PA Recruiting Notebook: Pitt’s big day & more offers

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["209185"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68460ae29f217"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='209185' first='Marquez' last='Wimberly'] is a talented running back that I remember watching work out at our showcase a few years ago. He was a dynamic and excellent player, and he was a great person as well. Fast forward to the other day, and he committed to playing football at Sacramento State in California. This was awesome to see because he is a good player who has finally found his home. Happy to see.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">committed!! <a href="https://twitter.com/coachapatterson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachapatterson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/THECoachKdub?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thecoachkdub</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKMerch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachkmerch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Andrew_Ivins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Andrew_Ivins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrennanMarion4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@brennanmarion4</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsFriedman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsFriedman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianDohn247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrianDohn247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GMSacStateFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gmsacstatefb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> <a href="https://t.co/8ziPIarpaQ">pic.twitter.com/8ziPIarpaQ</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='209185' first='Marquez' last='Wimberly'] (@MarquezWimberly) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarquezWimberly/status/1930037270754570647?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["646731"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68460ae29f289"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I remember watching [player_tooltip player_id='646731' first='Dante' last='Carr']'s film for the 1st time, and I was blown away by his ability. He is not only a good quarterback in the pocket, but he is also a great athlete. His ability to move around and make plays with his feet is excellent. He is another player who committed this week when he committed to playing football for USF, all the way down in Florida. It is a great opportunity for him to play for a Division 1 program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm Home 🏠 🏠🏠 <a href="https://t.co/9XfrsnHCmA">pic.twitter.com/9XfrsnHCmA</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='646731' first='Dante' last='Carr'] (@Dante_Carr6) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dante_Carr6/status/1930070255851737287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1542508"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68460ae29f2da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">John Curran is an exceptional offensive lineman prospect for Pine-Richland. His ability to fire off the ball and dominate defensive linemen is impressive. He has good strength and has plenty more room to develop as a player as well. He was 1 of 3 Pittsburgh commitments on Saturday. All 3 are WPIAL players, so great job by Pitt staying in their backyard and getting good players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Home. <a href="https://twitter.com/Pitt_FB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Pitt_FB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDuzzPittFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDuzzPittFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDarveau?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDarveau</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_LeDonne?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_LeDonne</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Mike_Mack58?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mike_Mack58</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/M__Wilk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@M__Wilk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/curranj88?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@curranj88</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Bez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Bez</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/7Twice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@7Twice</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLimegrover?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLimegrover</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DAWGHZERECRUITS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DAWGHZERECRUITS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NPCoachZim?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NPCoachZim</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tdhald?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tdhald</a> <a href="https://t.co/vRpi3zmo8p">pic.twitter.com/vRpi3zmo8p</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1542508' first='John' last='Curran III'] (@JCurranIII2026) <a href="https://twitter.com/JCurranIII2026/status/1931146844366913973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591082"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68460ae29f326"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1591082' first='Lincoln' last='Hoke'] is a good defensive tackle from North Allegheny. He is one of the toughest defensive tackles to block. He also has a great motor, and chases plays all over the field. He also committed to Pittsburgh, making it the 2nd of 3 commits on Saturday. Hoke has a chance to be a good player down the road for Pitt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Committed!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/H2P?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#H2P</a><a href="https://twitter.com/Pitt_FB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Pitt_FB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDuzzPittFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDuzzPittFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachdaoust?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachdaoust</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BatesBacker?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BatesBacker</a> <a href="https://t.co/JRi0W4aw2G">pic.twitter.com/JRi0W4aw2G</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1591082' first='Lincoln' last='Hoke'] 3⭐️ (@LincolnHoke76) <a href="https://twitter.com/LincolnHoke76/status/1931142120351678676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["306928"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68460ae29f372"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">My 1st impression I saw of [player_tooltip player_id='306928' first='Reston' last='Lehman'] was two years ago at the State Championship game when Peters Township lost to Imhotep Charter. I remember I filed it away in my head how much of a beast Lehman was. He was a menace on the football field and one of the rare bright spots for Peters Township. He then went on to blossom and got even better as a player. He then committed to Pittsburgh this weekend. Capping a great weekend for Pitt in nailing WPIAL players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">H2P 100000% committed‼️‼️ I want to thank my coaches, friends, and family who helped me through this whole process. <a href="https://twitter.com/Pitt_FB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Pitt_FB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachdaoust?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachdaoust</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDuzzPittFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDuzzPittFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BatesBacker?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BatesBacker</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachcsanders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachcsanders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Plack?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Plack</a> <a href="https://t.co/YeVUk6TlAt">pic.twitter.com/YeVUk6TlAt</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='306928' first='Reston' last='Lehman'] 4⭐️ (@Reston_Lehman) <a href="https://twitter.com/Reston_Lehman/status/1931438363854143963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["341857"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68460ae29f3bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='341857' first='TJ' last='Lawrence'] is a difference maker on both sides of the ball for Parkland. He played as a running back and as a linebacker. On both sides of the ball, he showed great ability. As a running back, he is a good athlete who makes defenders miss in space well. After visiting Lehigh's camp this weekend, he picked up his 1st offer from Lehigh. I expect more offers to come his way; he is that talented a player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great camp and conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/coach_cahill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_cahill</a> I'm exited to announce I have received my first D1 offer from Lehigh University! <a href="https://twitter.com/PHSTrojansFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PHSTrojansFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/dB8J8N7rJP">pic.twitter.com/dB8J8N7rJP</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='341857' first='TJ' last='Lawrence'] (@tjlawrence263) <a href="https://twitter.com/tjlawrence263/status/1931472306095972541?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1542891"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68460ae29f406"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1542891' first='Zayden' last='Smith'] is a freak athlete in the 2027 class. He has great size (6'4") and athletic ability. You do not see many players as talented as Smith is, so it was not surprising to see him get his 1st offer from Syracuse recently. This is well deserved and smart by Syracuse to get ahead of other schools on this talented player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a> After a great camp and a conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRyanBarry?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRyanBarry</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_RWright?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_RWright</a> I am blessed to receive my first offer from the University of Syracuse! Thank you for the opportunity to play at the next level! <a href="https://twitter.com/coachoswalt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachoswalt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Astorino?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Astorino</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CVHS_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CVHS_Football</a> <a href="https://t.co/UIOYYnblYx">pic.twitter.com/UIOYYnblYx</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1542891' first='Zayden' last='Smith'] (@ZaydenSmith27) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZaydenSmith27/status/1930802947211878884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["854395"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68460ae29f452"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rob Novotny is an underrated player for St. Joe's Prep as a tight end. His film is good, as he is a good blocker and catches the ball well. In a lot of ways, he is a throwback tight end who can play with his hand on the ground and is good as a blocker and as a receiver. So yesterday he got an offer from Albany University, which was great to see.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Calabrese?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Calabrese</a> I am blessed to receive an offer from UAlbany! <a href="https://t.co/eFsr5rPgh4">pic.twitter.com/eFsr5rPgh4</a></p>&mdash; Rob Novotny (@RobNovotny33) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobNovotny33/status/1931455405936243059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1007790"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68460ae29f49f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1007790' first='Ryan' last='Rowe'] is a standout linebacker for Pennridge. His ability to read and react to the play and make plays in or near the line of scrimmage is excellent. He is also a good tackler. Rowe has a ton of potential as a linebacker, so it was exciting to see him get an offer from Maine this weekend. This was on the heels of him getting an offer from Lehigh. He should continue to gain attention from colleges.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_DiMeo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_DiMeo</a> I am proud to have received a FULL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP OFFER from <a href="https://twitter.com/BlackBearsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BlackBearsFB</a> ! <a href="https://t.co/HlK6d2ezQa">pic.twitter.com/HlK6d2ezQa</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1007790' first='Ryan' last='Rowe'] (@RyanRowe31) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanRowe31/status/1931424225228660980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386284"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68460ae29f4f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='386284' first='Semaj' last='Beals'] is one of the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class. His ability to make plays inside and outside the pocket is excellent, as he is a good athlete. His recruiting has been quiet for a while, so it was noteworthy that he said he is going to visit Syracuse coming up in a few weekends. He is a good fit for Syracuse, even though they have 1 quarterback committed already in the class, but plenty of colleges get two committed quarterbacks in the same class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Happy to announce, I will be taking an official Visit to Syracuse University on June 16th-17th! <a href="https://twitter.com/FranBrownCuse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FranBrownCuse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachNixon_Cuse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachNixon_Cuse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachNunz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachNunz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDT_Cuse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDT_Cuse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NextLevelQBs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NextLevelQBs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RomanCatholicHC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RomanCatholicHC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DART?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DART</a> 🍊🍊🍊 <a href="https://t.co/t5Zvgwr6SX">pic.twitter.com/t5Zvgwr6SX</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='386284' first='Semaj' last='Beals'] (@Maj_QB1) <a href="https://twitter.com/Maj_QB1/status/1931471376306831830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->