
Marcus Furman brings burst, versatility, and return-game juice to Pitt
Marcus Furman’s calling card is big-play versatility: the Pitt staff profile describes him as a runner who can “hit the slightest hole quickly,” with soft hands as a receiver and proven kick-return ability. In his Pitt career, he totaled 444 rushing yards and 369 receiving yards, showing he was more than just a between-the-tackles back. If you want an athlete who can threaten defenses in space and flip field position, Furman fits the mold; the main caveat is that nagging injuries occasionally slowed him, so durability and full-speed availability matter.