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College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 21
Pitt DC Praises Up-and-Coming Safety

Pitt DC Praises Up-and-Coming Safety

When Pitt Panthers defensive coordinator Randy Bates was asked about Cruce Brookins, he got straight to the point regarding the up-and-coming safety. With Donovan McMillon and PJ O'Brien exhauting eligibility, the rising junior flashed big-time ability throughout spring camp.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 28

Pitt Panthers Freshman Earning Praise in Spring Camp

Following a surge in positive buzz surrounding Pitt Panthers safety Cruce Brookins, he took the podium to address the media on Monday. While he praised former teammate Donovan McMillon as an example of how a starting safety needs to operate, Brookins also pointed out an early-entry freshman: Joshua Guerrier.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 27
Cruce Brookins Credits Former Pitt Teammate For Rise

Cruce Brookins Credits Former Pitt Teammate For Rise

There’s been a lot of talk about Cruce Brookins throughout the Pitt Panthers spring camp.  Entering his junior year in the fall as a redshirt sophomore under Randy Bates, Brookins was a rotational player last season with solid contributions.

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The 'NFL Draft first round quarterback selections since 2000' quiz

The 'NFL Draft first round quarterback selections since 2000' quiz

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Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 25
Emerging Safety Thrives in Pitt Spring Camp

Emerging Safety Thrives in Pitt Spring Camp

Whether it was his play as a rotational strong safety or on special teams for the Pitt Panthers, Cruce Brookins got his feet wet last season.  As an in-state prospect out of Steel Valley High School located in Homestead, Brookins served as a two-way player.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 19
Watch: Pitt DB Cruce Brookins Drops the Hammer

Watch: Pitt DB Cruce Brookins Drops the Hammer

Spring camp is underway for the Pitt Panthers. Last weekend, the ACC squad competed in full pads for the first time while scores of prospects across the 2026, 2027, and 2028 classes poured onto campus.

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