2002: Antonio Bryant Second Round 63rd overall Cowboys 2004: Fitzgerald drafted First Round 3rd overall Cardinals 2011: Jonathan Baldwin First Round 26th overall Chiefs 2014: Devin Street Fifth Round 146th overall Cowboys 2016: Tyler Boyd ? Round 1 of the NFL draft kicks off Thursday night. Though Pitt’s Tyler Boyd likely won’t have his name called then, he’s a good bet to hear it Friday night during Round 2 or 3. When Boyd does eventually stroll up to the NFL podium, he’ll be walking in ... Read More
Pitt well represented on 75th Anniversary FWAA team
The Football Writers Association of America announced its 75th Anniversary All-America Team on Thursday and the Pitt Panthers were very well represented as five former Pitt legends made one of the three teams. The five Panthers selected were tight end Mike Ditka, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, running back Tony Dorsett, offensive lineman Bill Fralic and defensive end Hugh Green. Fitzgerald was a first-team selection while the other four were named to the second team. The five Pitt ... Read More
Aaron Donald, Larry Fitzgerald to serve as honorary coaches for Pitt spring game
After a year’s hiatus, the Pitt Panthers will once again hold their annual spring game this year under new head football coach Pat Narduzzi. Although this time around their will be a twist. St. Louis Rams defensive tackle and reigning NFL Rookie of the Year Aaron Donald, and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will serve as honorary head coaches for the 2015 Blue-Gold Spring Game. Fitzgerald will coach the blue team in the game while Donald will coach the gold ... Read More