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Multiple Pitt football stars heading to the NFL

By WPXI.com News Staff

3 Pitt football stars heading to the NFL Pittsburgh defensive back M.J. Devonshire (12) breaks up a pass intended for Florida State wide receiver Destyn Hill (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) (Matt Freed/AP)

By WPXI.com News Staff

Three Pitt Panthers were drafted into the NFL.

The first to go was offensive lineman Matt Goncalves.

Goncalves was picked 79th overall in the third round by the Indianapolis Colts.

Two rounds later, Bub Means was drafted as the 170th pick.

The wide receiver is now an official member of the New Orleans Saints.

CB MJ Devonshire went last.

Devonshire will join the Las Vegas Raiders and was drafted 229th.

Shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday, after the NFL Draft had ended, AJ Woods signed with the Washington Commanders.

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