On Wednesday, Rutgers Wrestling landed three-star recruit Tahir Parkins to their 2025 recruiting class. The Nazareth, Pennsylvania, native finished No. 4 in the 127-pound weight class last year and will continue to grow on the mat as he pursues his collegiate career at Rutgers University.
Parkins finished with 28 wins and four losses as a sophomore last year, finishing No. 1 in districts (District 11 AAA) and regionals (Northeast AAA Regional) for the Nazareth High School Blue Eagles. In 71 matches with the Blue Eagles, Parkins has an 85.9 win percentage and has a record of 61-10 through two seasons.
As a freshman in 2021-22, the future Scarlet Knight finished No. 1 in Pennsylvania’s District 11 AAA tournament and No. 2 in the Northeast AAA Regional tournament. While wrestling in the 113 weight class, Parkins didn’t place in the state championship tournament as a freshman.
Congratulations Tahir Parkins on committing to Rutgers University & @RUWrestling! Scarlet Knights are getting a great kid who continues to grow on & off the mat! #GoBlueEagles#NazarethProud
🔵🦅🤼‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/VFGwzxpAT2— Nazareth Wrestling (@NazWrestling) October 11, 2023
Parkins finished fourth in Pennsylvania’s state tournament last season while wrestling at 127 pounds. Wrestler Eren Sement (Council Rock North) defeated Parkins 4-2, capturing third place over the future Scarlet Knight.
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When Parkins reports to campus in 2025, he has a projected weight of 141 pounds in his first season with the Scarlet Knights.