Report: Former Pitt DE John Morgan Receiving Power Five Offers

There's been no shortage of Power 5 interest for former Pitt Panther John Morgan.
Report: Former Pitt DE John Morgan Receiving Power Five Offers
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PITTSBURGH -- Former Pitt Panthers defensive end John Morgan was one of the top contributors to his team's deep and productive defensive line - one of the country's best - which makes it no surprise that he's garnered interest from multiple Power 5 schools upon choosing to enter the transfer portal.

Morgan, who officially entered his name to the transfer portal just this week, has already heard from programs all over the country, according to a report from Pittsburgh Sports Now. PSN claims that Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana, Colorado, Appalachian State, Memphis, Buffalo and Akron have all reached out to Morgan to offer a roster spot and scholarship. 

After amassing 73 total tackles, 23 for loss, 14 sacks, two passes defended and three forced fumbles over 46 games played in five years as a Panthers, Morgan will be one of the most sought-after defensive linemen in the portal. 

In a separate interview with PSN, Morgan said his transfer was about opening up playing time for the younger players behind him. In his new school, he's looking for a team that will allow him to rush the passer frequently and avoid RPO offenses meant to limit sack numbers. 

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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: