Q&A: Meet Pitt's QB Commit Angelo Renda

There are several perks of a quarterback representing the first commitment in your recruiting class. Quarterbacks are typcally equipped with strong leadership skills, which help the coaching staff attract the right talent. For the Pitt Panthers, signing quarterback commit Angelo Renda is the first step in building out their 2026 class. Renda touched on that topic when he spoke with On SI recently.

His presence in his home state of Texas — arguably America’s most prominent recruiting region — could assist the Pitt coaching staff a great deal. Renda is well known across Texas as the starting quarterback in one of the state’s top programs. And he’s churned out eye-popping numbers. 

Renda completed 71.4 percent of his passes (257 of 360) for a whopping 3,901 yards and 40 touchdowns (11 interceptions) at Southlake Carroll in 2024. He also rushed for 667 yards and nine touchdowns, a quarterback who is particularly skilled in extending plays and churning out yardage on the ground. 

Southlake Carroll has finished among the 50 best programs in the annual national rankings over the past six consecutive seasons.

Before addressing his own recruiting efforts, Renda discussed his background in Texas, a family connection to Pennsylvania, his thoughts on offensive coordinator Kade Bell, his commitment decision, and much more.