Derrick Davis Jr.
Derrick Davis Jr.
Three head coaches in four seasons, at two different programs. The receipt on tape: 21 rush yds, 1 receptions against Boston College, Week 14, 2024.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- head-coach lineage
- game log
Career Arc
Coaching Lineage · 2021–2024
1 coachPlayed his entire career under Pat Narduzzi.
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Narduzzi
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Pittsburgh | 27 | 70 | 2.6 | 2 | -- |
| 2023 | Pittsburgh | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | -- |
| 2022 | LSU | 11 | 57 | 5.2 | 1 | -- |
| 2021 | LSU | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 40 | 135 | 3.4 | 3 | -- |
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Pittsburgh | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | -- |
| 2023 | Pittsburgh | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2022 | LSU | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2021 | LSU | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | -- |
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 4 · 2024
W 73–17
vs Youngstown State
21 rush yds (6 car)
Dominant 56-point win at home against Youngstown State.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Pittsburgh
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · 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
Development
Development Trajectory · rushing yards
2022–2024+23%
Modest growth (23%) across the multi-season window.