Pitt Football Lands Another 2027 Commit for Official Visit

Running back Tyler Reid will join 3 other 2027 recruits visiting Pitt in May

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Tyler Reid, a 3-star running back from Florida, has become the fourth member of Pitt's 2027 recruiting class to schedule an official visit to the university in May. Reid, who is the younger brother of current Pitt player Desmond Reid, committed to the Panthers back in March and will be visiting the campus along with three other 2027 commits over the weekend of May 28-30.

Why it matters

Pitt's 2027 recruiting class is shaping up to be a strong one, with four players already committed. Getting these top recruits on campus for official visits is an important step in solidifying their commitments and building momentum for the class.

The details

Reid, a 5'8" 165-pound running back, announced his plans to transfer to St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Florida for his senior season. Despite his commitment to Pitt, he has picked up three new offers since the start of the year from West Virginia, Liberty, and Middle Tennessee State. During his junior season at Miramar High School, Reid had 104 carries for 1,070 yards and 9 touchdowns.

  • Reid committed to Pitt on March 6, 2026.
  • Reid announced plans to transfer to St. Thomas Aquinas High School on January 26, 2026.
  • Reid and 3 other 2027 Pitt commits will visit the university from May 28-30, 2026.

The players

Tyler Reid

A 3-star running back from Florida who is the younger brother of current Pitt player Desmond Reid. He committed to Pitt in March 2026 and will be visiting the campus in May 2026 along with 3 other 2027 recruits.

Desmond Reid

Tyler Reid's older brother, who is currently a player on the Pitt football team.

Colin Urrea

A 3-star offensive lineman in Pitt's 2027 recruiting class who will also be visiting the university in May 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Tyler Reid can be the engine of an offense at the P4 level”

— Tim Martin II (Twitter)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Pitt's 2027 recruiting class is shaping up to be a strong one, with four players already committed and set to visit the campus in May. Getting these top recruits on campus is an important step in solidifying their commitments and building momentum for the class.