Justin Schmidt
Justin Schmidt is a two-star recruit from Pittsburgh, PA, out of Thomas Jefferson (No. 3,230 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Pittsburgh's 9 games this season.
Where Schmidt comes from
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Thomas Jefferson
- Thomas Jefferson is within 25 miles of Acrisure Stadium
- Two-star, No. 3,230 in the 2025 class; signed with Purdue.
Where Schmidt fits
Pittsburgh’s specialists
- #57Alex RudolphLong snapper · Fr.
- #59Justin SchmidtLong snapper · So.
- #98Gabe RussoPunter · Sr.35 punts · 44.5 avg · 13 inside the 20
- #92Kaemon TijerinaPunter · So.
- #48Antonio ChadhaKicker · 5th-year12 of 13 on field goals
- #94Carter GenchiKicker · Fr.
- #91Samuel HunsakerKicker
Pittsburgh is 6-3. Next: vs Florida State, Fri Nov 13.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Pittsburgh, PA
Justin Schmidt arrives at Pittsburgh with a new fit to prove and an old chapter closed.
Pittsburgh fans can't agree whether the tape backs the reputation.
Minority viewA vocal minority sees it the other way.
Read the story so far
AI-generated narrative · may contain errors · not journalism · updated 2026-11-04
Where to follow
Awards
A two-star recruit at long snapper for Pittsburgh -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 Pittsburgh NarduzziYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalPurdue to Pittsburgh
- 2025 Purdue OdomYear 1 · Games –
- High school Thomas JeffersonClairton, PA · Class of 2025Two-star, No. 3,230 in the 2025 class. Signed with Purdue.
Moves
- Transferred from Purdue to Pittsburgh, Jan 9, 2026.
2025
- Signed with PurdueTwo-star, out of Thomas Jefferson
2026
- Transferred to Pittsburghfrom Purdue
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Barry Odom and Pat Narduzzi.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Pittsburgh