Justin Schmidt
Sophomore long snapper on Pittsburgh's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 235 lb · Pittsburgh, PA · Thomas Jefferson
The story
1 long snapper on Pittsburgh's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 2-star recruit to Purdue in 2025.
- Transferred from Purdue to Pittsburgh in 2026.
Recruiting
LS recruit
No. 3230 nationally · Signed with Purdue
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileJustin Schmidt
Justin Schmidt arrived at Pittsburgh from Purdue.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2025
- Signed with Purdue2-star out of Thomas Jefferson
2026
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
Where He Ended Up · Transfer
Transferred to Pittsburgh
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 two-star recruit at long snapper for Pittsburgh -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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Background
Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in January 2026 following his transfer from Purdue. PURDUE (2025): Redshirted…did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: Played at local Thomas Jefferson…was a two-year starter on the defensive line and a four-year starter as their long snapper…ranked as the be...