The focus on recruiting (or at least commits at this point) remains on the lines. Pitt got another commit on Friday. Jack Lippert out of Central Dauphin gave a verbal.

Jack Lippert, a 6-4, 248-pound defensive end from Central Dauphin, on Friday became the fourth recruit to commit to the Panthers for the Class of 2009.

“I like the coaching staff a lot and the overall environment and opportunity at Pitt,” Lippert said.

Lippert, ranked by rivals.com as the nation’s sixth-best defensive end, chose the Panthers over Boston College, Buffalo and Temple. This fall, he will be a fourth-year starter on the defensive line and a third-year starter on the offensive line.

Lippert played last season with an injured knee, which is why there were other teams interested in him, but waiting to make an offer until after the season got underway.

Rivals.com has him as a 4-star prospect and ranked #161 overall in their top-250. Scout.com has him as a 3-star. ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. has him listed as a potential includee for their top-150 (Insider subs).

He is a good and physical wrap-up tackler. Plays with a good motor. As a pass rusher displays the ability to get some push up-field and will flash the ability to use his weapons to swat down a blockers hands and can get turned some to round the corner.

My favorite part in their evaluation was this statement, “He comes across as a good football player who will try and work a little harder than the guy across from him.”

Assuming the knee stays healthy, this is a verbal that will look even better later in the fall.