Pittsburgh (9) Alabama (8) . He recently has spent time since 2020 moving around different practice squads throughout the NFL. He finished his career with an astonishing 14,101 yards to rank fourth all-time among the NFL's career rushing leaders, trailing only Emmitt Smith (18,355), Walter Payton (16,726) and Barry Sanders (15,269). Schmidt was a force to be reckoned with despite a variety of major injuries suffered and three different head coaches during his collegiate career. In 2018, the Pitt Panthers won the ACC coastal division and won their last four home games. The Pittsburgh Panthers, commonly referred to as the Pitt Panthers, represent the University of Pittsburgh in the sport of American football, and they compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared in at least one regular season or postseason game for the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL franchise. according to NFL Networks Tom Pelissero. The Panthers have won nine national championships11th most in college footballand have participated in 28 bowl games under the guidance of famous coaches Jock Sutherland, Pop Warner and Johnny Majors. Bills teammates and defensive backs Damar Hamlin and Dane Jackson also played together at Pitt for three seasons. He is a six-time Pro Bowl selection. February 27th, 2023 at 2:33pm CST by Adam La Rose. Back home, Curd employs a staff of volunteers and some contracted employees to help run the league, including Pitt football players Erick Hallett, Dayon Hayes and Elliot Donald. Coverts exceptional play earned him a place in the College Football Hall of Fame. Pitt lost the game, 7-0, mostly due to a disputed first quarter pass interference penalty which was called on Grier. Photographic evidence later strongly indicated the referee's call was incorrect. An incredibly disruptive defender, he forced 45 fumbles while recovering 24 during his career. . (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli), 1953 NFL Draft, seventh round, Detroit Lions -- Schmidt played 13 seasons for the Lions (1953-1965). Boyd caught 67 passes for 828 yards and five touchdowns in 2021. He broke up 118 passes. It seemed that all the big-hearted, fun-loving, local-boy-makes-good Fazio had to do was roll out the ball, and the talent brought in by. Lee played for Pitt from 2000-03 and ranks, third all time in school history in punts and punt yardage, . Adomitis, a Pittsburgh Central Catholic alum, played for the Panthers from 2017-21, taking long snapping duties from day one. The first coach for WUP would arrive in 1893 in the presence of former Franklin and Marshall College and Princeton University football player, Anson Forney Harrold. The Cleveland Browns released tight end Nakia Griffin-Stewart, The New Orleans Satins waived tight end Lucas Krull. By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer January 27, 2022. Former Pitt football player Chris Curd is the commissioner of the Pittsburgh Flag Football League. All though Fitzgeralds time as a Panther was short, it left an indelible impression. Hamlin and Jackson are a part of a Bills defensive unit that allowed the least amount of passing yards in the NFL in 2021. While the 2021 season was less successful for the Buccaneers, Whitehead tallied 13 tackles in two playoff games. Hamlin finished his career as a Panther with, 148 tackles, four interceptions and four forced fumbles, Hamlin and Jackson are a part of a Bills defensive unit that allowed the, in the NFL in 2021. (National Football League), 1983 NFL Draft, first round, Miami Dolphins -- Marino played 17 seasons for the Dolphins (1983-1999). A list of football All-Americans at the University of Pittsburgh from all tiers and selectors follows. He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, a member of the Patriots team that advanced to Super Bowl XXXI, and a 2007 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This year also saw the first game against Penn State (Pitt lost 32-0). 1 seed Green Bay Packers. He also earned the Burlsworth Trophy in 2020, which marks the most outstanding player who started their career as a walk-on. The Falcons drafted him in the fifth round in 2019. Pitt's Consensus First Team selections ranks as the twelfth most consensus All-Americans among Division I FBS schools. Alex Van Pelt showed his aerial prowess during his time in Pittsburgh. Curd said attitudes quickly changed when the level of inclusion was revealed. They, along with 12 others, including the mascot, played and lost their only game that season to Shadyside Academy. The Chicago Bears released quarterback Nathan Peterman, but plan to bring him back to the practice squad, according to NFL Networks Ian Rapoport. Dan Marino grew up in the shadows of Pitt Stadium and soon became the face of his hometown team. Mike Ditka finished his career with 730 yards and seven touchdowns in three seasons, each of which he led the team in receiving. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Last year, Nike announced a $5 million grant initiative with the NFL to support female flag football. Marshall Goldberg led the Panthers to national championships in 1936 and 1937 under Jock Sutherland. He rehabbed feverishly and played a little in the Continental Tire Bowl three months later. Next year they played three games, earning a record of 1-2. He contributed in one game in a blowout loss in 2020 in Week 12 against the Atlanta Falcons, completing three of five passes. He returned to the same level of production his senior season in 2018. While the 2021 season was less successful for the Buccaneers, Whitehead tallied. The small group was organized by the self-appointed quarterback Bert Smyers and self-appointed center John Scott, who both barely knew how to play the game. Heyward's bruising style was inspiring to the steel city faithful and will always be remembered in the lore of exceptional Pitt running backs. The Panthers paid tribute to injured Buffalo Bills defensive back and former Pitt football player Damar Hamlin a day after Hamlin collapsed during Buffalo's game at Cincinnati and had to be . Originally, it was focused on adult men. He completed five of 18 passes, threw two interceptions and posted a 0.0 quarterback rating in a Week 1, 47-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. But he persevered, and now hes rolling with a sport that is growing globally. Pitts New-Look Offense is Reloading, Not Rebuilding Ahead of the Backyard Brawl, Pitt Reveals Uniform for the Backyard Brawl. He caught 38 passes for 451 yards and six touchdowns, the most touchdowns by a Pitt tight end since Dorin Dickerson in 2009. He made a full recovery and will be on the lookout for teams to sign with, as he is still young and has lots to prove as an NFL player. Check out the Top 10 all-time NFL players from Pittsburgh. 10. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Despite the loss, the Bills are poised to build on this season and have a pair of young former Panthers in their secondary moving forward. Dorsett was the honorary coach for Pitt's Blue team. mainly due to him suffering four gun shot wounds while riding in a car. Williams has spent his seven year career primarily as a backup and nickel cornerback, but in 2021 Williams stepped up as a playmaker for the San Francisco 49ers. Donald also sacked opposing quarterbacks 29 times. It was bad.. Submitted by Chris Curd Former Pitt football. Youth players compete in the Pittsburgh Flag Football League during the 2022 spring season. In only two years Fitzgerald amassed 161 catches, 2,677 yards and 34 touchdowns. He changed his jersey number to 97, in honor of Pitt and NFL great Aaron Donald, and played like it too. BobPSU92 Oct 15, 2020 Read More on Rivals Penn State adds Syracuse Director of HS relations Khalil WeAre better as Penn State steals Syracuse's Director of High School relations Khalil Ahmad, adding him to staff. We were kind of the only game in town because we were outside, he said. Petermans most notable NFL game is him throwing five interceptions in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 11 of the 2017 season. 1 high school prospect in Pennsylvania coming out of high school, finished his three-season career at Pitt with, 234 tackles, three interceptions and three forced fumbles. Former Pitt running back Dave Janasek recalls Long telling a gathering of Pitt football alumni in eastern Pennsylvania about what he saw at Homewood Cemetery. Donald has one-and-a-half sacks and six tackles in the playoff run so far, as the Rams will play in the NFC championship this weekend with a shot at booking a trip to Super Bowl LVI. Ditka also played menacing defense and even punted for the Panthers to put his mark on all three phases of the game. The Bills benched him, and he only appeared in two more games the rest of the season. 1956 Sugar Bowl, Victory off the Field The 49ers are making a run as the No. That total includes 51 selections which have attained Consensus status per the NCAA official records book. Ditka was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and a 1988 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Dorsett has the distinction of being one of only two players in the history of football to win the Heisman Trophy, a collegiate national championship, a Super Bowl championship, and to be elected into the college and pro football halls of fame. The Panthers have had at least 88 players named to the All-American ranks. Three Pitt players gained entry into the All-American ranks under Warner: J. Huber "Hube" Wagner (1913), Robert Bob Peck (1915), and James Hernon (1915). (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) - 2MM11RA depuis la bibliothque d'Alamy parmi des millions de photos . In 1904 WUP completed its first true football season, finishing 10-0. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic), 2007 NFL Draft, first round, New York Jets -- Revis played for the Jets for six seasons (2007-2012), played one season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2013) and one season for the New England Patriots (2014). He played in every game during his Pitt career and finished as the most accomplished long snapper in school history. Dan Marino, Tony Dorsett, and many others have worn a Pitt jersey with pride over the years. He played 13 games and started 12 for the Panthers in 2019, finishing with 19 catches for 185 receiving yards and one touchdown. Pittsburgh native and safety Jordan Whitehead stayed in his hometown and played at Pitt from 2015-17. Pitt recognizes, per listing in its football media guide, 76 different players as having been selected as First Team All-American throughout its history for a total of 92 all-time First Team All-American Selections. Pittsburgh Players/Alumni | Pro-Football-Reference.com via Sports Logos.net About logos Pittsburgh Players/Alumni Players: 333 pro players Drafted: 315 players Top AV: Dan Marino (145) Colleges Index Pittsburgh NFL/AFL Players All Drafted Players Players' Pro Stats An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. (National Football League), 1977 NFL Draft, first round, Dallas Cowboys -- Dorsett played 11 seasons for the Cowboys (1977-1987) and one season for the Denver Broncos (1988). We started putting marketing dollars behind it, and it grew and it grew quickly.. Boasting incredible longevity and durability, Chris Doleman was an eight-time Pro Bowler, including six times with the Minnesota Vikings and one berth each as a member of the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers. For example: The NFL is supporting an effort to make it an Olympic sport in time for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. The cuts came as a result of NFL teams needing to finalize their 53-man rosters by Tuesday at 4 p.m. Participants come from as far away as Greensburg. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Later inductees included Pitt football greats George Tank MacLaren, Jock Sutherland, Marshall Goldberg, Bill Daddio, Mike Ditka, Tony Dorsett, Matt Cavanaugh, Hugh Green, Bill Fralic, and Larry Fitzgerald, to name a few. This is Boyds fourth season in a row catching more than 800 yards. Jackson recovered 28 fumbles (second most in NFL history) and forced 41 (fourth all-time). Donald has. After the Bills named him as starter to begin 2018 season, he once again performed poorly. Dieses Stockfoto: Fans wave their Terrible Towels as banners showing number 75 are revealed for former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Joe Greene as he is honored at a ceremony where the team revealed the markers in the rotundas at Heinz Field marking the retirement of his jersey number during halftime of the NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens . He threw for 2,855 yards, 27 touchdowns and completed 60.5% of his passes to lead the highest scoring offense in Pitt history at 532 total points, 40.9 points per game in 2016. PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WKBN)- Multiple reports are saying that two former Pittsburgh Steelers players died on the same day. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Donald also sacked opposing quarterbacks 29 times. He was an All-American in 1952 and led the Panthers to a much storied victory over a heavily favored Notre Dame team. Now, its in all 24 middle schools and has even become a varsity sport at some high schools in the area. Pitt may have lost the game to Georgia Tech, but the color barrier would be forever broken with the courage of Panthers full back, Robert Bobby Grier, who became the first African American to play in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on January 2, 1956. Dan Marino was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. He was part of some of the greatest defenses in school history before going on to be the fourth-overall pick of the 1985 NFL Draft by the Vikings. Arizona Cardinals punter Andy Lee took big steps in improving his game in 2021. Pitt has been fortunate being home to two coaching legends: Glenn Scobey "Pop" Warner and John B. [3], -1 = First Team Selection He later coached the team for six seasons and led Detroit to its only playoff appearance of the 1970s. He was a first-team All-Pro three times and was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s. [231], Pitt has had 15 different football players named as College Sports Information Directors of America Academic-All Americans for a total of 23 selections. A second-round draft pick by New Orleans, Rickey Jackson spent 15 seasons in the NFL (1981-95). Marino was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and a 2005 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Fitzgerald made the college football world take notice andled his team to bowl games in his two seasons. Following the recent hirings of Nate Byham as tight ends coach at Stanford and Hank Poteat as cornerbacks coach at Iowa State, a third ex-Panther has a new job. He led the Panthers to four Rose Bowl appearances, five national championships, and seven eastern championships. When he brought the idea of a coed sport for middle schoolers to Pittsburghs City League in 2015, officials initially were reluctant. Or write about sports? (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) - 2MX055P dalla libreria . Tony Dorsett was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) - 2MM11NF de la biblioteca de Alamy de millones de fotografas . Boyd has continued his production when it matters most, catching six passes for 43 yards and a touchdown in Cincinnatis two playoff games. Even though they lost to Clemson in the ACC championship, the Panthers ruled the coastal division. Dave Wannstedt Dave Wannstedt, a Pittsburgh native and former head coach of the University of Pittsburgh football team, returned to coaching in the NFL in 2010 before retiring near the end of 2013. [] other brackets following selectors indicated selections for alternate position if different from what is listed for each player (T=Tackle, HB=Halfback, FB=Fullback). From a league that started with only 30 participants 13 years ago, Curd said there currently are about 600. He was a member of four Redskins teams that advanced to the Super Bowl (including three that won the NFL title), a four-time Pro Bowl selection and a 2010 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Patriots' Super Bowl XLIX-winning team. A determination that has served him well to this day led him to training camp with the Atlanta Falcons he made it to the final cut and later into indoor football. 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Outside of Oakland and all across the NFL, Pitt alumni have been difference makers this season and in early playoff rounds. [3] Included among these players are 51 consensus All-Americans, which is the 12th most of any team. Quenlin Blackwell reflects on internet comedy career during PPC, BAS event, A sense of responsibility: Pitts Afghanistan Project takes in 10 Afghan scholars, SGB announces constitutional amendments, dining resource fair, Ann Cudd named finalist for president at Portland State University, touts diversity initiatives in interest letter, Preview | Pitt womens basketball looks to redeem frustrating season in ACC tournament. Goldberg was prolific in the backfield and racked up 1,957 rushing yards during his tenure, which was the Pitt record at the time. Ollisondidnt play much in 2020, but did rush 21 times for 105 yards and a touchdown in 2021. Boasting incredible longevity and durability, Chris Dolemanwas an eight-time Pro Bowler, including six times with the Minnesota Vikings and one berth each as a member of the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 3 seed Dallas Cowboys and the No. Curd had made his first start at wide receiver opposite Larry Fitzgerald on Sept. 27, 2003, against Texas A&M, but he suffered a knee injury while blocking for a punt. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Whitehead in 2018, and he had his most productive seasons in 2020 and 2021. The Texans signed him off the practice squad and he played in five games in 2021, starting four at center. A third-round draft choice of Washington in 1981, Russ Grimm went on to start 11 seasons at guard for the Redskins (1981-91) and helped lead the team to four Super Bowl appearances and three victories. The Raiders drafted him in the Seventh Round of the 2021 draft, The Texans signed him off the practice squad. Mike Vukovcan 1share Yet another former Pitt Panther football players has a coaching position in college football. The Cleveland Browns released tight end Nakia Griffin-Stewart as a part of their roster cuts. He won the NFL championship with the Bears in 1963, and played in two Super Bowls with the Cowboys (winning Super Bowl VI). Football Created by our advertising software OpenX. 6 seed in the playoffs with upsets over the No. Lee has played in the NFL for 18 years and is currently, in NFL history in punting yardage. Over his time at Pitt, he earned Third-Team All-ACC in 2018, First-Team All-ACC in 2019 and Second Team All-ACC in 2020. If youre doing something you love and you enjoy it, you never work a day in your life.. Pitt. William tallied 161 tackles and seven interceptions in 48 career games. By: KDKA-TV News Staff. He was the 1984 NFL MVP while leading the Dolphins to Super Bowl XIX. These 15 photos were part of a photo exhibit that was available to view in Hillman Library to kick off Pitt's Homcoming 2013. He was a two-time All-American and finished third in the 1937 Heisman trophy voting. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He spent time from 2018-21 with the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, spending most of his time on the practice squad. John Brown, a former Pitt and Burrell High School football star, died Friday after an undisclosed illness. He had 10 or more sacks in eight different pro seasons. Former Pitt Football Player #97 NFL D Lineman for the Rams #99. . Arizona Cardinals punter Andy Lee took big steps in improving his game in 2021. Pittsburgh basketball coach Jeff Capel, right, pauses during a timeout salute to former Pitt football player Damar Hamlin during the first half against Virginia on Jan. 3, 2023. You can be right off the couch or a first-timer and not feel intimidated by the situation, Curd said. While he had impressive production on the field breaking the ACC record for touchdowns in a career he became a national success story when he beat Hodgkins lymphoma. Starting at Pitt, Donald, a Pittsburgh native, wreaked havoc on his opponents. The Raiders drafted him in the Seventh Round of the 2021 draft and put him on the practice squad. An All-State player at Penn Hills, Donald collected multiple national awards during his All-American run at Pitt. Starting at Pitt, Donald, a Pittsburgh native, wreaked havoc on his opponents. 4 in the NFL. Pitt was most everybody's 1982 preseason pick for No. The working every man.. He compiled an incredible 128 sacks, which ranked third all-time when he retired following the '95 campaign. Doleman ranked fourth in NFL history with 150.5 career sacks when he retired in 1999. All rights reserved. Among Chris Curds last public appearances as a Pitt football player, there he was leaning on crutches at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, a large brace strapped to his leg. Illinois (6) Hall of Famers by School * denotes player went to multiple schools. Dorsett was a four-time All-American and won the Walter Camp and Maxwell awards as well. The Bengals drafted Boyd in 2015, and he has spent all six seasons of his career in Cincinnati. Take a look at the photographs that served as the artistic blueprint for Super Bowl LVII, and see how they were incorporated into the numerous event spaces throughout the state. -4 = Fourth Team Selection, [Defense] = selected for defensive team Conner played at Pitt from 2013-16 and experienced a great deal of success in his time with the Panthers. The New York Jets waived defensive back Jason Pinnock, but Wilson says that he could be claimed off waivers with how well he performed with the team. A third-round draft choice of Washington in 1981. His nickname was May Day and he earned it while keeping opposing defenders on their heels. This is Boyds fourth season in a row catching more than 800 yards. Real estate news with posts on buying homes, celebrity real estate, unique houses, selling homes, and real estate advice from realtor.com. This list of Pittsburgh Panthers football All-Americans includes those members of the Pittsburgh Panthers football team who have received All-American honors from one or more selector organizations. Pitt Football Pittsburgh Panthers' Top 10 Football Players of All Time Jeff Waite November 16, 2012 Dan Marino, Tony Dorsett, and many others have worn a Pitt jersey with pride over the. The Vikings released defensive lineman Jaylen Twyman, their former sixth round pick in 2021. Covert was a two time All-American offensive lineman who made his mark at Pitt alongside Russ Grimm, Bill Fralic and Mark May. 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