Pitt Lands 2027 Quarterback Commit for Official Visit

Kevin Verpaele, a 3-star QB from Florida, will visit Pitt's campus in late May.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Pitt's 2027 recruiting class has added another top prospect, as 3-star quarterback Kevin Verpaele from Merritt Island, Florida has scheduled an official visit to the university from May 28-30. Verpaele, who committed to Pitt last October, will join two other Pitt commits - 3-star offensive lineman Noah Nixon and 4-star offensive tackle JJ Brown - on the visit.

Why it matters

Verpaele is an important piece of Pitt's 2027 recruiting class, which already features several top Florida prospects. The coaching staff likely wants to get Verpaele back on campus to solidify his commitment, especially after he picked up new Power 5 offers from Wake Forest and Rutgers following a strong performance at the Elite 11 Regional Camp.

The details

Verpaele (6'2", 200 lbs) is considered a true dual-threat quarterback after throwing for 2,714 yards, 27 touchdowns, and completing 64% of his passes, while also rushing for 597 yards and 4 touchdowns last season. Pitt currently has 4 commits in their 2027 class, all from the state of Florida.

  • Verpaele committed to Pitt on October 28, 2025.
  • Verpaele competed in the Elite 11 Regional Camp in Miami in January 2026.
  • Verpaele has scheduled his official visit to Pitt from May 28-30, 2026.

The players

Kevin Verpaele

A 3-star quarterback from Merritt Island, Florida who committed to Pitt's 2027 recruiting class in October 2025.

Noah Nixon

A 3-star offensive lineman from Buford, Georgia who is also scheduled to visit Pitt on May 28-30, 2026.

JJ Brown

A 4-star offensive tackle from Lilburn, Georgia who is also scheduled to visit Pitt on May 28-30, 2026.

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What’s next

Pitt will look to solidify Verpaele's commitment and impress him and the other visiting recruits during the official visit weekend in late May.

The takeaway

Pitt is building an impressive 2027 recruiting class, particularly in the state of Florida, and the upcoming official visit for quarterback commit Kevin Verpaele is an important step in keeping that momentum going.