#43
Valdez Stuvaints
Returning to Pittsburgh for 2026
R-Jr. · McKeesport, PA → McKeesport
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Valdez Stuvaints
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Pittsburgh
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · 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 #10885
Peaked at #10885 this season.
Background
2025: Walked on at the University of Pittsburgh in June 2025 following his graduation from McKeesport…did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: Helped the Tigers to an eight-win campaign in 2024, including an unblemished 6-0 conference record…as a senior, he combined for 52 tackles, six pass breakups...