Pitt received more good news for next season Saturday when defensive end Patrick Jones announced on Twitter he plans to return for his senior season.
Good news for Pitt https://t.co/jx7y7pHPrd
— Jerry DiPaola (@JDiPaola_Trib) December 28, 2019
That means Pitt’s two best defensive linemen last season decided to defer the possibility of a big NFL paycheck. Defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman said after the Quick Lane Bowl on Thursday night that he is “110%” sure he will return.
Jones and Twyman submitted paperwork to the NFL to get an evaluation of their draft prospects.
You (and the rest of the DL) will get EVERYTHING I have. Excited to work with you for another season! #H2P https://t.co/SWi0ouYdK6
— Charlie Partridge (@CoachPartridge) December 28, 2019
Jones, who has the look of an NFL defensive end at 6-foot-5, 260 pounds, shared the team lead with Twyman in tackles for a loss (12) and was second to Twyman with 8½ sacks.
Also expected to return are defensive end Rashad Weaver and defensive tackle Keyshawn Camp, who missed the season with injuries.
