Jiavani Cooley is a three-star recruit from Erie, PA, out of Cathedral Prep (No. 1,150 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Pittsburgh's 9 games this season.
Where Cooley comes from
- Erie, PA
- Cathedral Prep
- About 100 miles from Acrisure Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,150 in the 2024 class.
- On the Pittsburgh roster since 2024
Where Cooley fits
Pittsburgh lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
Pittsburgh offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 27th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Pittsburgh is 6-3. Next: vs Florida State, Fri Nov 13.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Erie, PA
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Pittsburgh -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 27th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Pittsburgh has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen. 8 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Matt Goncalves went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
Three seasons at Pittsburgh
- 2026 Pittsburgh NarduzziYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Pittsburgh NarduzziYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Pittsburgh NarduzziYear 1 · Games –
- High school Cathedral PrepErie, PA · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,150 in the 2024 class. Signed with Pittsburgh.
2024
- Signed with PittsburghThree-star, out of Cathedral Prep
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Pat Narduzzi.
