Florida Gators wide receiver Andy Jean (14) makes a catch during fall football practice at Heavener Football Complex at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK

Watch: Pitt WRs Address Opportunities on Offense

Originally posted on Pittsburgh Panthers on SI
By Dominic Campbell | Last updated Feb 19, 2025 1:45 PM ET

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers brought in new wideouts, who are all eager for the opportunities they'll have this upcoming season.

Pitt landed three wide receivers in the transfer portal in sixth year Deuce Spann from Florida State and redshirt sophomores Andy Jean from Florida and Cataurus "Blue" Hicks from Louisville.

Spann played quarterback his first season of college at Illinois, before transitioning to wide receiver and then transferring to FSU, where he spent the last three seasons. He is looking for his final season of college football as one where he'll have great opportunity to show his skill set.

Jean loves that he'll have chances to display his speed, after two seasons with the Gators where he played sparingly.

Hicks saw the lack of opportunities with the Cardinals as a detriment to his play, even realizing during the bowl game that he wanted to transfer. Like Jean and Spann, the endless opportunities in the spread attack under offensive coordinator Kade Bell played a large role in him coming.

Pitt also brought in three wide receivers in the Class of 2025, who enrolled mid-year, starting their freshman seasons early.

This includes Bryce Yates from Matoaca High School in Matoaca, Va., Tony Kinsler from Spruce Creek High School in Port Orange, Fla. and Cameron Sapp from Miami Palmetto High School in Miami.

Yates had a great junior season at wide receiver, but played quarterback his senior year, with his team needing someone to step up and do the job. He's excited to get back to wide receiver and committed back in April 2024.