Florida Speedster Reacts to Pitt Offer

Given the success of running back Desmond Reid last season, it makes perfect sense that the Pitt Panthers would extend an offer to Jadarius Dobie. 

The 2026-class prospect offers similar all-purpose back qualities that Reid has shown at Western Carolina and Pitt. He’s a versatile speedster from the Florida program at Lakeland High School. 

Lakeland has produced quality talent in recent recruiting cycles, including 2026 four-star linebacker Malik Morris, 2025 four-star Ole Miss safety signee Keon Young, 2023 five-star Colorado cornerback signee Cormani McClain, and 2023 Top 100 Georgia receiver signee Tyler Williams among others.

Lakeland also produced former NFL linemen and brothers Maurkice Pouncey and Mike Pouncey. 

Prior to today, Dobie carries offers from Florida Atlantic, Georgia Tech, Liberty, New Mexico State, Miami of Ohio, Wake Forest, Western Michigan, and others. 

Now that Pitt is on board, it could shake up Dobie’s recruitment. 

He shed light on his background in Florida, his new offer from the Pitt Panthers, and more shortly after announcing the new college opportunity that surfaced on Monday.