Is Sean FitzSimmons starting?
Sean FitzSimmons is the projected starter at DT for Pittsburgh Panthers.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Central Valley, ranked #934 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 25 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sacks. That's 3% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 79 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #55
- Class
- RS SR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 295 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 32 | 4.5 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8630
- National Rank
- #934
- High School
- Central Valley
- Hometown
- Monaca, PA
Why this rating?
On a 81-rated defense; 74th-percentile production (×0.93 for competition level) put them -2 vs unit starters → 79.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at DT · Pittsburgh Panthers
- 15579Sean FitzSimmonsStarter
- 29568Eliyt Nairne
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.