Levi Wentz (born April 25, 2002) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Old Dominion, the Albany Great Danes, and the Kansas Jayhawks. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Seattle Seahawks after the 2026 NFL draft.
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Early life
Wentz was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and attended Pine-Richland High School in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. He enrolled at Old Dominion in 2020, but the Monarchs canceled their football season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
College career
Old Dominion
Wentz began his collegiate career at Old Dominion. In 2021, he appeared in one game. In 2022, he played in three games and had one reception for 42 yards. He entered the transfer portal in December 2022.
Albany
Wentz transferred to Albany for the 2023 season. In 2023, he appeared in 15 games and had 16 receptions for 245 yards and one touchdown, along with one rushing attempt for −2 yards, 14 kick returns for 329 yards, and six punt returns for 45 yards. In 2024, he played in 11 games and had 40 receptions for 621 yards and one touchdown, while also deflecting one pass on special teams. He entered the transfer portal in December 2024.
Kansas
Wentz transferred to Kansas for the 2025 season. He appeared in all 12 games with six starts and had 16 receptions for 258 yards and two touchdowns. He also participated on special teams.
Professional career
Seattle Seahawks
On May 14, 2026, Wentz signed a three-year, $3.1 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent. He was waived by the Seahawks on June 8.
Pittsburgh Steelers
On June 15, 2026, Wentz signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.