Dennis Pitta makes College Football Hall of Fame ballot for 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Dennis Pitta, former BYU tight end, is included on the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot released this week. Pitta, who played for BYU from 2004 and 2007-09, caught 221 passes for 2,901 yards and 21 touchdowns, ranking among the best in BYU history. He remarked on his honor to be included alongside many accomplished names in college football. Pitta is one of 80 candidates on the ballot, which also features notable players like Robert Griffin III and Marshawn Lynch. Voting by the National Football Foundation members will determine the inductees.
- •Pitta caught 221 passes for 2,901 yards at BYU.
- •He was a fourth-round draft pick by the Baltimore Ravens.
- •Pitta won Super Bowl XLVII with the Ravens in 2013.
- •The ballot includes 80 candidates including Robert Griffin III and Marshawn Lynch.
- •Voting by National Football Foundation members is upcoming.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — BYU’s Dennis Pitta is eligible for College Football Hall of Fame induction
"The former star tight end is one of 80 players listed on the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot.
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