Pitt Offers Local D-II All-American Rashan Murray

Title: Pitt Offers Local D-II All-American Rashan Murray, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound defensive back from University Prep in Pittsburgh, has received a Division I offer from the Pitt Panthers. Murray previously played at California University of Pennsylvania, where he achieved recognition as a Division II All-American. He was named a Second Team All-American by the Associated Press and the Don Hansen Football Committee this past fall. Murray's impressive statistics from the recent season include 18 passes defended, 14 pass break-ups, 39 tackles, four interceptions, and two tackles for loss in 13 games. Since entering the transfer portal in December, he has attracted offers from multiple programs, including Sacramento State, Buffalo, and UTEP. He has one season of eligibility remaining, making him a valuable prospect for interested programs. During his sophomore season, Murray recorded 31 tackles, six pass break-ups, and a forced fumble. In his freshman year, he played in nine games, contributing eight tackles and one pass break-up. Pitt is particularly interested in Murray as they need to bolster their cornerback depth after losing several scholarship players to the transfer portal. Murray expressed excitement about the opportunity to play for his hometown team, emphasizing the significance of the offer from Pitt.

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Original Article Author: Nathan Breisinger