#76
Mike van der Oord
Returning to Pittsburgh for 2026
Westlake, OH → St. Ignatius
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Narduzzi
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Pittsburgh
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Pittsburgh
Returning around him
- 40% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 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
Background
Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in June 2026 following his graduation from St. Ignatius. HIGH SCHOOL: Listed as the No. 9 overall offensive tackle in Ohio by 247Sports…as a junior, he managed a running game that averaged over 171.8 yards per game at St. Ignatius High School. PERSONAL: So...
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