Chapman, Newest Panther.

Tra'von Chapman is Pitt's 11th commitment for Paul Chryst's 2013 recruiting class. Chapman is a four star Quarterback from Kent, Ohio. He has offers from the likes of Wisconsin,Cincinnati, and Minnesota among others. He is dual threat quarterback that throws extremely well, yet has 4.5 speed to keep defenses honest.  He joins Corey Clement and Scott Orndoff as Pitt's prized recruits for the 2013 class. Chapman also joins a Quarterback race for the future.  Chad Voytik was a four star prospect for 2012, Tom Savage has one year of eligibility in 2013 after transferring from Rutgers and Arizona, and he too was a four star. Also, 2014 Blackhawk High School Quarterback, Chandler Kincade has verbally committed to Pitt as well.  The Quarterback situation at Pitt has been bleak from the onset of the Wannstedt era, and now it is the strongest it has been in years.  Chapman and Voytik are similar players and both seem poised to lead Pitt on offense.  The race the next few seasons will definitely be worth watching.
     Chapman's commitment also looms large in the pursuit of two highly regarded prospects.  Tyler Boyd of Clairton and Robert Foster of Central Valley are two marquee Pittsburgh based recruits Pitt is pursuing. They both play wide receiver, and the best way to attract a receiver is to have a quarterback to throw them the ball. Chapman has a high skill set and may be able to persuade at least one of the stud wide receivers. The commitment of Chapman could not have come at a better time.  The Paul Chryst critics were in full force after Pitt lost out on Dorian Johnson, a highly touted offensive line from Pittsburgh. Chapman should ease the worries for now, and could be a very good player for Pitt down the line.  Welcome Tra'von!