Pitt Panthers Football Lands Division II All-American Transfer

Title: Pitt Panthers Football Lands Division II All-American Transfer Rashan Murray, a defensive back from California (Pa.), has transferred to the Pitt Panthers football team, marking a significant addition to their roster. Murray is a Pittsburgh native, having attended Obama Academy and played for the USO team, which includes players from three city high schools. He achieved All-City League honors during his junior and senior years and participated in the PFSCA East-West All-Star Game. Originally committed to Akron, Murray decommitted and later joined California, where he played in nine games as a freshman and ten as a sophomore. In his breakout junior season in 2024, Murray recorded impressive statistics, including 39 tackles, 14 pass breakups, and four interceptions, earning multiple honors. After entering the transfer portal, he received numerous offers from various schools, including FBS and FCS programs. Pitt Panthers have recently lost four cornerbacks to the transfer portal, necessitating new talent acquisitions like Murray. The team has returning cornerbacks and four incoming defensive backs in the Class of 2025, including two four-star recruits. Murray is the second defensive back transfer for Pitt this offseason, joining Jayden Bonsu from Ohio State. The Panthers are actively recruiting new talent, with nine transfer commitments this offseason across various positions, including wide receivers and offensive linemen.

Original Article: https://www.si.com/college/pittsburgh/recruiting/pitt-panthers-football-lands-division-ii-all-american-transfer-rashan-murray

Original Article Author: Dominic Campbell