PITT’S WHITEHEAD NAMED SPORTING NEWS FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICAN
PITTSBURGH—Pitt safety Jordan Whitehead added another prestigious postseason honor today when he was named to the Sporting News Freshman All-America Team.
This is the latest recognition for Whitehead, a product of Aliquippa, Pa., and Central Valley High School. His additional postseason honors include:
USA TODAY Freshman All-America Team
Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year (media)
Atlantic Coast Conference Co-Rookie of the Year (coaches; shared with Pitt tailback Qadree Ollison)
Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Rookie of the Year (coaches and media)
All-ACC (third team selection; coaches and media)
The Panthers’ leading tackler this season, Whitehead has compiled 99 stops.