Therran Coleman

Position:
DB
Class:
Freshman
Height:
6-0
Weight:
190
Hometown:
Pittsburgh, PA
High School:
Brashear

2019: Played in all 12 regular-season games, making one start (at Syracuse)...starting assignment came as Pitt opened in a nickel package against the Orange...in addition to reserve duty at safety, saw significant special teams action throughout the season...totaled four tackles on the year.

2018: Played in all 14 games, serving on special teams and as a reserve safety…had eight tackles, one interception and one forced fumble on the year…made the game-clinching play in Pitt's 44-37 win over Syracuse when he intercepted Eric Dungey in the end zone in overtime...Coleman snatched Dungey's pass away from Orange receiver Nykeim Johnson, marking the first interception of his Pitt career…had a season-high two tackles in three separate games (Albany, Syracuse and Duke)…forced a fumble at UCF.

2017: Played in eight games, making one start (at Syracuse) in his first active season…starting assignment was as a fifth defensive back with Pitt opening in a nickel package at Syracuse…had a career-high four stops against the Orange…totaled six tackles on the year.

2016: Redshirted as a true freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL: One of the Pittsburgh City League's most heavily recruited prospects in recent years...a two-way standout at quarterback and defensive back...led Brashear to consecutive City League titles and PIAA Class AAAA playoff berths...totaled nearly 1,200 yards in total offense as a senior...named the City League Player of the Year as a junior and senior...selected All-State Class AAAA by the Pennsylvania Football Writers...first team Pennsylvania Football News All-Class AAAA...named to the Pennsylvania Football News 2015 #TeamPA, which recognized the best players in the state regardless of school classification...Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Fabulous 22"...Pittsburgh Tribune-Review "Terrific 25"...selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic...rated the No. 11 overall prospect in Pennsylvania by Rivals, No. 12 by ESPN, No. 14 by 247Sports and No. 29 by Scout...two-year team captain...played under Coach Rick Murphy...also won individual City League track championships in the 100- and 200-meter dashes.

PERSONAL: Therran Shaughn Coleman, born 8/3/97, is the son of Nana Coleman and Daniel Robinson...has three brothers and three sisters...earned his bachelor's degree in administration of justice.