One of the more underrated components of Pat Narduzzi's tenure as Pitt's football coach has been his scouting and development of defensive backs as relatively under-the-radar prospects and transforming them into NFL-ready talents.
Could Javon McIntyre be the next in a line?
Avonte Maddox. Jordan Whitehead. Dane Jackson. Damar Hamlin. Jason Pinnock. Damarri Mathis.
Count it. Six Pitt defensive backs drafted since 2018, with Brandon Hill and Erick Hallett II drawing potential in the upcoming draft and with Marquis Williams and M.J. Devonshire boasting potential over the next couple of years.