Jeff Persi flew under the radar as a recruit, but the 2020 San Juan Capistrano (Calif.) JSerra Catholic offensive tackle rose to four-star status before arriving in Ann Arbor. However, he never quite became that standout as expected.
Persi got several games under his belt, including the 2022 game at Rutgers, as well as several in 2024. However, it didn’t appear that he would be a key part of Michigan football’s future plans at offensive tackle and thus entered the transfer portal, looking for greener pastures.
On Sunday, according to reports, Persi found his new home, staying in the Midwest after committing to Pitt.
News from the transfer portal:
Michigan offensive line grad transfer Jeff Persi is transferring to Pitt. Details here: https://t.co/TQfAaHfczd pic.twitter.com/onuiyhO0Gt
— Chris Peak (@PantherLair) January 27, 2025
Persi is a grad transfer and has one more year of eligibility remaining. He’s one of several offensive linemen who departed the Wolverines this offseason. Center Dom Giudice (Missouri), interior lineman Raheem Anderson (Western Michigan), and tackle Andrew Gentry (BYU) are among the notable names who have opted to seek out different schools to finish their careers.