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Samuel Carpenter
Returning to Pittsburgh for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Samuel Carpenter
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
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CFB
College
Pittsburgh
NFL
NFL Draft
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Coaching Lineage · 2023–2025
1 coachPlayed his entire career under Pat Narduzzi.
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2023Pittsburgh3-9HC: Pat Narduzzi · Balanced, slow tempo
2024Pittsburgh7-6HC: Pat Narduzzi · Balanced, fast tempo
2025Pittsburgh8-5HC: Pat Narduzzi · Balanced
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 13 · 2025
W 42–28
at Georgia Tech
6 PTS
Edged out Georgia Tech on the road in a shootout.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Pittsburgh
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
PK · 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 #14571
Peaked at #14571 this season.