Shep Turk
Sophomore offensive lineman on Pittsburgh's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 310 lb · Jefferson Hills, PA · Thomas Jefferson
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 1092 nationally · Signed with Pittsburgh
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Pittsburgh's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Pittsburgh in 2025.
Shep Turk
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Pittsburgh3-star out of Thomas Jefferson
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Narduzzi
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Pittsburgh -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Pittsburgh has produced 7 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).
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 #64 · 2026 recruiting class #44
Background
2025: Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in June 2025 following his graduation from Thomas Jefferson…did not see game action as a true freshman and redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year fixture on the offensive line for perennial Pennsylvania power Thomas Jefferson…led team to a 14-1 record,...