In preparation for the NFL Draft, two Pitt Panthers players, Matt Goncalves and Bub Means, have made it to ESPN's final list of the top 150 prospects, with Goncalves ranked at no. 117 and Means at no. 125. Both players could potentially be mid-fourth round picks based on their rankings. Despite a smaller class this year, Pitt continues to produce high-level prospects for the NFL.

By the Numbers
  • Matt Goncalves is ranked at no. 117 overall on ESPN's Big Board.
  • Bub Means follows closely behind at no. 125 on the same list.
Yes, But

The streak of two straight years with a first-round pick for the Panthers is ending this year, despite the presence of multiple prospects in ESPN's rankings.

State of Play
  • Pitt Panthers are well represented in ESPN's rankings, with players like Goncalves, Means, Malcolm Epps, M.J. Devonshire, and A.J. Woods featured prominently.
  • The team's depth in talent at various positions is highlighted by their rankings in the overall prospects and by position categories.
What's Next

As the NFL Draft approaches, the focus will be on where these Pitt Panthers prospects will ultimately be selected and how they will transition to the professional league.

Bottom Line

Despite a decrease in the number of players entering the NFL Draft from Pitt this year, the quality of prospects remains high, with two players making it into ESPN's top 150 list, signaling continued success for the Panthers in producing NFL talent.