Ben Kauffman
Sophomore defensive lineman on Pittsburgh's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 240 lb · Media, PA · Penncrest
The story
1 defensive lineman on Pittsburgh's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
Ben Kauffman
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
Ben Kauffman plays defensive lineman for Pittsburgh.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Pittsburgh has produced 4 All-Conference defensive linemen and 3 All-Americans. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Calijah Kancey was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Pittsburgh
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Pittsburgh
Returning around him
- 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: Walked on at the University of Pittsburgh in June 2025 following his graduation from Penncrest…did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: An athletic and versatile lineman who played in the trenches on both sides of the ball for Penncrest…earned District 1 Class 5A All-Central honors as an offen...
The defensive line · Pittsburgh
- #44Jimmy Scott7.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #2Isaiah Neal7 tackles for loss · 2025
- #11Nick James6 tackles for loss · 2025
- #55Sean FitzSimmons3 tackles for loss · 2025
- #66Ben Kauffmanno box-score line yet
14 more on the roster · Pittsburgh team page