Report: Former Pitt CB Receiving Major Interest in the Transfer Portal

Title: Report: Former Pitt CB Receiving Major Interest in Transfer Portal Ryland Gandy, previously the top cornerback at Pitt, has entered the transfer portal after three seasons with the team. Gandy is a 6-foot, 180-pound cornerback from Buford, Georgia, and is currently receiving significant interest from multiple programs. He is visiting Indiana and has plans to visit Michigan, North Carolina, and Ole Miss as part of his transfer process. Pitt managed to retain most of its core players for the 2025 season, but Gandy's departure is a notable loss for the team. Gandy was a highly regarded recruit, committing to Pitt over numerous prestigious programs including Notre Dame and USC. During his time at Pitt, Gandy excelled in special teams before becoming the starting cornerback this season. In the current season, Gandy recorded 40 tackles, including 23 solo tackles, and achieved a tackle for loss and a pass breakup. He played the most defensive snaps among Pitt cornerbacks, totaling 766, while limiting opposing quarterbacks to a 51.9% completion rate. Over his career at Pitt, Gandy accumulated a total of 47 tackles, two pass breakups, and a tackle for loss. With Gandy's exit, Pitt's cornerback unit is now perceived as thin, prompting the coaching staff to consider adding new players from the transfer portal.

Original Article: https://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2025/01/02/report-former-pitt-cb-receiving-major-interest-in-the-transfer-portal/

Original Article Author: Karl Ludwig