Pitt does not dip down into the state of Louisiana often on the recruiting trail, but did just that in locking down a commitment from Alex Fontenot.
The 6-2 and 180-pound wide receiver stars for Alexandria High School and picked up an offer from Pitt assistant coaches Kade Bell and JJ Laster back in April. Fontenot made an unofficial visit to Pittsburgh in the spring before making a return trip this weekend. His second visit must have left an impact, as he made his decision before leading town and was part of a nine-commitment weekend for the Pitt coaching staff.
The three-star wide receiver was also expected to take official visits to Maryland and West Virginia following his time in Pittsburgh, but those trips are expected to be cancelled in the wake of his commitment…