Eastern Michigan Transfer DE Gives Pitt Fifth Commitment of the Day

Title: Eastern Michigan Transfer DE Gives Pitt Fifth Commitment of Day Joey Zelinsky, a transfer defensive lineman from Eastern Michigan, has committed to Pitt following an official visit. Zelinsky is 6-foot-4 and weighs 250 pounds, hailing from Cressona, Pennsylvania. His commitment marks the fifth player to commit to Pitt on the same day. Zelinsky has a strong college football background, with 78 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks over the last three seasons at Eastern Michigan. He received multiple offers from schools like JMU, Texas State, and Buffalo after entering the transfer portal. Pitt is actively recruiting defensive linemen due to several players, including Nate Matlack and others, hitting the transfer portal. The coaching staff aims to enhance the edge rusher position, with Zelinsky providing valuable depth. Pitt's current defensive tackle lineup includes Sean FitzSimmons, Nick James, and Isaiah Neal, indicating a solid core. The addition of Zelinsky follows another commitment from Utah State transfer Blaine Spires, reinforcing the defensive line. The offseason player movement for the Pitt Panthers is being tracked by Pittsburgh Sports Now.

Original Article: https://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2025/01/04/eastern-michigan-transfer-de-gives-pitt-fifth-commitment-of-the-day/

Original Article Author: Karl Ludwig