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The official visit booked, Marcus Jennings discusses Pitt Panthers' football

Pitt Panthers' scores from 2026 have announced official visiting data in the past few weeks.

On Sunday, Marcus Jennings followed this trend with three-star security and tweeted his plans to be in Pittsburgh for the joint official visit event from June 5th to 7th.

The 6-foot 3, 190-pound pricing comes from a prominent Michigan program in Cass Tech in Detroit.

The two-time first team all-American and a current Dallas Cowboy in Jourdain Lewis, the recipient of Detroit Lions Donovan Peoples-Jones and former No. 6 NFL Draft Pick Vernon Gholston from the state of Ohio represent only a few remarkable names that are made by Cass Tech were produced.

In 2024, Jennings put together solid numbers, which largely played in the slot and 44 tackles, six duels for loss, two sacks, intercept, a fiddling recovery and forced fumbling.

Click here to take high -quality recordings of Marcus Jennings during his junior season.

We spoke to Jennings after his announcement on social media on Sunday.

Tell me more about your background. Did you grew up in the Detroit region at a young age?

“I played football in the Detroit area. I played (youth football) for the Southfield Ravens. I always played ball in Detroit … I've played since I was fifth. I have started at Cass Tech since the second year. “

Have you always played back defensive?

“I actually played quarterback. I played Lineman in my first year (of the youth ball) and then ran back, then linebacker and quarterback … I played D-ENG. In the high school I moved to the corner … I've been playing DB since then. “

Is the security position in which you feel like it is best to fit into the defensive Backfield?

“I like the nickel position. I have the feeling that this is the do-it all position, I can hurry from the edge, let the report fall, do all sorts of things … I have the feeling that I have the feeling here Most action get … “

Tell me about Pitt in your recruitment.

“After my second season I visited on January 22nd and (Pitt) offered me that day. Since then I have spoken to the (employees) … I communicated with you and built a relationship with Coach (Pat) Nararduzzi … I was already in three visits. “

If you look back on these previous visits, do you notice when you look back on these previous visits?

“The coaching team stood out. Pittsburgh, itself, stabbed the city. I went to the Clemson game in Pitt and the fans fell, the atmosphere and everything … I also noticed the academic part. “

What do you hope to see, see or do your official visit in June while you are there?

“I look forward to seeing the dormitories, being together with the players, and my mother, seen the pot and also get to know all trainers. My mother was not there for the other visits, so I'm looking forward to it … “

What are a few schools that notice you?

“Pittsburgh, Toledo and Coastal Carolina.”

Do you feel that Pitt is a legitimate contender? If so, how would you summarize why Pitt is one of the competitors for you?

“Yes, they are. I would summarize it and say that they showed some of the most interests.”

Do you have a general idea of ​​when you will make a commitment decision? If so, when could that be?

“I do. It will be in spring (or) summer. April to June time frame.”

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