Pitt Lands in Top Eight For 3-Star OT

The Pitt Panthers continue their recruiting efforts this summer and landed in the top eight schools for a 3-star offensive tackle.

Nov 4, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi watches the / Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers continue to increase their recruiting efforts this summer, as they landed in the top eight schools for a 3-star offensive tackle in the Class fo 2025.

Mehki Cousar placed Pitt alongside Boston College, Marshall, Maryland, Memphis, Temple, UCF, and UMass in his top eight schools. Leyton Roberts, who made the announcement on behalf of Cousar, also states that Cousar will make an announcement prior to his upcoming senior season this fall.

Thanks to all the schools that believed in my vision! #Top8 recruitment still 100% open!!! @CoachHuff @lancethompson_ @keithdudz @CoachForeman42 @coachwhite_c @CoachHinshaw @CoachSHuggins @CoachDarveau @SpencerD_BCFB @Coach_Crill @CoachMessay @CoachJdubSFA @CoachCammm pic.twitter.com/Q3sk01NQNz

— M𝙚𝙝𝙠𝙞 “big ticket” C𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙧 (@d1mehki) May 16, 2024

Cousar picked these eight schools over Toledo and FCS schools in Dartmouth and Morgan State.

He plays for powerhouse St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Md. Standing at 6-foot-6 and 315 pounds, Cousar is the prototypical offensive tackle that will succeed at the college level.

He currently harrasses defensive linemen for easy pancakes in high school and one can only imagine how strong he'll become in later years. His work gives his quarterback time in the pocket and he creates space for runners to exploit defenses.

Been going up against the best of the best week after week putting it on film! Here’s my full season tape! https://t.co/8FlbLRUjQy@CoachMessay @CoachCammm @CoachJdubSFA
@uehijele @CoachshermSFA pic.twitter.com/N7qdxWeuYf

— M𝙚𝙝𝙠𝙞 “big ticket” C𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙧 (@d1mehki) November 21, 2023

On3 is the only site to rate him so far, ranking Cousar as a three-star, No. 40 recruit in Maryland and No. 106 at offensive tackle in his class.

Pitt currently has five commits in the Class of 2025, including quarterback Mason Heintschel, athlete Bryce Yates, defensive end Trevor Sommers, offensive lineman Shep Turk and wide receiver Tony Kinsler.

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