#30
John Wetzel
Returning to Pittsburgh for 2026
R-Jr. · Latrobe, PA → Greater Latrobe
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John Wetzel
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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 #10597
Peaked at #10597 this season.
Background
2025: Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in June 2025 following his graduation from Latrobe…appeared in one game as a true freshman, resulting in a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, Wetzel starred on both sides of the ball…at quarterback, he threw for 914 yards, while adding 1,076 rushing...