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2024 recruit Ben Black attends an unofficial visit with Rutgers

Rutgers football held an unofficial visit with 2024 three-star prospect wide receiver Benjamin Black.

Rutgers football held an unofficial visit with 2024 prospect wide receiver Benjamin Black last week. Black, from Mallard Creek High (Charlotte, N.C.), spent a few days last week visiting the Big Ten program, where he met some of the coaches.

According to 247Sports, Black will have an official visit in June after being impressed by the program’s family atmosphere. Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano’s loyalty toward his players and family-first attitude impacted Black’s decision to schedule an official visit with the Scarlet Knights. The 2024 three-star recruit has received 10 offers from other universities, but Rutgers is the only school with an official visit that is currently scheduled (June 2).

The 6-foot, 180-pound wide receiver is ranked 20th in North Carolina and 68th in the country among his 2024 recruiting class. Black is a multi-sport athlete who runs track in the offseason. As a junior, Black placed fourth in the North Carolina 4A indoor finals in the 55 meters (6.39).

According to MaxPreps, Black appeared in nine games for the Mavericks in 2022, recording 25 receptions for 402 yards and two touchdowns. Black has appeared in 12 varsity games, totaling 30 catches for 467 yards and three touchdowns.

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As a junior, Black contributed on all three phases, offense, defense, and special teams. The 2024 prospect played cornerback on defense, using his long arms to slow down opposing wide receivers. On special teams, Black has been a deadly kick/punt returner.

Black has performed the most on offense, using his speed and size to his advantage. Black has excellent hands and has a great size frame for a high school wide receiver. He can run multi-route combinations, beating opposing defenders in man or zone coverage. Black will attend an official visit with Rutgers football on June 2nd as the Scarlet Knights continue to work on recruiting the 2024 three-star prospect.

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2024 WR recruit shares perspective on Clemson following visit to Death Valley

2024 WR Chase Byrd was one of the many recruits to visit Death Valley last Saturday. The Greer High School junior spoke to The Clemson Insider following his visit to Clemson and detailed his perspective on the program following the visit. The South …

2024 WR Chase Byrd was one of the many recruits to visit Death Valley last Saturday. The Greer High School junior spoke to The Clemson Insider following his visit to Clemson and detailed his perspective on the program following the visit.

The South Carolina native shared what his experience was like in Death Valley, and although he has spent plenty of time in Clemson as a fan, this visit to Death Valley as a recruit provided him a different perspective.

“It was a great atmosphere with all the coaches and staff,” he said. “They treated me with great respect and appreciated my attendance. Growing up I went to lots of Clemson games, but it was great to finally be up there as a recruit.”

The prospect was able to connect with both offensive analyst Tajh Boyd and wide receivers coach Tyler Grisham.

“Yes, I talked with coach Boyd before the game and coach Grisham after the game,” he said.

Byrd, who has been offered by Maryland and Morehouse College, expressed that Clemson will definitely be a school that he keeps in mind. Ultimately, the 5-foot-10, 168-pound recruit believes that what makes Clemson different is the culture and the care the coaches have for the athletes’ futures, both on and off the field.

“Clemson will definitely be a school I keep in mind on my list,” he said. “I would say the culture and the family atmosphere stood out to me the most. At Clemson it’s not only about football, it’s about what you are interested (in) off the field and how you can achieve those goals. Also, the staff treats you like family and always makes sure you are okay with a smile on their face. Overall, it is a great school for not only a football player, but a student.”

After the visit, Byrd shared that both Boyd and Grisham had an encouraging message for the remainder of his recruiting journey.

“They told me to keep working hard and trust the process,” he said.