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12/17/22 - Keye Thompson, rSr/2025, Pittsburgh + More +

2022 ALL-MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE THIRD TEAM: Linebacker - Keye Thompson, Ohio,...Thompson leads the team in tackles (96), assisted tackles (51) and solo tackles (45). Starting in all 12 games, he also recorded 6.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception, three pass breakups, five quarterback hurries, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. Thompson earned MAC Defensive Player of the Week twice. - Ohio Football

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ILB Keye Thompson, Pittsburgh
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12/10/22 - *Calijah Kancey, Jr/2023, Pittsburgh + More +

2022 WALTER CAMP FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICAN: DL Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh,...The 6-foot, 280-pound junior defensive tackle compiled 31 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks in 11 games played this season. His average of 1.32 TFLs per game ranks 16th nationally and first among the nation's interior defenders. - Pittsburgh Football

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DT *Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh
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12/08/22 - *Calijah Kancey, Jr/2023, Pittsburgh + More +

2022 OUTLAND TROPHY FINALIST (OUTSTANDING INTERIOR LINEMAN): Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh,...In addition to the Outland, Kancey is also a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, presented to the nation's top defensive player. He is the only player selected a finalist for both the Nagurski and Outland honors by the FWAA. Kancey is the first Pitt player to be named a finalist for the Outland Trophy since 2013, when defensive tackle Aaron Donald became the Panthers' second winner of the coveted award. (Donald also won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy that season.) Pitt's initial Outland Trophy winner was offensive tackle Mark May in 1980. The 6-foot, 280-pound Kancey (Miami, Fla./Miami Northwestern) has been one of college football's most dominant players regardless of position this season. He compiled 31 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks in 11 games played. - Pittsburgh Football

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DT *Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh
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12/04/22 - Phil Jurkovec, rSr/2024, Pittsburgh + More +

Phil Jurkovec, Boston College quarterback and former Pine-Richland High School star, entered the transfer portal Friday and has an interest in possibly coming to Pitt. But he said a number of other schools also had contacted him. Jurkovec spent the past three seasons at Boston College after transferring from Notre Dame. He has an extra year of eligibility because of COVID-19. "It's not like I'm that close to a decision yet," Jurkovec said. Jurkovec said he has heard from Power Five conference schools, as well as colleges from smaller conferences. "I really liked Boston College, but it just wasn't the right situation for me right now," Jurkovec said. "There are no hard feelings. Coach [Jeff] Hafley wishes me the best and he's trying to help me out. I'm not leaning one way or another. I have to take in all the information right now."

Pitt offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti Jr. was Boston College's offensive coordinator for Jurkovec's first two seasons at Boston College. Whether Jurkovec ends up at Pitt might hinge on whether Kedon Slovis uses his final year of eligibility at Pitt, transfers elsewhere or turns to the NFL. "In regards to Pitt, I really like coach Cignetti because of the past. That's a huge draw," Jurkovec said. "Coach [Pat] Narduzzi always has been good to me, too. I'm very interested in Pitt, but we'll see how this plays out and what exactly is the situation at Pitt." - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

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QB Phil Jurkovec, Pittsburgh
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12/04/22 - *Calijah Kancey, Jr/2023, Pittsburgh + More +

Pittsburgh defensive tackle Calijah Kancey, the ACC's Defensive Player of the Year, will miss the team's bowl game due to injury. Kancey, a junior, made the announcement in an Instagram post on Friday. Kancey sustained an injury in the second half of a win over Duke on Nov. 19 and did not travel with the team for a victory at Miami on Nov. 26. "Thanks to the best trainers in the country at Pitt," Kancey said. "I know they will help me get back to 100% soon." Kancey collected 7 1/2 sacks and 14 1/2 tackles for a loss in 11 games this season for the Panthers (8-4).

He is the first Pitt player to win the conference's highest defensive honor since Aaron Donald in 2013. The 6-foot-1, 280-pound player has been coy about his intentions next year, though the Miami native likely has worked himself up NFL draft boards over the last three months. Kancey did say he plans to help teammates prepare for whatever bowl they might be headed to. Pitt did not defend the ACC title it won a year ago but finished strong, winning four straight to end the season to come in second to North Carolina in the ACC's Coastal Division. - AP College Football

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DT *Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh
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12/03/22 - Deslin Alexandre, rSr/2023, Pittsburgh + More +

2022 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION: DE - Deslin Alexandre, Pitt, 19 votes,...In addition to his second-team specialist nod, Devonshire received Honorable Mention at cornerback. Other Panthers receiving Honorable Mention include defensive end Deslin Alexandre, safety Brandon Hill and cornerback Marquis Williams. - Pittsburgh Football

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DE Deslin Alexandre, Pittsburgh
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12/03/22 - M.J. Devonshire, rSr/2024, Pittsburgh + More +

2022 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION: CB - M.J. Devonshire, Pitt, 33 votes,...In addition to his second-team specialist nod, Devonshire received Honorable Mention at cornerback. Other Panthers receiving Honorable Mention include defensive end Deslin Alexandre, safety Brandon Hill and cornerback Marquis Williams. - Pittsburgh Football

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CB M.J. Devonshire, Pittsburgh
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12/03/22 - Jake Kradel, rSr/2024, Pittsburgh + More +

2022 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION: C - Jake Kradel, Pitt, 21 votes,...The versatile Jake Kradel, who split his 12 starts between two different positions, earned third team All-ACC at guard and was an Honorable Mention center. - Pittsburgh Football

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C Jake Kradel, Pittsburgh
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12/03/22 - Jake Kradel, rSr/2024, Pittsburgh + More +

2022 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL THIRD TEAM: OG - Jake Kradel, Pitt, 50 votes,...The versatile Jake Kradel, who split his 12 starts between two different positions, earned third team All-ACC at guard and was an Honorable Mention center. - Pittsburgh Football

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C Jake Kradel, Pittsburgh
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12/02/22 - Khalil Anderson, rSo/2026, Pittsburgh + More +

Pitt defensive back Khalil Anderson, a redshirt freshman from Atlanta who appeared in only three games over the past two seasons, said Wednesday he plans to enter his name in the NCAA transfer portal. Anderson (5-foot-11, 180 pounds) was a three-star prospect, according to Rivals.com, in Pitt's 2021 class. When he left Riverwood (Ga.) High School, he was rated one of the nation's top 25 cornerbacks by 247Sports after intercepting eight passes in two seasons. Since the end of the regular season, four Pitt players have announced plans to transfer. Anderson joins wide receiver Jaylon Barden, safety Judson Tallandier II and defensive end Sam Williams. - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

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CB Khalil Anderson, Pittsburgh
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12/02/22 - Phil Jurkovec, rSr/2024, Pittsburgh + More +

Although action doesn't officially start until Monday, among the reported quarterbacks in, or planning to be to enter the transfer portal as of Dec. 1 is Boston College's Phil Jurkovec: Jurkovec began his career at Notre Dame in 2018, transferred to BC after the 2019 season and now is transferring again for his final season of eligibility. Injuries limited him to 14 games in the past two seasons. When healthy in 2020, Jurkovec played well (255.8 passing yards per game, 17 TDs, five interceptions). He struggled the past two seasons because of the injuries – 187.5 passing yards per game, 18 TDs, 12 picks. He and backup Emmett Morehead took a ton of hits this season because of a lackluster line; BC surrendered 46 sacks, the most of any Power 5 school and third-most among the reported all teams. If his new team gets the 2020 Jurkovec, good things can happen. - NFL Draft Scout and online sources

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QB Phil Jurkovec, Pittsburgh
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12/02/22 - Matt Goncalves, rSr/2024, Pittsburgh + More +

2022 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL THIRD TEAM: OT - Matt Goncalves, Pitt, 66 votes,...The versatile Jake Kradel, who split his 12 starts between two different positions, earned third team All-ACC at guard and was an Honorable Mention center. Another road grader up front, Matt Goncalves, was a third-team pick at tackle. - Pittsburgh Football

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OT Matt Goncalves, Pittsburgh
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12/02/22 - Marquis Williams, rSr/2024, Pittsburgh + More +

2022 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION: CB - Marquis Williams, Pitt, 26 votes,...In addition to his second-team specialist nod, Devonshire received Honorable Mention at cornerback. Other Panthers receiving Honorable Mention include defensive end Deslin Alexandre, safety Brandon Hill and cornerback Marquis Williams. - Pittsburgh Football

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CB Marquis Williams, Pittsburgh
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12/02/22 - Erick Hallett II, rSr/2023, Pittsburgh + More +

2022 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL SECOND TEAM: S - Erick Hallett II, Pitt, 83 votes,...The Panthers' second-team selections were wide receiver Jared Wayne, safety Erick Hallett II and return specialist M.J. Devonshire. Hallett has been responsible for a team-high six turnovers (three interceptions and three fumble recoveries). - Pittsburgh Football

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FS Erick Hallett II, Pittsburgh
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12/02/22 - M.J. Devonshire, rSr/2024, Pittsburgh + More +

2022 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL SECOND TEAM: SP - M.J. Devonshire, Pitt, 89 votes,...The Panthers' second-team selections were wide receiver Jared Wayne, safety Erick Hallett II and return specialist M.J. Devonshire. Devonshire paces the ACC with a 9.9-yard punt return average. - Pittsburgh Football

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