Nick Howard
Freshman offensive lineman on Pittsburgh's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 350 lb · Pearland, TX · Pearland
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 458 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 4-star recruit to Pittsburgh in 2026.
Nick Howard
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Pittsburgh4-star out of Pearland
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 four-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
Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in June 2026 following his graduation from Pearland. HIGH SCHOOL: Listed as a four-star recruit and the 33rd offensive tackle in the country by 247Sports…as a senior, directed Pearland to an 11-win season, tying the 2015, 2011 and 1950 teams in terms of vi...