Preston Pitts is a true freshman linebacker at Utah from League City, TX, where he attended Clear Falls HS. The 6'4", 225-pound defender was a three-star recruit ranked No. 94 in Texas and No. 53 at his position nationally by recruiting services, with a RallyPreps ranking of No. 16 linebacker in his class. As a junior in 2025, Pitts recorded 116 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, one interception, one fumble recovery and one punt block while helping the Knights to a 7-4 record and UIL 6A Division 2 playoff appearance. His sophomore campaign in 2023 featured 104 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, two interceptions, one fumble recovery and a blocked punt.