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Pitt OT Matt Goncalves Named to Outland Trophy Watchlist

Pitt Panthers tackle Matt Goncalves earns some preseason recognition.

Stephen Thompson

Pitt OT Matt Goncalves Named to Outland Trophy Watchlist
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PITTSBURGH -- Pitt Panthers offensive tackle Matt Goncalves is coming off a breakout season and people around the country are beginning to take notice. 

Goncalves was one of 91 FBS offensive and defensive lineman to earn a spot on the Outland Trophy Preseason Watchlist. He was Pitt's lone selection. 

The Outland Trophy is given annually by the Greater Omaha Sports Committee to the most outstanding interior lineman in college football that season. 

Goncalves emerged as one of the Panthers' best offensive lineman after a strong 2022 campaign in which he helped fill in for Carter Warren, a starter and team captain who went down with a knee injury midway through the season. He projects as a starter at right tackle this coming season. 

He's already earned preseason recognition as an All-ACC player by Phil Steele, Athlon Sports, Pro Football Focus and College Football Network. 

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Stephen Thompson
STEPHEN THOMPSON

Stephen Thompson graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications and political science from Pitt in April 2022 after spending four years as a sports writer and editor at The Pitt News, the University of Pittsburgh's independent, student-run newspaper.  He primarily worked the Pitt men's basketball beat, and filled in on coverage of football, volleyball, softball, gymnastics and lacrosse, in addition to other sports as needed. His work at The Pitt News has won awards from the Pennsylvania News Media Association and Associated College Press.  During the spring and summer of 2021, Stephen interned for Pittsburgh Sports Now, covering baseball in western Pennsylvania. Hailing from Washington D.C., family ties have cultivated a love of Boston's professional teams and Pitt athletics, and a fascination with sports in general.  You can reach Stephen by email at stephenethompson00@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter. Read his latest work:

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