Shep Turk

Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in June 2025 following his graduation from Thomas Jefferson. HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year fixture on the offensive line for perennial Pennsylvania power Thomas Jefferson…led team to a 14-1 record, the WPIAL Class 4A championship and the semifinals of the PIAA playoffs as a senior…Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”…rated Pennsylvania’s No. 14 overall prospect by 247Sports, No. 17 by On3, No. 29 by Rivals and No. 33 by ESPN…played under former Pitt offensive lineman Bill Cherpak (1985-89) at Thomas Jefferson…also a standout heavyweight wrestler who finished his prep career as a two-time WPIAL and county champion and placed third in the PIAA state championship meet.