Maryland wide receiver Matthew Ogunniyi already has more receiving yards through the first two games of his senior season than he did all of last year. The Rutgers football commit has been downright dominant this season.
Through the season’s first two games, Ogunniyi has 16 receptions for 509 yards and seven touchdowns. He is showing why Rutgers made him a priority recruit and a focal point for the 2024 class.
This spring, Ogunniyi was offered by Texas A&M. His other Power Five offers were West Virginia and Rutgers. He committed to Rutgers in May.
This season’s production shows a massive leap in Ogunniyi’s development. In 2022 as a junior for Charles Herbert Flowers (Upper Marlboro, MD, he had eight receptions for 286 yards and five touchdowns in seven games played.
MPSSAA 2023 ⭐️
TE/WR Matthew Ogunniyi 6’5 205
Flowers – Rutgers commitBig target, with speed. Was the key instrument on offense in both of the Jags win over Wise. Caught 16 passes for 509 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 31.8 yards per reception. Had offers from TA&M, WVU pic.twitter.com/QqzfpBtoDz
— themamba (@aka_themamba) August 25, 2023
At 6-foot-5 and 205 pounds, Ogunniyi has elite size to be a Big Ten wide receiver. He also has impressive speed, making him a dynamic combination and a strong get for Rutgers.
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He can play either wide receiver or tight end at the next level.
Rutgers has added some nice size at wide receiver including K.J. Duff, a Long Island athlete and a four-star recruit. Like Ogunniyi, there is some position versatility for Duff who also could end up as a tight end.
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