Pitt, WPIAL Football Programs Ramp Up Recruiting Efforts

Pitt extends offers to top linemen, while local stars schedule visits to top programs

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:04pm

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Pitt's football coaching staff has been busy on the recruiting trail, extending offers to several top offensive linemen from Alabama and Ohio. Meanwhile, standout WPIAL players like James Armstrong, Gianni Keyes, and Dionte Henry Jr. are garnering attention from Power 5 programs across the country.

Why it matters

Recruiting top talent is crucial for Pitt and other WPIAL programs to remain competitive in the ACC and beyond. These early offers and visits demonstrate the programs' ability to identify and attract elite prospects from both in-state and out-of-state.

The details

Pitt has offered 2027 OT Hudson Ingalsbe from Alabama, who holds offers from several Power 5 schools. The staff has also been recruiting 2027 DL Carter Napier from Ohio, who will make official visits to Pitt, West Virginia, and Iowa State. Meanwhile, top WPIAL prospects like Hopewell QB James Armstrong, Steel Valley ATH Gianni Keyes, and Moon ATH Dionte Henry Jr. are picking up their first Division I offers.

  • Over the weekend, Pitt offered 2027 OT Hudson Ingalsbe from Alabama.
  • 2027 DL Carter Napier from Ohio will make official visits to Pitt (May 28-30), West Virginia (June 5-7), and Iowa State (June 19-21).
  • Hopewell 2028 QB James Armstrong received an offer from Syracuse after a spring visit on Saturday.
  • Bishop Canevin 2027 OT Charles Butler received an offer from Temple following a visit on Saturday.
  • 2029 Steel Valley ATH Gianni Keyes and 2028 Moon ATH Dionte Henry Jr. each received their first Division I offers on Saturday

The players

Hudson Ingalsbe

A 2027 offensive tackle from Anniston, Alabama who holds Power 5 offers from North Carolina, Cincinnati, UCLA, Wake Forest, and others.

Carter Napier

A 2027 defensive lineman from Springboro, Ohio who will make official visits to Pitt, West Virginia, and Iowa State.

James Armstrong

A 2028 4-star quarterback from Hopewell High School who holds Power 5 offers from Pitt, Penn State, West Virginia, and others.

Gianni Keyes

A 2029 athlete from Steel Valley High School who received his first Division I offer from Marshall.

Dionte Henry Jr.

A 2028 athlete from Moon High School who received his first Division I offer from Bowling Green.

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What they’re saying

“Freshmen szn stats: 3 sacks, 23 Total tackles, 4 TFL, 2 Fmb Rec, 2 pass defended, 2 TDs(1 called back)”

— Gianni Keyes, Steel Valley 2029 Athlete

What’s next

Pitt will look to secure official visits and continue evaluating these top prospects as they aim to build a strong recruiting class for the future.

The takeaway

Pitt and other WPIAL programs are aggressively pursuing the region's top high school talent, demonstrating their ability to identify and attract elite players from both in-state and out-of-state.