Pitt Panthers Reveal Spring Jersey Numbers for Newcomers Ahead of Season
By Dominic Campbell | March 11, 2025
PITTSBURGH — As the Pitt Panthers kick off spring practice, excitement is building around the team’s fresh faces, who have officially been assigned their jersey numbers for the upcoming season.
Beginning March 11, Pitt will run 14 spring practices over five weeks, culminating in the highly anticipated Spring Game at Acrisure Stadium on April 12. This season, the Panthers are welcoming a strong influx of talent, including 14 players from the transfer portal and 13 mid-year freshmen enrollees, alongside some number changes among returning offensive linemen.
Last season, Pitt showed flashes of brilliance, starting with an impressive 7-0 run before finishing at 7-6. This spring, the team is eager to build on that momentum and continue pushing forward.
Freshmen Jersey Numbers
Offense
- Quarterback Mason Heintschel takes No. 6, previously worn by Rodney Hammond Jr. (2021-24).
- Running Back Ja’Kyrian Turner dons No. 25, a number last worn by TJ Harvison (2023).
- Wide Receivers Bryce Yates (No. 80), Tony Kinsler (No. 17), and Cameron Sapp (No. 84) follow in the footsteps of past Panthers like Thaddeus Shaw, Jake Frantl, and Jake McConnachie.
- Tight End Max Hunt will sport No. 86, previously Gavin Bartholomew’s number.
- Offensive Lineman Akram Elnagmi wears No. 60, last worn by Owen Drexel.
Defense
- Defensive Linemen Julian “JuJu” Anderson (No. 35) and Denim Cook (No. 50) join the defensive front, along with linebackers Justin Thompson (No. 54) and Emmanuel “Manny” Taylor (No. 38).
- Defensive Backs Josh Guerrier (No. 14) and Shawn Lee Jr. (No. 28) round out the newcomers on defense.
Transfer Additions Bring Experience
Pitt’s transfer portal haul features impact players ready to contribute immediately. Wide receivers Deuce Spann (No. 22), Andy Jean (No. 14), Cataurus “Blue” Hicks (No. 81), and Justin Cook (No. 28) bolster the offense, while the offensive line welcomes Kendall Stanley (No. 53), Keith Gouveia (No. 66), and Jeffrey Persi (No. 78).
On defense, notable transfers include defensive linemen Blaine Spires (No. 10), Joey Zelinsky (No. 45), Jaeden Moore (No. 56), linebacker Jayden Bonsu (No. 19), and defensive backs Kavir Bains-Marquez (No. 20) and Rashan Murray (No. 18). Special teams get a boost from placekicker James London (No. 83).
Returning Linemen Change Numbers
Two offensive linemen return with new jersey numbers for the spring: Adham Abouraya switches from No. 53 to No. 63, and Mason Lindsay moves from No. 66 to No. 58.
Stay tuned with Inside the Panthers for the latest news, exclusive interviews, recruiting insights, and all things Pitt football as the Panthers prepare to roar this spring!
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