Kevin Jobity Jr.
| No. 92 – Pittsburgh Steelers | |
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| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 6, 2003 Buffalo, New York |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 300 lb (136 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Maryvale High School |
| College | Syracuse (2022–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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Kevin Jobity Jr. is an American football defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Syracuse Orange.
Early life and high school
[edit]A 3-letter (soccer, basketball, football) athlete and NHS member; Jobity Jr. graduated from Maryvale High School located in Cheektowaga, New York. After playing only 1 season of football and receiving 24 D1 offers, including Yale, Harvard, Colgate, and Army, he committed to play college football for the Syracuse Orange.[1]
College career
[edit]As a freshman in 2022, Jobity Jr. recorded 13 tackles with four and a half going for a loss, and two sacks.[2] In 2023, he totaled, 31 tackles with seven and a half being for a loss.[3] In 2024 Jobity Jr., only played in five games due to injury, recording ten tackles with two and a half going for a loss.[4] In week eight of the 2025 season, Jobity Jr. notched three sacks in a loss versus Pittsburgh, where for his performance he earned ACC defensive lineman of the week honors.[5] He finished the 2025 season, totaling 30 tackles and five sacks.[6]
Professional career
[edit]After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Jobity Jr. signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Jobity Jr. is the son of Robyn E. Jobity and former professional basketball center, Kevin Jobity Sr.[8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ Murray, Clevis. "Maryvale's DL Kevin Jobity Jr. commits to Syracuse; North Collins' Rice sisters sign with Hilbert". Buffalo News. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ^ Kimball, Jordan. "SU's Kevin Jobity Jr. signs with Pittsburgh Steelers as undrafted free agent". The Daily Orange. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ^ Stepansky, Aiden. "Fran Brown announces Dion Wilson Jr., Kevin Jobity Jr. likely out for season". The Daily Orange. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ^ Carlson, Chris. "Two Syracuse football starting defensive linemen likely out for the season". Syracuse.com. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ^ Carlson, Chris. "Kevin Jobity Jr. joined 2 Hall of Famers in Syracuse football's single-game sacks Top 10. Here's the list". Syracuse.com. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ^ Holcomb, Dave. "Steelers 300-Plus Pound UDFA Projected to Push Draft Pick for Roster Spot". Heavy.com. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ^ Edmonds, Javon. "Former Syracuse defensive lineman signs with Pittsburgh Steelers after NFL draft". Syracuse.com. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ^ Carlson, Chris. "Syracuse football lands verbal commitment from Buffalo-area high school standout Kevin Jobity Jr". Syracuse.com. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ^ McAlister, Mike. "Kevin Jobity on Syracuse Football's Radar Despite Being New to the Game". Syracuse Orange On SI. Retrieved May 27, 2026.