Pittsburgh Panthers
· 2026-06-27
The Pittsburgh Panthers have picked up their third 2027 linebacker commitment from Georgia prospect Zion Paul.
Paul selected the Panthers over South Florida and Cincinnati after his official visit from June 11-13.
The 6-1, 200-pound Paul recorded 69 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, four sacks, and one forced fumble last fall.
He earned First Team All-Region honors and had offers from Kansas, Louisville, and Duke.
Paul's commitment brings the Panthers' 2027 class to 24 commits, with eight coming from Georgia.
The Panthers moved quickly to get Paul on campus after offering him on April 30.
The Panthers will face Miami (OH) RedHawks on September 5, 2026, in their next game.
Pitt's 2027 class includes four-star Georgia native Jeremiah Proctor and three-star Walter Hudson.
Paul's Hudl highlights are available online.
The Panthers' recruiting process has been successful, with multiple commits from top prospects.
And the team is looking to build on this momentum in the upcoming season.
But for now, the focus is on the 2027 class and the new additions to the team.
So the Panthers will continue to work on building their roster and preparing for the next game.
The team's coaching staff is excited about the new commits and their potential to contribute.
Paul's commitment is a significant addition to the Panthers' 2027 class.
The Panthers' defense is looking strong with the new linebacker commits.
The team is gearing up for the next season with a solid recruiting class.