Pittsburgh Panthers Depth Chart

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ACC2-0 (2026)#44 Recruiting40% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 6
    89
    Mason HeintschelSO
    Starter
  2. 15
    79
    Holden GerinerRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RB
  1. 9
    90
    Ja'Kyrian TurnerSO
    Starter
  2. 11
    84
    La'Vell WrightGR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 26
    61
    Damon Ferguson Jr.FR
WR-X
  1. 7
    89
    Malik KnightRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 2
    64
    Tony KinslerSO
WR-Z
  1. 10
    74
    Censere LeeRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 24
    71
    Tyreek RobinsonRS SO
SLOT
  1. 3
    87
    Cataurus HicksRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 4
    77
    Bryce YatesSO
  3. 84
    58
    Cam SappRS FR
TE
  1. 86
    76
    Carson KentRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 17
    75
    Elijah LaggSR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 74
    80
    Netinho OlivieriRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 51
    74
    Jiavani CooleyRS SO
LG
  1. 53
    73
    Kendall StanleyRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 56
    73
    Keylen DavisRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 71
    80
    Ryan CarrettaRS JR
    Starter
  2. 66
    67
    Keith GouveiaRS SR/TR
RG
  1. 55
    80
    BJ WilliamsSR
    Starter
  2. 68
    74
    Torian ChesterRS FR
RT
  1. 70
    85
    Ryan BaerRS SR
    Starter
  2. 58
    74
    Mason LindsayRS SO

Next game kickoff time

Pittsburgh Panthers plays Syracuse at home on Thu, Sep 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachPat Narduzzisince 2016
Offensive CoordinatorKade Bell
Defensive CoordinatorCory Sanders

What's Next

Who do they play next?vs Syracuse · Thu, Sep 17 · 07:30 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Mason Heintschel — starting quarterback for PittsburghHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Pittsburgh
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #37 IN WS POWER
    Results this season+1.0 pts

    Undefeated so far this season.

    2025 SP+: 10.1

    85%

    Roster talent: 54th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #44 national

    6%

    Returning production: 40%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    16 adds in two-deep · avg 79 OVR · top add: M. Knight (WR, 89, from Western Carolina)

    Camp battles to watch2
    Coach PittsburghTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Pittsburgh?

    Pittsburgh Panthers starting lineup

    Mason Heintschel is the projected starting quarterback for Pittsburgh as of September 16, 2026. Holden Geriner is listed second.

    Pittsburgh also projects Ja'Kyrian Turner at running back, Malik Knight at wide receiver and Carson Kent at tight end.

    The full Pittsburgh Panthers two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Mason Heintschel · QBJa'Kyrian Turner · RBMalik Knight · WR-XCarson Kent · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Pittsburgh's starting quarterback?
    Mason Heintschel is the projected starting quarterback for Pittsburgh as of September 16, 2026. Holden Geriner is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Pittsburgh?
    Ja'Kyrian Turner is the projected starter at running back for Pittsburgh, with La'Vell Wright listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Pittsburgh?
    Malik Knight is the projected starter at wide receiver for Pittsburgh, with Tony Kinsler listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Pittsburgh?
    Carson Kent is the projected starter at tight end for Pittsburgh, with Elijah Lagg listed second.
    When was the Pittsburgh Panthers depth chart last updated?
    The Pittsburgh Panthers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Pittsburgh's record last season?
    Pittsburgh Panthers finished 8-5 (6-2 in ACC play).
    When does Pittsburgh Panthers play next?
    Pittsburgh Panthers plays Syracuse at home on Thu, Sep 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

    Full Pittsburgh roster

    Every player on the Pittsburgh Panthers depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Malik Knight, Tony Kinsler

    WR: Censere Lee, Tyreek Robinson

    WR: Cataurus Hicks, Bryce Yates, Cam Sapp

    LT: Netinho Olivieri, Jiavani Cooley

    LG: Kendall Stanley, Keylen Davis

    C: Ryan Carretta, Keith Gouveia

    RG: BJ Williams, Torian Chester

    RT: Ryan Baer, Mason Lindsay

    TE: Carson Kent, Elijah Lagg

    QB: Mason Heintschel, Holden Geriner

    RB: Ja'Kyrian Turner, La'Vell Wright, Damon Ferguson Jr.

    Defense

    DE: Isaiah Neal, Zach Crothers, Josh Pittman

    DT: Nick James, Eliyt Nairne, Lincoln Hoke

    DT: Sean FitzSimmons, Jeremiah Warren, Ty Yuhas

    DE: Jimmy Scott, Jaeden Moore, Reston Lehman

    MONEY: Alex Sanford Jr., Cameron Lindsey

    MLB: Jeremiah Marcelin, Davin Brewton, Justin Thompson

    STAR: Braylan Lovelace, DeMarco Ward, Jayden Bonsu

    CB: Raion Strader, Shadarian Harrison, Zion Ferguson

    SS: Cruce Brookins, Tony Forney

    FS: Josh Guerrier, Cole Woodson, Allen Bryant

    CB: Shawn Lee Jr., Rashan Murray

    Special Teams

    PT: Gabe Russo, Kaemon Tijerina

    PK: Antonio Chadha, Sam Hunsaker

    KO: Sam Hunsaker, Antonio Chadha

    LS: Justin Schmidt, Alex Rudolph

    H: Kaemon Tijerina, Angelo Renda

    PR: Cam Sapp, Cataurus Hicks

    KR: Cam Sapp, Tyreek Robinson