27. QB Eli Holstein
ESPN's fifth-ranked pocket passer in the 2023 class, Holstein has electrified the Pitt offense and charged one of the most surprising unbeaten starts in 2024. The former Alabama quarterback is leading the nation's 14th highest-scoring offense (40.8 PPG) with 15 touchdowns to five interceptions across the Panthers' 6-0 start. Only 10 FBS passers have completed more than Holstein's 25 passes of 20-plus yards through six games.32. RB Desmond Reid
Transfer: Western Carolina to Pitt
Reid, an All-America performer at the FCS level, followed his offensive coordinator, Kade Bell, to Pitt and quickly proved he's one of the ACC's best all-purpose playmakers. The 5-foot-8, 175-pound back has put up 494 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground. Reid leads all Power 4 backs in receiving yards with 341 and four TDs on 25 receptions. He also took his only punt return of the year back for a 78-yard touchdown against Kent State. Reid is averaging 8.8 yards per touch for the 6-0 Panthers.
