Quick Info
| Profession | American football quarterback |
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| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Oregon, Ohio, USA |
Latest News about Mason Heintschel
Pitt named Heintschel one of its 2026 team captains, reflecting his status as the Panthers’ starting quarterback heading into the season. The team also noted that he helped Pitt to a 6-3 record in his starts and earned multiple ACC weekly honors during his 2025 campaign.
Heintschel was named to the Manning Award preseason watch list ahead of the 2026 season. Pittsburgh’s announcement said he completed 201 of 316 passes for 2,354 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2025, while also adding two rushing scores.
Heintschel launched a fundraising campaign called Have a Heart to support the Heart Institute at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. The effort highlighted his off-field involvement as he prepared to begin his sophomore season for Pitt.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Mason Heintschel is an American college football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Panthers. He attended Clay High School in Oregon, Ohio. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
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| Weight | 215 lb |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Clay High School |
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Career
| Current Team | Pittsburgh Panthers |
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| Position | Quarterback |
| College | University of Pittsburgh |
| High School Career | Three-year starter at Clay High School; passed for 7,322 yards and 79 touchdowns and recorded 8,876 yards in total offense with 102 touchdowns. |
| Recruiting | Three-star recruit in the 2025 class; committed to Pittsburgh over other offers. |
| College Debut | Made his collegiate debut in the 2025 season opener against Duquesne. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Led Clay High School to a 2024 Northern Lakes League Cardinal Division championship. | |
| 2. Was rated among the top quarterbacks in the 2025 recruiting class. | |
| 3. Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in January 2025 after early graduation. |