 record and PIAA Class AA championship as a rated the nation’s No. 48 pro-style quarterback by 247Sports… senior…ran on Aliquippa’s state-qualifying 400-meter relay played under Coach Brandon Hickman. PERSONAL: Bowen team. PERSONAL: Kaezon Jaizae Pugh, born 3/13/97, is the Edward Schneider, born 9/9/96, is the son of Scott and Liz son of Katia Pugh and David Askew…has one brother and one Schneider…has one sister...communication major. sister…uncle, Chad Askew, was a wide receiver for Pitt from 1990-94...enrolled in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. AMIR 35 ELIAS WATTS 44 CHICAGO, IL/WENDELL REYNOLDS PHILLIPS ACADEMY BROOKLYN, NY/POLY PREP COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL DL 6-3 270 FR

LB 6-2 225 FR Earned acclaim as one of the country’s top defensive tackle prospects…compiled 135 tackles, 34 tackles for loss and 10 Highly regarded linebacker who was rated the No. 1 prospect sacks as a senior…Chicago Tribune All-State…American in the state of New York by Scout…compiled 87 tackles, 12 Family Insurance ALL-USA Illinois Football Team…Chicago tackles for loss and three interceptions as a senior…also had Sun-Times All-Public League…Chicago Public League Football 10 catches for 125 yards (12.5 avg.) as a tight end…New York Coaches Association All-Illini Conference…led Phillips to the State Sportswriters Association (NYSSWA) Class AA All- Class 4A state championship with a devastating performance State…American Family Insurance ALL-USA New York Football

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6-5 NEWCOMERS Rashad Lamont Wheeler, born Rashad Lamont Wheeler, OL ZACK WILLIAMS OCALA, FL/ MARION NORTH Zachary Cortez Williams, born 2/4/98, is the PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE Anchored an offensive line that helped North Marion produce 40.8 points per game and two 1,000-yard rushers…played offensive tackle as a senior and also acontributed on the defensive line…was a tight end as junior…All-Marion County…helped team to a 10-2 record, the district championship and the Florida Class 5A byFlorida in prospect overall top-100 a playoffs…rated 247Sports…played under Coach Stephen Field. PERSONAL: son of Malcolm and Andrea Williams…has two brothers... enrolled in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. Eight…collected 39 tackles from his defensive end his defensive tackles from 39 Eight…collected end on offense…led blocking tight as a position…used AAAAthe WPIAL Class 15-1 record, Catholic to a Central a key six- and the PIAA title as a senior…had championship in the WPIAL return for a touchdown yard interception game, a 24-17 win over Penn-Trafford…rated championship by Scout, No. 18 by No. 15 overall prospect Pennsylvania’s by ESPN and No. 22 by 247Sports…playedRivals, No. 19 33 Big the in play to Totten...selected Terry Coach under Football Classic. PERSONAL: Park…has two brothers... 12/1/97, is the son of Marissa of Arts and Sciences. enrolled in the Dietrich School

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6-3 6-5 DL DL RASHAD WHEELER PITTSBURGH, PA/PITTSBURGH CENTRAL CATHOLIC WEAVER LAUDERDALE, FL/ FORT COOPER CITY RASHAD 2015 #TeamPA, #TeamPA, 2015 News Football Pennsylvania One of the most decorated linemen in the state…selected All-State Class AAAA by the Pennsylvania Football Writers… first team Pennsylvania Football News All-Class AAAA… the to named which recognized the best players in the state regardless of school classification…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 25”…All-Northern “Terrific 22”…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review A two-way player for Cooper City, a Class 7A program in a Class 7A A two-way player for Cooper City, Florida…played defensive end and tight end…on defense, onecompiled 65 tackles, seven sacks, two forced fumbles, deflections… pass six and touchdown a for return interception also blocked four kicks (two field goals and two punts)…All- Broward County selection…selected to play in the Broward County All-Star Classic and the Florida Athletic Coaches North vs. South All-Star Classic…rated one Association (FACA) underof the top 18 defensive end prospects in Florida…played basketball.in starter three-year a Walker…also Brandon Coach born 11/10/97, is the son PERSONAL: Rashad Capone Weaver, two sisters... Weaver…has of Autumn DeLaPorte and Nevin enrolled in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. in the title game…collected seven tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 tackles seven tackles, game…collected in the title fumble added a 19-yard fumbles and two forced three sacks, Althoff… over Belleville in a 51-7 win a touchdown return for became the first with a 14-0 record and Phillips finished state title… League team to claim a football Chicago Public Fidelis All-American in the prestigious Semper selected to play tackle by Rivals and No. 25 defensive nation’s Bowl…rated the overall prospect in the No. 7 No. 37 by 247Sports…rated 12 by Scout and No. No. 10 by 247Sports, No. Illinois by Rivals, PERSONAL: McAllister. Coach Troy 23 by ESPN…played under Amir Watts, born 1/14/98, is the son of Afia Watts and Benyusef and Watts Afia of son the is 1/14/98, born Watts, Amir five brothers...enrolledAli…has seven sisters and in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 88