Category: Rutgers recruiting

Famah Toure previews Rutgers football official visit…what other programs might get a visit?

Famah Toure previews his upcoming visit to Rutgers football.

Famah Toure has very quietly turned into a top prospect in New Jersey in the class of 2023. He hasn’t sought attention or headlines, but that hasn’t stopped a number of Power Five programs from offering him.

A 6-foot-4, 200-pound wide receiver from Irvington High School (Irvington, N.J.), Toure currently holds 13 offers with 10 coming from Power Five programs: Boston College, Duke, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Maryland, Ole Miss, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse and Vanderbilt.

He is a three-star recruit according to Rivals.

Irvington went 12-2 last season.

Toure has official visits lined up in June for Rutgers and Illinois. He said that “Kentucky and West Virginia” could be in-line for an official visit as well.

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As for Rutgers, Toure says what stands out is “the culture they have – I love it.”

“Things are going good,” Toure said about the Scarlet Knights. “I have a strong connection with the coaches at Rutgers.”

Rutgers has a new position coach at wide receiver, Damiere Shaw. The former Temple wide receiver has quickly earned a reputation as a very strong recruiter who connects well with players.

Shaw is also considered a strong technical coach who heavily emphasizes video work and technique in the daily coaching of his position group.

“I have a good relationship with coach Shaw and the coaching staff,” Toure said.

“He actually wants to see you get better and see you develop.”

Shaw was an offensive assistant for the past two years at Rutgers. Prior to that, he was the wide receivers coach at Fordham. He was also on staff at Baylor under Matt Rhule, who is now the head coach of the Carolina Panthers.

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As for what Toure is looking for in a program, it is rather simple.

“Not only am I looking for a family environment I’m looking for an opportunity where I can play early,” Toure said.

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Rutgers football: Dante Barone becomes second New Jersey commit in a week

Rutgers football is getting an immensely talented player in Dante Barone.

Rutgers football now has six commits in the class of 2023, adding talented athlete Dante Barone on Wednesday night.

Barone is a talented athlete who plays defensive end and tight end for The Hun School (Princeton, N.J.). He joins the Scarlet Knights as an H-back.

He was just offered by Rutgers football late last week. The junior was set to take a visit to Illinois this month.

Barone is a three-star and the No. 19 player in New Jersey according to the 247Sports Composite.

The addition of Barone means that Rutgers football now has four commits from New Jersey in the class of 2023. All four commits are among the top 25 players in the state.

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The announcement was made by Barone via a social media post on Wednesday night:

 

The class is led by four-star defensive lineman JaSire Peterson and three-star offensive lineman John Stone. Both players are ranked in the top 10 in the state.

Last week Barone’s teammate at the Hun, tight end Logan Blake, committed to Rutgers. 

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The addition of Barone and Blake means that three players from Hun, one of the top programs in the state, have committed or joined Rutgers over the past two years. Last season, Jacob Allen, a four-star player and the top recruit in New Jersey, committed to Rutgers in April.

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Rutgers football recruit Dante Barone set to decide on Wednesday night

Rutgers football recruit Dante Barone is set to make his college decision on Wednesday night.

Dante Barone, an H-back recruit and a versatile athlete, is set to make his college choice on Wednesday night. The class of 2023 prospect was offered by Rutgers football last week.

Barone plays defensive line and tight end at The Hun School (Princeton, N.J.). He was offered last week by Rutgers football as an H-back.

The 6-foot-3, 245-pound Barone is ranked a 3-star according to 247Sports. He is the No. 19 player in New Jersey in the 247Sports Composite.

Last week, Barone talked to RutgersWire about the offer. It came after spending time on campus and interacting with the Scarlet Knights coaching staff.

“I love the program and everything that it preaches, I feel like Rutgers football is definitely going to be at the top of the Big Ten,” Barone said in his interview with RutgersWire.

Also last week, Logan Blake, a three-star tight end prospect, committed to Rutgers. Blake is another standout at Hun.

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He became the fifth commitment and third New Jersey player committed to Rutgers football in the class of 2023.

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Also from the Hun is Jacob Allen, a four-star offensive lineman who is part of the 2022 recruiting class. Allen was selected to the All-American Bowl and was the top player in New Jersey in the previous recruiting class.

This year’s top recruit in New Jersey, Chase Bisontis, has Rutgers in his final five. He broke down his recruitment in a recent interview with RutgersWire.

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Barone was scheduled for an official visit to Illinois in early June.

Krystian Williams previews his upcoming Rutgers football official visit

Krystian Williams talks about his upcoming official visit to Rutgers football.

Krystian Williams is set to take an official visit to Rutgers football in June, part of a busy month for the three-star athlete from Virginia.

Williams is a standout wide receiver and defensive back at The Collegiate School (Richmond, VA). Rutgers is recruiting Williams as a safety. The class of 2023 recruit is ranked the No. 13 player in Virginia and the No. 75 athlete in the nation according to 247Sports.

As for Rutgers, they may be one of his most recent offers but they seem to have made an impression already. Williams will take his official visit to Rutgers on June 10.

There is a heavy list of official visitors coming in for Rutgers football in June.

“I want to get a good feel for the school. I’ve never had the chance to get up there so really I want to take in everything and see what it’s all like,” Williams told RutgersWire on Tuesday.

“They preach about how the whole program is a family and I can’t wait to see what it’s all about.”

So far, Williams has official visits set up for Rutgers football and Virginia Tech. He is contemplating setting up one more official visit.

He said that Duke, Northwestern and Wake Forest are in the mix for that final visit.

As for his Rutgers, he said that the program has been consistently on him, something that definitely sticks out in his recruitment.

“They’ve been very good at staying in contact; they come down to my school all the time and make it very clear that I’m wanted,” Williams said.

“I talk to coach ‘O’ (secondary coach Mark Orphey) all the time and we just gel very well whether we’re talking about football or life. Rutgers is a really great opportunity for me so I’m excited to get the chance to take an official.”

Williams’ Power Five offers include Boston College, Duke, Northwestern, Rutgers, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest.

Last season, Collegiate went 5-5.

Four-star Chase Bisontis goes in-depth official visits, talks his connection with Rutgers football

Four-star offensive lineman Chase Bisontis talks about his decision timetable and previews his official visits

Chase Bisontis recently narrowed down his recruitment to five programs as one of the nation’s top offensive linemen appears set to decide on a program next month.

A four-star offensive lineman, Bisontis is one of the top players in the nation. According to ESPN.com, Bisontis is a four-star recruit and the No. 52 player in the nation. The standout from Don Bosco Prep is the top player in New Jersey for the class of 2023.

The Don Bosco Prep offensive lineman is a weight room fanatic, powerful throughout his frame and has a very strong technique. Playing a national schedule for one of the best programs in the country has sharpened him and is getting him ready for Power Five college football.

In a recent interview with RutgersWire, Bisontis talks about why he chose to narrow down his list from eight programs down to five.

“You know, being a high recruit – I just felt like it was time to narrow it down and be serious,” Bisontis said.

“And also, I feel like all those other schools – Texas, Ohio State and Miami – those are all respectable programs. I like those coaches so I didn’t want to waste their time if I really knew I wasn’t going to go there. I want what’s the best for those programs.”

Check out what four-star offensive lineman [autotag]Chase Bisontis[/autotag] had to say about his recruitment. He talks about his five finalists (Georgia, LSU, Michigan State, Rutgers and Texas A&M) and his mentions his dream school.

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Who is visiting Rutgers football for official visits in June?

Rutgers football is expected to be busy in June with a number of high-profile official visits.

The recruiting calendar has changed and been accelerated, now making June arguably the busiest month of the year for recruiting in college football. It will be a very busy month for Rutgers football, as they are set to host a number of top players on campus for official visits.

There is some momentum for Rutgers football, especially after receiving another big in-state commitment this past week.

The 2023 recruiting class is a solid one for Rutgers football and off to a good start in New Jersey. Three of the five verbals for the recruiting class are in-state, and all three are top 15 in New Jersey.

Last week, Hun tight end Logan Blake committed to Rutgers. Blake is the No. 13 player in New Jersey this recruiting cycle and fits a pressing need at the tight end position.

Also part of this class from New Jersey is four-star defensive lineman [autotag]JaSire Peterson[/autotag] and offensive lineman [autotag]John Stone[/autotag], a top 10 player in the state.

Three-star linebacker from Pennsylvania, [autotag]Davoun Fuse,[/autotag] committed earlier in May (and just received an offer from Pittsburgh). [autotag]Deondre Johnson[/autotag], the second-best player in New York, also committed in May.

Check out what players are heading to Rutgers football in June for an official visit!

Rutgers football sends out another offer to a class of 2023 quarterback

Aidan Chiles gets offered by Rutgers football over the weekend.

For the second time in two days, Rutgers football has sent out an offer to a junior quarterback. This time, Rutgers has gone across the country with an offer for Aidan Chiles.

The Downey High School (Downey, CA) quarterback is a member of the class of 2023. He is a three-star according to 247Sports and is ranked the No. 26 quarterback in the nation (and No. 61 player in California).

Chiles suffered a broken wrist last season that limited him to six games played. In those six games, he was 90-of-96 for 1,187 passing yards with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions.

He also had 344 rushing yards on 31 rushing attempts. Chiles had four rushing touchdowns as well.

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The junior quarterback tweeted about the offer on Saturday:

 

The offer is the first from the Big Ten for Chiles, who is 6-foot-4 and 195 pounds.

He currently holds offers from Cal, Kansas State, Oregon, Oregon State, Washington and Washington State.

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Also over the weekend, Rutgers offer Charlotte Catholic (Charlotte, NC) quarterback Sean Boyle.

Class of 2023 quarterback Sean Boyle gets offered by Rutgers football

Rutgers football just offered a quarterback in the 2023 recruiting class.

Sean Boyle became the first quarterback offered in the class of 2023 by Rutgers football. The three-star from Charlotte tweeted about the offer on Saturday afternoon.

Boyle committed to Charlotte last November. At the time of his decision, he made a social media announcement where he called himself “100% COMMITTED!”

The offer from Rutgers is the first from a Power Five program for Boyle. In addition to Charlotte, Boyle also holds reported offers from Arkansas State, UConn, Memphis and South Florida.

Conventional wisdom held that Rutgers wouldn’t offer a quarterback in this recruiting class after receiving a commitment from four-star quarterback Gavin Wimsatt last year.

Boyle has a good, strong arm. He makes quick and accurate reads, has good footwork and moves outside of the pocket well. He is a three-star according to Rivals.

Last season as a junior, Boyle completed 52-of-90 passes for 800 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions. He also had 179 rushing yards on 24 rushing attempts and two rushing touchdowns.

Boyle tweeted about the offer from Rutgers football on Saturday afternoon.

 

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Charlotte Catholic finished last season 7-3.

On Thursday, Rutgers football landed their fifth committment for their 2023 recruiting class in tight end Logan Blake. A standout athlete who is set for a post-graduate season at the Hun School (Princeton, N.J.), Blake is the No. 13 prospect in New Jersey according to 247Sports.

Three-star Dante Barone breaks down his recent Rutgers football offer

Dante Barone, a standout at the Hun, got offered by Rutgers football on Thursday.

Dante Barone was offered by Rutgers football on Thursday, adding another Power Five offer for the versatile and talented prospect from New Jersey.

A three-star recruit from The Hun School (Princeton, N.J.), Barone now holds 12 offers with four coming from Power Five programs (Boston College, Illinois and Syracuse had previously offered).

Barone is capable of playing tight end or defensive end. At 6-foot-3 and 270-pounds, his agility, speed and footwork are impressive on both sides of the ball.

According to 247Sports, Barone is the No. 23 player in the state in the class of 2024.

On Friday morning, he broke down his recruitment with RutgersWire and what the offer from Rutgers football head coach Greg Schiano means to him.

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The versatile athlete also talked about what position he’s being recruited at by the Scarlet Knights:

“I’d been talking to the staff for a little while to see how I would fit into the program and after some great talks over the phone we decided it was best for me to get back on campus,” Barone told RutgersWire.

“I got to see the campus and facilities with some of the coaches with just my dad and I, instead of a bunch of recruits which definitely helped. Then watched some film with Coach Nunz (Nunzio Campanile, tight ends coach) about my role as an H-back. Finally, had a great conversation with coach Schiano and walked out with the offer.”

After the conversation and tour, there appears to be a clear-cut relationship forming between Barone and the Rutgers football coaching staff.

“I love the program and everything that it preaches, I feel like Rutgers football is definitely going to be at the top of the Big Ten,” Barone said.

Barone has a visit to Illinois played in mid-June.

On Thursday night, Barone’s teammate at the Hun, tight end Logan Blake, committed to Rutgers.

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Rutgers football gets huge (and surprising commitment) from Logan Blake

Rutgers football landed a big commitment from three-star tight end Logan Blake on Thursday.

It was a good Thursday night for Rutgers football, who secured the commitment of Logan Blake. The tight end is one of the top players in New Jersey for the 2023 recruiting class.

Rutgers football got in on Blake with an offer mid-March. Now, the tight end prospect committed to the Scarlet Knights in a recruitment that wrapped up rather quickly for the in-state school.

Blake is set for a post-graduate year at The Hun School.

His verbal to Rutgers football is a massive win for the Scarlet Knights, who keep another top New Jersey player home and add a talent at a position of need.

The three-star tight end held four total offers from UConn, Duke and Pittsburgh as well as the Scarlet Knights. According to 247Sports, he is the No. 46 tight end in the nation and the No. 13 player in New Jersey.

Blake checks in at 6-foot-6 and 215 pounds.

Blake announced his commitment to Rutgers football via his social media on Thursday night:

 

The commitment of Blake gives Rutgers five verbals in the 2023 recruiting class. He is the third player from New Jersey in this class to commit to the Scarlet Knights.

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All three New Jersey commits to Rutgers football are top 15 in the state according to 247Sports. There is No. 13 Blake along with No. 4 JaSire Peterson (a four-star defensive lineman) and No. 11 John Stone (a three-star offensive lineman).

The commitment of Blake also points to a breakthrough at the Hun, a school that Rutgers has historically struggled to recruit over the years. Last season, four-star offensive lineman Jacob Allen, a standout at Hun, committed to Rutgers last spring.

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Allen was an All-American and the top player in the state according to Rivals.

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