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Former Pitt TE Holds Two Pre-Draft Workouts

Former Pitt Panthers tight end Malcolm Epps is garnering some interest from NFL squads.

Stephen Thompson

Nov 11, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange defensive back Jason Simmons Jr. (6)
Nov 11, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange defensive back Jason Simmons Jr. (6) / Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
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PITTSBURGH -- Former Pitt Panthers tight end Malcolm Epps is building his stock in the days leading up to the NFL Draft.

Epps, who transferred to Pitt after stops at Texas and USC, attended workouts with the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills, according to a report from Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. He spoke highly of his time with the Panthers after ending his time in the Steel City.

“It was different, it was good, it made me be a pro and it was good for me knowing I can play in any environment, including cold weather,” Epps said. “It was good for my confidence. I did see Aaron Donald one time. Dude is built like a sculpture. I got to talk to Coach Tomlin. He’s down to earth.”

He caught 9 passes for 115 yards in 11 games for the Panthers last season before declaring for the NFL Draft. He had totaled 46 catches for 598 yards and 7 touchdowns between six seasons in college football.

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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: