When defensive back Jordan Whitehead committed to Pitt, most fans assumed he would be playing at cornerback. That, however, won't be the case. Despite being ranked as Rivals' No. 6 cornerback in his recruiting class, Whitehead will play safety for the Panthers, according to Chris Peak.
For all intents and purposes, safety is not considered as difficult as the more demanding cornerback position. So why a move to safety for a player so highly regarded as a top cornerback? Well, there are some reasons.
Pitt Blather notes that he actually spent most of his time there in high school and also that it could just be a way to get him onto the field earlier.