YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Yuma Catholic’s Darryl Coleman has announced his commitment to play football at Utah Tech.

“It was great,” Coleman said. “It’s a new feeling, but it took a lot out of me and my family to make this decision. So we pulled the trigger and now it feels great.”

“Utah Tech is getting a bargain in terms of its athleticism and position in a few years,” said Yuma Catholic head coach Rhett Stallworth.

Utah Tech is based in St. George, Utah, and plays in the Division I FCS level of the United Athletic Conference.

“I like the city,” Coleman said. “I like the school. I think because of the school and the coaching staff, like Coach (Ray) Clark. Wonderful coach. When I went there for a little practice session, I finally got my offer. So, I just like everything about it.”

Coleman plays both wide receiver and defensive back for the Shamrocks, but expects his college future to be on the defensive end.

“It’s just the position I fit in best and I know I’ll have a better chance of playing there,” Coleman said. “DB isn’t necessarily what I want to do, I’ve developed the mindset that yes, I want to do it and that it will help me in the long run.”

Entering his final season, Coleman has emerged as a key leader for the Shamrocks.

“Daryl is a good leader by example, so much so that he’s one of those people that just lifts others up,” Stallworth said. “He’s always positive. He doesn’t think he’s better than anyone else and he doesn’t look down on anyone. So he’s there to lend a helping hand and encourage anyone who is.”

Coleman wants to lead the Shamrocks to a state title and that goal starts on August 30 when the Shamrocks open their season against Marcos De Niza.