Mike van der Oord
Freshman offensive lineman on Pittsburgh's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′7″ · 285 lb · Westlake, OH · St. Ignatius
The story
1 offensive lineman on Pittsburgh's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
Mike van der Oord
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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
Mike van der Oord plays offensive line for Pittsburgh.
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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
Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in June 2026 following his graduation from St. Ignatius. HIGH SCHOOL: Listed as the No. 9 overall offensive tackle in Ohio by 247Sports…as a junior, he managed a running game that averaged over 171.8 yards per game at St. Ignatius High School. PERSONAL: So...