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Two days.
Ten total commitments.
It was a hectic but successful recruiting weekend for Greg Schiano and Rutgers football.
The Scarlet Knights essentially doubled their 2025 recruiting class on Saturday and Sunday as recruits from 10 states spanning into the South and the Midwest pledged to Schiano during a weekend that included tours of the campus facilities, a trip into New York City and a visit down the shore for the 21 total visitors.
It also included celebrating Schiano’s birthday on Saturday.
The weekend continued momentum that Schiano and his staff have built with the 2025 class, which now comprises 18 total commitments and ranks 12th in the nation and fourth in the expanded Big Ten (behind Ohio State, USC and Penn State), according to 247Sports.
Overall, it was the biggest recruiting weekend Rutgers has had since Schiano’s return.
Here’s a look at the nine newest additions:
Chase Linton, DL
School: North Atlanta (Georgia)
Height: 6-4
Weight: 215
Linton is one of three Georgia recruits that pledged to Rutgers over the weekend. It’s a state where the Scarlet Knights have had recent recruiting success after landing promising defensive back Antonio White in their 2024 class. There’s a ton talent with NFL potential in the state. Linton has a chance to develop into an elite edge rusher for Rutgers.
Jourdin Houston, WR
School: St. Thomas More (Connecticut)
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190
Houston is a three-star recruit and the fifth-overall prospect in Connecticut, according to the 247Sports Composite. He held a strong offer list that included Penn State, Minnesota, Michigan State, Syracuse and Maryland, among others. Houston had offers lined up to Boston College, Duke and Wake Forest but called those off to commit to Rutgers. He adds impressive speed and athleticism to the wide receiver room.
Michael Clayton, CB
School: Northside…
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Publish date : 2024-06-04 08:04:38
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