Pitt DT Transfers to Nebraska

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers have lost one of their future defensive tackles to a Big Ten team for next season.

Jahsear Whittington, who entered the transfer portal on Jan. 9, has signed with Nebraska, according to Pete Nakos of On3. Whittington quote tweeted the news with the hashtag #GBR, which stands for "Go Big Red", the chant for Nebraska fans.

Whittington recently visited Nebraska after entering the transfer portal, which likely secured his commitment. He also visited Baylor, according to his Twitter.

A player that was likely amongst the future plans for the Panthers is now a Cornhusker and will continue his football career there.

Jahsear Whittington's Time at Pitt

Whittington played in 11 games for Pitt in 2025 and made his first collegiate start vs. East Carolina in the Military Bowl, a 23-17 defeat.

The only games he missed were the back-to-back defeats to West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl on the road, 31-24 in overtime in Week 3, and to Louisville at Acrisure Stadium, 34-27 in Week 5.

He finished with 11 tackles (seven solo), 3.5 TFLs, one sack and a forced fumble for the Panthers in 2025.

Whittington had his most productive outing in the 37-15 home loss to then-ranked No. 9 Notre Dame, making three tackles and a tackle for loss.

He played in three games as a true freshman, preserving a redshirt, and made four tackles (two solo) and 0.5 tackles for loss.