Junior QB from Florida commits to Pitt

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Junior QB from Florida commits to Pitt

Justin Guerriero | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 3:42 p.m.

Andrew Palla | For TribLive

Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi looks on during warmups before the Panthers' matchup against Boston College on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at Acrisure Stadium.

Kevin Verpaele, a Class of 2027 quarterback, announced his commitment to Pitt on Tuesday afternoon.

Verpaele becomes coach Pat Narduzzi’s fourth verbal commitment for the 2027 class, joining offensive lineman Colin Urrea, receiver Jacob Thomas and tailback Tyler Reid.

#AGTG 1st, I want to thank God, my family, my coaches, my trainers, my teammates for making this all possible!

I’m excited to announce my COMMITMENT to the University of Pittsburgh - @Pitt_FB ???? #H2P @CoachDuzzPittFB @Kb1Raw @CoachDarveau @MerrittIslandFB @CoachMurray47… pic.twitter.com/Vx6S4zHj3c

— Kevin Verpaele (@KevinVerpaele17) October 28, 2025

A native of Merritt Island, Fla., Verpaele picked up an offer from Pitt over the summer. The Panthers were the first Power Four program to do so, while Verpaele also had offers from UMass, Western Carolina, Mercer, Miami (Ohio) and others.

Verpaele is a 6-foot-1, 190-pound prospect.

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