Rutgers football landed their sixth 2024 prospect from Florida when three-star defensive back Kevin Levy verbally committed to the Scarlet Knights.
Levy chose Rutgers over several other Power Five offers from Arkansas, Florida, Boston College, Florida State, Indiana, Kentucky, Miami, Minnesota, NC State, Pittsburgh, and Texas A&M.
The 6-foot, 178-pound recruit is from Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach, Florida, and got recruited as a defensive back despite being a two-way player. As a junior in high school, Levy recorded 19 catches for 304 yards and two touchdowns as a wide receiver on offense. Also, he logged 23 tackles, nine solo tackles, and three pass breakups on defense.
According to 247Sports, Levy is the No. 60 ranked prospect in Florida and is ranked No. 44 nationally for his position among his 2024 recruiting class. Also, the new Scarlet Knight is ranked the No. 449 prospect in the nation.
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Levy’s Film Breakdown
Levy’s athletic stats, according to hudl.com
- 100 Meters – 10.62 seconds as a junior
- 200 Meters – 21.5 seconds
- 4x State Champion for track
Joining the Scarlet Knights as a defensive back, this 2024 recruit is a diverse player who can play safety and cornerback. With his background as a wide receiver, Levy has excellent ball skills and instincts.
Levy can be a plug-in player for Rutgers defensive coordinator Joe Harasymiak. Levy doesn’t have a ton of open-field tackles in his highlight reel but can hawk down ball carriers. Levy adds athleticism and speed to Rutgers’ 2024 roster.
As time passes, Levy can move to wide receiver later in his Rutgers career. Levy can be similar to Rutgers’ current wide receiver Chris Long, switching positions from defensive back to wide receiver. Levy is a solid addition to Rutgers football as he can develop into a highly recruited player for the Scarlet Knights.
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