Javon McIntyre is Pitt’s steady, versatile back-end enforcer
McIntyre gives Pitt a grown-up, reliable presence in the secondary: in the 2024 season, he played all 13 games with 11 starts at free safety, posted 51 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, a fumble recovery, and three pass breakups, and earlier in 2023 he was second on the team with 85 tackles and seven PBUs. What makes him useful isn’t just the numbers—it’s his versatility, consistency, and willingness to mix it up in run support while still holding up in coverage. If a team wants a durable DB with proven production and a high-floor, no-drama style, he fits the bill. [1][3]
