Pitt FB Recruiting
Pitt Adds Former City League Star, D-II All-American CB Rashan Murray
Rashan Murray starred in the City League in high school, and while he didn’t go far for college, he’s coming home.
Murray — a 6-foot-2, 185-pound cornerback from University Prep in Pittsburgh — committed to Pitt on Saturday night, following an official visit during which he picked up an offer. He’s the second defensive back to commit today, following Ohio State safety transfer Jayden Bonsu.
Pitt has been very, very busy in the transfer portal today, picking up six commitments — offensively and defensively. And he’s the latest.
“It feels great,” Murray told Pittsburgh Sports Now on receiving an offer from Pitt. “Who wouldn’t want to get an opportunity to play for their hometown team?”
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Murray wasn’t heavily recruited out of high school, committing to California (Pa.) out of University Prep. He emerged as one of the best cornerbacks in Division II football over the last two seasons.
He earned second-team All-American honors from the AP and Don Hansen Football Committee, along with first-team All-PSAC and All-Region honors. He racked up 39 tackles (27 solo), a tackle for loss, four interceptions, 18 pass breakups (second-best in the nation) and a forced fumble.
He finished his career at Cal (Pa.) with 78 tackles (55 solo), a tackle for loss, four interceptions, 25 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and two blocked kicks.
Murray picked up offers from Sacramento State, Buffalo, UTEP, Eastern Michigan, Miami (OH), New Mexico State, Youngstown State, Mercer, Monmouth, Bryant, Robert Morris and others upon entering the portal. He has one season of eligibility remaining.
Pitt lost Ryland Gandy to the transfer portal, which was a major loss, but Rashad Battle and Tamon Lynum will both be back next season. And Shadarian Harrison is primed for a bigger role.
At the very least, Rashan Murray provides a veteran presence in the room. But he will have every opportunity to compete for a starting spot in the rotation.
