Alex Karabin
Alex Karabin

Player Profile
Class:
RS Sophomore

Hometown:
Ruffs Dale, Pa.

High School:
Greensburg Central Catholic

Last College:
Air Force Prep (CO)

Height / Weight:
6-1 / 290

Position:
OL

2008 Scouting Report: Third-year walk-on offensive lineman who is capable of contributing at center or guard...lauded by the coaching staff for his excellent football aptitude and work ethic...those qualities, in addition to his continuous progress, could result in an increased role on Pitt's offensive front this year.

2007: Made his lone game appearance at Rutgers...lined up in Pitt's "jumbo set" on the goal line against the Scarlet Knights as a blocking back. 2006: Redshirted as a true freshman.

Prep School: Spent the 2005-06 academic year at Air Force Prep in Colorado...a starting offensive guard under Lt. Col. Todd Bynum.

High School: Two-time Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AA All-State performer for Greensburg Central Catholic...two-time All-Interstate Conference...Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Fabulous 22" East...earned four football letters under Coach Muzzy Colosimo...helped Greensburg Central Catholic to a four-year mark of 31-11 (.738) during his varsity career, including three WPIAL playoff berths...selected to play in the Pennsylvania Football Coaches Association East-West All-Star Game...also a three-time letterman in track and field.

Personal: Alexander Richard Karabin, born 10/14/86, is the son of Richard and Anna Karabin...has one brother...business-marketing major.