Mark Estermyer Class: RS Senior Hometown: Chippewa, Pa. High School: Blackhawk Height / Weight: 6-2 / 245 Position: LS

2007 Scouting Report: Is a staple in the kicking game as Pitt's long snapper for punts...held that role each of the last two seasons...also capable of handling snaps for field goals and extra points...lauded by special teams coordinator Charlie Partridge for his consistent performances and dedication to improvement...is a true "student of snapping," watching endless film of himself and other long snappers on the pro and college level...also accomplished in the classroom and was named to the Big East All-Academic Football Team each of the last two years.

2006: Earned his second letter, handling long snapping for punts in all 12 games...named to the Big East All-Academic Football Team.

2005: Lettered as a redshirt freshman, handling long snapping for punts in all 11 games...had one tackle at Louisville...named to the Big East All-Academic Football Team.

2004: Redshirted as a true freshman.

High School: Three-year starter at center for Blackhawk High...also started at defensive tackle his final two seasons...unanimous All-Parkway Conference pick...honorable mention all-state...helped team to a 10-2 mark and the WPIAL Class AAA playoffs his senior season...selected to play in the Pennsylvania Football Coaches Association East-West All-Star Game...outstanding student who was a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Mark Andrew Estermyer, born 10/17/85, is the son of Judy and the late Ed Estermyer...has one brother and one sister...brother, Mike, played football at Slippery Rock University...information science major.