Pitt received some good news today when running back Jeremiah Bryson from Smyrna (Tennessee) made a verbal commitment to the Panthers.

Bryson, who is 5'8'', 180 pounds, chose the Panthers over offers from North Carolina, Illinois, Maryland and Memphis.

He has rushed 61 times for 490 yards and four touchdowns this season and his team is 5-0.

Bryson is the 18th player from the class of 2011 to commit to the Panthers.

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