pitt players in the nfl hall of fame

The University of Pittsburgh boasts an impressive number of players enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here are the 10 Pitt Panthers who have received this prestigious honor:

1. Jimbo Covert (Offensive Tackle) – Inducted in 2020, Covert was a dominant force for the Chicago Bears.
2. Mike Ditka (Tight End) – A legend with the Chicago Bears, Ditka was inducted in 1988.
3. Chris Doleman (Defensive End/Linebacker) – A terror for opposing quarterbacks, Doleman was inducted in 2012. He played for multiple teams throughout his career.
4. Tony Dorsett (Running Back) – A rushing legend with the Dallas Cowboys, Dorsett was inducted in 1994.
5. Russ Grimm (Offensive Lineman) – A key part of the Washington Redskins’ offensive line, Grimm was inducted in 2010.
6. Rickey Jackson (Linebacker) – A force on defense for the New Orleans Saints, Jackson was inducted in 2010.
7. Dan Marino (Quarterback) – One of the most iconic quarterbacks of all time, Marino played for the Miami Dolphins and was inducted in 2005.
8. Curtis Martin (Running Back) – A workhorse back with the New York Jets and New England Patriots, Martin was inducted in 2012.
9. Joe Schmidt (Linebacker) – A tackling machine for the Detroit Lions, Schmidt was inducted in 1973.
10. Darrelle Revis (Cornerback) – A shutdown corner for the New York Jets and other teams, Revis was the most recent Pitt alum to be inducted in 2023.