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Alleged DMs Resurface Sign-Stealing Claims Against Former Memphis Safety

On3’s Tiger Sports Report published screenshots this week that purportedly show Ra-El advising UTSA’s quarterback on Memphis’s defensive checks following his October dismissal.

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Sep 4, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; UTSA Roadrunners head coach Jeff Traylor talks with officials during the second half of Saturday’s game with The Illinois fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • On3’s Tiger Sports Report released alleged Instagram direct messages between Tahj Ra-El and UTSA quarterback Owen McCown.
  • The messages appear to outline Memphis’s defensive signals ahead of their November 2 matchup, which UTSA won 44-36.
  • Ra-El was dismissed from the Memphis football program in October, a move cited as a possible motive for sharing the playbook.
  • He has since enrolled at Purdue, though his player profile was removed from the school’s roster.
  • Neither the University of Memphis nor UTSA has issued an official comment on the emerging allegations.