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Harrisburg defensive back Shawn Lee commits to Pitt, 13th prospect in Panthers’ class of 2025

Jerry DiPaola
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 6:48 p.m. | Wednesday, June 19, 2024 6:48 p.m.

Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi watches from the field during the Blue-Gold game on Saturday, Apr.139, 2024, at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt landed one of the most productive high school players in Pennsylvania on Wednesday when Harrisburg High School defensive back Shawn Lee Jr. pledged to enroll next year.

Truly Blessed & Grateful. Committed !!???????? #h2p @CoachDuzzPittFB @ARCHIECOLLINS_ @coachcsanders @PittPanthers247 @Pitt_FB @PRZPAvic @FQPitt pic.twitter.com/xkbYnfszFG

— Shawn Lee, Jr (@Shawny_Lee8) June 19, 2024

Lee (6-foot-1, 180 pounds) totaled nearly 4,000 yards of total offense last season, but Pitt recruited him for safety or cornerback. He is the second Pennsylvania product to give coach Pat Narduzzi a verbal commitment, joining Thomas Jefferson offensive lineman Shep Turk. Commitments are non-binding until signing day in December.

While preparing for his senior season at Harrisburg, Lee has 10 scholarship offers, including ones from Akron, Buffalo, Iowa State and N.C. State.

The three-star prospect is the second defensive back in Pitt’s class of 2025. Detroit’s Elijah Dotson committed last month.

Pitt’s 13-man class is ranked 38th in the nation, ninth in the 17-team ACC, by Rivals.com. A total of 12 of the 13 players are rated three-star recruits. Offensive lineman Akram Elnagmi is currently unranked.