#49
Charlie Donehue
Returning to Pittsburgh for 2026
R-Jr. · Powell, OH → Olentangy Liberty
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Charlie Donehue
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Pittsburgh
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Pittsburgh
Returning around him
- 75% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 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
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #10594
Peaked at #10594 this season.
Background
2025: Walked on at the University of Pittsburgh in June 2025 following his graduation from Olentangy Liberty...did not appear in any games. HIGH SCHOOL: Helped Olentangy Liberty to a 14-2 season and the OHSAA Division I State Championship…as a senior, made 71 tackles, 10 sacks, 25 tackles for los...