University of Pittsburgh Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Raion Strader
- Position:
- DB
- Class:
- Senior
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 180
- Hometown:
- Pittsburgh, PA
- High School:
- Penn Hills
Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in January 2026 following his transfer from Auburn.
AUBURN (2025): Played cornerback in all 12 games for the Tigers…made nine tackles with three pass breakups…finished the year ranked third among all active FBS players with 37 career passes defended.
MIAMI (OH) (2023-24): Started in 24 of his 25 games played for the Red Hawks…accumulated 110 tackles, 32 pass breakups, three interceptions and 1.5 tackles for loss…earned FWAA All-America honors…named a Freshman All-American, All-MAC and the 2024 MAC Cornerback of the Year by College Football News.
HIGH SCHOOL: A two-sport athlete at local Penn Hills where he lettered in both football and wrestling…two-time team captain…earned First Team All-Conference honors as a junior and senior…played for head coach Charles Morris.
