2027 New Jersey DE Sets Pitt Official Visit

Esa Wittingburg, a 3-star edge rusher, will visit Pitt on May 28-30 weekend.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:39pm

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Esa Wittingburg, a 2027 3-star edge rusher from East Orange, New Jersey, has announced that he will be taking an official visit to the University of Pittsburgh on the weekend of May 28-30. Wittingburg holds over 20 Division 1 offers and has also scheduled an official visit to the University of Virginia from June 4-7.

Why it matters

Pitt is looking to build on its recent recruiting success and land top talent for its 2027 class. Wittingburg's visit is an important step in that process, as the Panthers look to continue developing their defensive line.

The details

Wittingburg (6'3", 230 lbs) is a highly sought-after recruit, holding offers from schools like Northwestern, Virginia, Rutgers, Syracuse, Boston College, Missouri, NC State, Minnesota, Wake Forest, Duke and Vanderbilt. He was one of many recruits in Pittsburgh last weekend to attend Pitt's scrimmage at Acrisure Stadium.

  • Wittingburg will visit Pitt on the weekend of May 28-30.
  • He has also scheduled an official visit to Virginia from June 4-7.

The players

Esa Wittingburg

A 2027 3-star edge rusher from East Orange, New Jersey who holds over 20 Division 1 offers.

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What they’re saying

“I feel like Pitt has a great program and does a great job developing guys and allowing them to get the chance to play at the next level.”

— Esa Wittingburg

What’s next

Wittingburg's visit to Pitt will be an important opportunity for the coaching staff to make their pitch and try to secure a commitment from the talented edge rusher.

The takeaway

Pitt's continued success in recruiting top defensive talent like Wittingburg is crucial as the program looks to build on its recent on-field achievements and compete for championships in the coming years.