Pittsburgh’s young edge with pass-rush juice and upside
In the 2026 season, Denim Cook is a second-year Pittsburgh defensive lineman who arrived with a strong Ohio résumé and top-35 in-state recruiting buzz, plus reputation as one of Ohio’s top pass rushers[1][5]. He brings length, burst, and a twitchy edge profile that Pitt coaches have already praised in camp, with Pat Narduzzi noting he’s flashed “spurts” that suggest real disruption potential[9]. The caveat: his senior high school season was cut short by injury, and he entered Pitt as a developmental piece, so the fit is best for a team that can coach up a high-upside, still-maturing DL rather than expect instant star production[15].
