{"id":207145,"date":"2025-07-14T19:32:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T19:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/207145\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T19:32:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T19:32:13","slug":"pitt-footballs-top-10-2026-recruits-per-rivals-on3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/207145\/","title":{"rendered":"Pitt Football’s Top 10 2026 Recruits Per Rivals\/On3"},"content":{"rendered":"

The business of recruiting is always changing, not only for college football programs but for the industry as well.<\/p>\n

There was a recent chance in national recruiting on-line services as Rivals and On3 recently merged.<\/p>\n

As a result of the merger, that platform released new ratings for individual players and that included members of Pitt\u2019s Class of 2026.<\/p>\n

Pitt football recruiting coverage sponsored by<\/p>\n

RM LAW, P.C.<\/a> is a boutique litigation law firm with a national practice dedicated to protecting shareholders\u2019 interests and promoting improved corporate governance practices.
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Pitt\u2019s Class of 2026 currently has 20 members and has a team recruiting ranking of 44th per Rivals\/On3.<\/p>\n

Following the merger, is a look at the Top 15 ranked players in Pitt\u2019s recruiting class. At this point, two of Pitt\u2019s recruits hold a 4-star rating.<\/p>\n

PITT\u2019S CLASS OF 2026, TOP 10 RECRUITS (PER RIVALS\/ON3)-<\/p>\n

1) Damon Ferguson-<\/a> 4-star running back from Milford Mill Academy in Baltimore, Maryland.
National ranking of No. 284, Top 20 player at his position.<\/p>\n

\"Pitt<\/p>\n

Pitt picks up a commitment from four-star running back Damon Ferguson. Photo courtesy of Ferguson\u2019s Instagram account.<\/p>\n

2) Reston Lehman<\/a>\u2013 4-star defensive end from Peters Township High School in Pittsburgh.
National ranking of No. 393 and Top 30 player at his position.<\/p>\n

\"Reston<\/p>\n

Reston Lehman<\/p>\n

3) Isaiah Simmons<\/a>\u2013 3-star linebacker from Maury High School in Norfolk, Virginia.
National ranking of No. 404 and Top 30 player at his position.<\/p>\n

\"Isaiah<\/p>\n

Isaiah Simmons<\/p>\n

4) Nicholas Howard-<\/a> 3-star offensive tackle from Pearland High School in Pearland, Texas.
National ranking of No. 448 and Top 35 at his position.<\/p>\n

\"Nicholas<\/p>\n

Nicholas Howard<\/p>\n

5) Jaydon Dunbar<\/a>\u2013 3-star wide receiver from Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville, Georgia.<\/p>\n

\"Jaydon<\/p>\n

Jaydon Dunbar<\/p>\n

6) Marcus Jennings<\/a>\u2013 3-star linebacker from Cass Tech High School in Detroit, Michigan.<\/p>\n

\"Marcus<\/p>\n

Marcus Jennings<\/p>\n

7) Corey Dailey- <\/a>3-star quarterback from Seguin High School in Seguin, Texas.<\/p>\n

\"Pitt<\/p>\n

Pitt quarterback commit Corey Dailey with offensive coordinator Kade Bell. Photo courtesy of Dailey\u2019s Instagram.<\/p>\n

8) Kentrail McRae-<\/a> 3-star wide receiver from Clearwater High School in Clearwater, Florida.<\/p>\n

\"Kentrail<\/p>\n

Kentrail Mcrae<\/p>\n

9) Desmond Johnson-<\/a> 3-star linebacker from Northwestern High School in Miami, Florida.<\/p>\n

\"Pitt<\/p>\n

Pitt lands three-star linebacker Desmond Johnson. Photo courtesy of Johnson\u2019s Instagram account.<\/p>\n

10) Da\u2019Ron Barksdale-<\/a> 3-star defensive back from Steel Valley High School in Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n

\"Da'Ron<\/p>\n

Da\u2019Ron Barksdale on a Pitt unofficial visit. Photo courtesy of Da\u2019Ron Barksdale<\/p>\n

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