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Steelers sign Pine-Richland's Levi Wentz, former Kansas WR, after ... Steelers sign Pine-Richland’s Levi Wentz, former Kansas WR, after release from Seahawks Brendan Howe Eagle Staff Writer June 15, 2026 Last Updated: June 15, 2026 06:46 PM Sports Eagle Staff Writer Brendan Howe Former Kansas wide receiver Levi Wentz signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. Associated Press Colin Braley Valencia resident and Pine-Richland graduate Levi Wentz signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, one week after being waived by the Seattle Seahawks. Wentz, a receiver, is a Kansas product who finished fourth in receptions for the Jayhawks last season. He posted 16 grabs for 258 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Wentz originally joined the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent but was released June 8 after the team signed veteran offensive tackle Bobby Hart. Related Article: Levi Wentz, Pine-Richland grad and Valencia resident, signs with Seattle Seahawks Wentz played one season of high school football at Pine-Richland before heading to Old Dominion on a full scholarship. He transferred to Albany, where he switched to receiver, and then to Kansas. “I needed to challenge myse…

Steelers sign Pine-Richland grad, Kansas receiver Levi Wentz <p>The Pittsburgh Steelers added a rookie receiver with Western Pennsylvania roots.</p>

Steelers sign Pine-Richland grad, Kansas receiver Levi Wentz The Pittsburgh Steelers added a rookie receiver with Western Pennsylvania roots. Pine-Richland graduate Levi Wentz, who played college football at Kansas, Albany and Old Dominion, signed Monday, the team announced. The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder played one season of high school football, having joined the WPIAL team as a senior. Wentz initially signed in April with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent and was waived last week. At Kansas, Wentz made 16 catches for 258 yards and two touchdowns last season. He played in 12 games with six starts. A year earlier, Wentz had 40 receptions, 621 yards and one touchdown in 12 games for Albany. In all, he played 36 games over five college seasons. As a defensive back, Wentz helped Pine-Richland reach the WPIAL finals in 2019. He had 45 tackles, nine pass breakups and two interceptions and was selected for the Big 33 Football Classic that season. In a corresponding move, the Steelers released linebacker Daylan Carnell and punter Aidan Laros. Chris Harlan is a TribLive reporter covering sports. He joined the Trib in 2009 after seven years as a reporter at the Beaver County Times.…

Steelers sign Pine-Richland grad, Kansas receiver Levi Wentz Kansas wide receiver Levi Wentz heads toward the end zone to score on a 41-yard pass from Jalon Daniels against West Virginia on Sept. 20, 2025. (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers added a rookie receiver with Western Pennsylvania roots. Pine-Richland graduate Levi Wentz, who played college football at Kansas, Albany and Old Dominion, signed Monday, the team announced. The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder played one season of high school football, having joined the WPIAL team as a senior. Wentz initially signed in April with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent and was waived last week. At Kansas, Wentz made 16 catches for 258 yards and two touchdowns last season. He played in 12 games with six starts. A year earlier, Wentz had 40 receptions, 621 yards and one touchdown in 12 games for Albany. In all, he played 36 games over five college seasons. As a defensive back, Wentz helped Pine-Richland reach the WPIAL finals in 2019. He had 45 tackles, nine pass breakups and two interceptions and was selected for the Big 33 Football Classic that season. In a corresponding move, the Steelers released linebacker Daylan Carnell and punter Ai…