#19
Jayden Bonsu
Returning to Pittsburgh for 2026
R-Jr. · Hillside, NJ → St. Peters Prep
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Jayden Bonsu
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Pittsburgh
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · 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 #10140
Peaked at #10140 this season.
Background
2025: Missed the entirety of the season due to an injury he sustained in training camp…enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in January 2025 following his transfer from Ohio State. AT OHIO STATE (2023-24): Was a member of the 2022 signing class and enrolled at Ohio State in June of 2023…redshi...