Biography
2022
Played in seven games for UMD...Helped the offense land a spot in the top 20 nationally for time of possession, rushing offense, passing efficiency, and third down %.
2021
• NSIC All-Academic TeamÂ
Competed in all twelve games for the Bulldogs. Finished the season with one solo tackle, which came during UMD's 26-21 victory at MSU Moorhead in week five.Â
2020
• NSIC All-Academic TeamÂ
Season canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
2019
Played in five games for UMD. Notched one solo tackle on the season.Â
2018
Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.
BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (offensive tackle/defensive end) at Appleton West High School ... earned All-Valley Conference first team status as both an offensive and defensive lineman in 2017 after being a second team honoree at the two positions the previous fall ... also was selected to the Appleton Post Crescent All-Area and Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Region teams as a senior ... captained the Terrors during this farewell prep season while playing under head coach Brent Engen ... lettered two seasons in basketball (forward/center) at Appleton West High School.
PERSONAL: Is the son of James Pitz and Michelle Pitz ... has two siblings (Lexi and Sam, a first-year UMD football tight end ) ... is majoring in criminology and political science at UMD.
