Former Pitt defensive end James Folston Jr. was drafted by the New Orleans Breakers of the USFL on Tuesday night. Folston was the first player to come off the board in the fourth round of the 2022 USFL draft, which follows a unique position-specific structure.
Folston was the only Pitt product selected on the first day of the draft, which saw teams choose quarterbacks in Rounds 1 and 12, defensive ends in Rounds 2-4, offensive tackles in Rounds 5-7, and cornerbacks in Rounds 8-11. With that said, the second day of the draft will see players at the remaining positions selected in Rounds 13-35.