Da’Ron Barksdale brings Pitt a versatile, physical playmaker with local-star upside
In the 2025 season at Steel Valley, Da’Ron Barksdale showed why Pitt wanted him: he piled up 2,649 total yards, scored 36 touchdowns, and added 44 tackles, 4 interceptions, 5 pass breakups, and a sack on defense. He’s a two-way, high-motor athlete with ball skills, run-support toughness, and the kind of competitiveness that pops on film even beyond the box score. The big question for Pitt is where his best long-term home is in the secondary, but the fit is obvious if you want a tough, versatile DB who loves contact and can flip a game in a hurry.
