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Pitt's Mason Heintschel Disrespected in Spring QB Rankings
- Heintschel is considered one of the more underrated QBs in Power 4 heading into 2026.
- Connelly ranked Heintschel 46th among 68 Power 4 QBs in his pre-spring list.
- The ranking note cited a sophomore-like ceiling but a risky floor for Heintschel.
- Heintschel's freshman performance showed potential despite a late-season decline.
- Pitt’s late-season struggles included blocking issues and 11 drops.
- Heintschel finished with 2,354 passing yards, 18 TDs, eight INTs in nine starts as a true freshman.
- Heintschel will have a newer receiving corps in 2026 to support him.
- Connelly’s ranking placed Heintschel behind notable players such as Aaron Philo and DJ Lagway.
- The analysis notes Heintschel's potential growth through a second offseason in the Panthers' system.
- The piece emphasizes context: two weak late opponents affected Heintschel's stat line.
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