(TNS) — As Pitt hits a week of fall camp practices, the Panthers are just getting settled into wearing full pads, having done so for the first time Tuesday.

Pitt’s camp atmosphere is rife with competition, but already clues — some more subtle than others — are emerging as to the makeup of the depth chart on both sides of the ball.

After all, aside from the quarterback, every other position will feature some sort of rotation.

A week into camp, here are a handful of players who have impressed and look positioned to earn significant supporting roles:

Jeremiah Marcelin, LB

Marcelin, a sophomore from north Miami, played 10 games last year as a true freshman in a reserve capacity after joining the Panthers in January 2024.

Discussing his development as a collegiate linebacker, Marcelin was blunt.

“I’m further than I was, but I’m nowhere near where I need to be,” he said. “I’ll say that. I truly believe that you’ve just got to want to improve every day. You can’t get complacent. Always try to find ways to get better, not get too high, too low. I really believe in just trying to get better every day. Just find a way to get better.”

Coach Pat Narduzzi, however, likes what he is seeing out of Marcelin.

Behind Braylan Lovelace and Rasheem Biles, Marcelin appears to be emerging as a viable option at the Money linebacker position.

“Jeremiah, at this point, has solidified himself as that fourth guy in,” Narduzzi said. “I think that’s what he’s done. He’s going to be that next dude at linebacker. I think what he’s done there is solidify himself there as a guy we can feel comfortable with.”

Torian Chester, OL

Narduzzi admitted that as of Tuesday, Chester had several players to leapfrog at his primary position of right guard.

BJ Williams, a returning 13-game starter from last year, should be considered a safe bet to open the season Aug. 30 against Duquesne in the same capacity.

Behind him, Narduzzi said the pecking order had redshirt juniors Jackson Brown and Isaiah Montgomery followed by Chester, a true freshman.

However, Narduzzi doesn’t seem to think anyone immediately behind Williams has separated themselves yet, which could offer an opening for Chester.

“This guy’s a big beast,” Narduzzi said of Chester. “He’s loud. He’s aggressive. He’s intense. This guy’s going to be a great lineman for us. … He’s got that attitude right now, and I’m excited about Torian right now. … He may make moves soon if those other guys don’t step up.”

Shadarian “Dripp” Harrison, CB

Rashad Battle and Tamon Lynum return at cornerback for Pitt this season and should be the betting favorites to start there.

But Harrison enters camp after a productive spring, for which he was named one of Pitt’s two most improved players (along with receiver Kenny Johnson).

Harrison, a redshirt sophomore, appeared in eight games last year, seeing the majority of his action on special teams while posting five tackles.

Observing things from the sidelines last fall, coupled with the learning experiences of spring ball, have put Harrison in a better spot leading into fall camp.

Now he’ll look to compete for playing time at cornerback.

“I think as far as last season, just getting everything as far as mental reps, the translation has been a lot easier,” Harrison said. “We’re looking good right now. There’s a lot of stuff we can fix early in camp, but we’re playing fast, physical, we’re attacking the ball and we’re making the receivers work. We’re looking good and deep.”