#66
Ben Kauffman
Returning to Pittsburgh for 2026
Media, PA → Penncrest
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Narduzzi
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Pittsburgh
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Pittsburgh
Returning around him
- 1 Pittsburgh player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -5 net (16 in / 21 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Pittsburgh · Last season: 8-5 (AP #24) · Talent rank #56 · 2026 recruiting class #44
Background
2025: Walked on at the University of Pittsburgh in June 2025 following his graduation from Penncrest…did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: An athletic and versatile lineman who played in the trenches on both sides of the ball for Penncrest…earned District 1 Class 5A All-Central honors as an offen...
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