Tag: 2025 recruit

Rutgers football landed an explosive athlete in Steven Murray

Rutgers football 2025 recruit Steven Murray is a two-way player who can add explosiveness to the Scarlet Knights’ roster.

Rutgers football received a commitment from 2025 recruit Steven Murray on Sunday, with the three-star prospect adding explosiveness to the Scarlet Knights’ roster.

Murray picked Rutgers over offers from Boston College, Coastal Carolina, Charlotte, Liberty, Syracuse and Temple among others.

Murray is a two-way athlete who can play corner back or wide receiver at the Power Five level. With his speed and athleticism, the future Scarlet Knight is one of the more explosive athletes along the Eastern seaboard.

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Film Breakdown

As a 6-foot-1, 160-pound wide receiver, Murray is a true deep threat who can easily get behind a defense with his speed. His ability to create separation with his speed is an attribute Schiano and offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca are looking for.

Murray is a playmaker with the ball in his hands, making defenders miss after catching a short hitch or slant. He has excellent physical traits, taking the ball to the house on any play. As a junior, Murray logged 55 catches for 935 yards and 16 touchdowns.

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On the defensive end, Murray shows good cover instincts and ball skills at the corner position, but upside-wise, the wide receiver position looks like his best position at the Power Five level. While playing corner, Murray recorded 32 tackles and five interceptions last season.

Murray can also be a major factor in the return game in college, using his dangerous athleticism in the open field.

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Also, Murray is a multi-sport athlete with a track background, recording measurements of 11.23 in 100 meters and 20-foot-2-inch long jump during his freshman year. Those are rare numbers to find and show his truly unique skillset.

As Murray develops toward the Power Five level, he needs to continue to round out his game a bit, becoming a more well-rounded route runner.

 

What attributes can 2025 recruit Talibi Kaba add to Rutgers football?

Talibi Kaba is a physical linebacker prospect who committed to Rutgers football.

In early February, Rutgers football added a standout prospect in Talibi Kaba to their 2025 recruiting class. The 6-foot-3, 195-pound linebacker is a quick and fluid linebacker who covers a lot of ground and can shine within the Scarlet Knights’ defense.

A linebacker at Hillside (Hillside, New Jersey), Kaba is ranked the No. 5 prospect in New Jersey and the No. 20 ranked linebacker in the 2025 recruiting class, according to 247Sports.

Kaba received offers from Boston College Duke, Iowa State and Kent State during his recruitment.

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Film Review

The future Scarlet Knight is extremely athletic, covering a ton of ground at the linebacker position. He can change direction quickly and is solid in run support and pass coverage. Kaba plays sideline-to-sideline, chasing down ball carries in the open field.

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He is a two-way starter at the high school level, logging multiple carries at the running back position, and showing off his top speed. With his elite speed, Kaba can play the rover position within Defensive Coordinator Joe Harasymiak’s defensive scheme. Also, he can share time playing at the middle and outside linebacker positions.

As Kaba develops toward the Power Five level, he needs to focus on getting stronger and more physical. If Kaba can counter his speed with strength, he can shine at the collegiate level.

 

Film Breakdown: 2025 recruit Renick Dorilas is a strong, aggressive cornerback for Rutgers football

Renick Dorilas is an aggressive cornerback prospect who recently committed to Rutgers.

On Sunday, Rutgers football received a commitment from Renick Dorilas.

Dorilas has been on campus multiple times and attended several Rutgers football games last year. A defensive back in the class of 2025, he announced last month that he is transferring to Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, New Jersey) for his senior season.

The 5-foot-11, 150-pound cornerback received offers from Boston College, Duke, Minnesota, Tennessee, Penn State, Syracuse and West Virginia throughout his recruitment.

According to 247Sports, Dorilas is the No. 21 prospect in New Jersey and the No. 70 ranked cornerback nationally in the 2025 recruiting class.

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Dorilas’s Skill Set

With his commitment, Dorilas adds multiple skills to Rutgers’ secondary. As a junior at Union (Union, New Jersey) in 2023, Dorilas had 40 tackles with two tackles for a loss. Also, he logged two interceptions and four pass breakups for Union.

He offers physicality to the corner position with excellent active hands. His long arms make it difficult for opposing wide receivers to get quick releases off the line of scrimmage. Also, Dorilas has great ball skills, forcing multiple turnovers for the Scarlet Knights’ defense.

The 2025 recruit has speed that allows him to hang with the top wide receivers at the Power Five level. Expect Dorilas’s skills to shine at the collegiate level when he reports to campus in 2025.

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Film review: Rutgers football is getting a big-time offensive linemen in Jayden Elijah

Film Breakdown: On Monday, Rutgers football added 2025 recruit Jayden Elijah from Matawan Regional High School in New Jersey. 

On Monday, Rutgers football added 2025 recruited Jayden Elijah from Matawan Regional High School in New Jersey. The 6-foot-7, 280-pound offensive tackle brings size and athleticism to the Scarlet Knights in the upcoming years.

Elijah is a member of the 2025 recruiting class and a three-star offensive lineman from Matawan Regional (Matawan, New Jersey). He is a significant addition to this class for Rutgers as he has received offers from Boston College, Cincinnati, Florida State, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Virginia Tech.

According to 247Sports, Elijah is ranked the No. 16 prospect in New Jersey and the No. 43 offensive tackle among his recruiting class.

He is a multi-sport athlete who plays basketball for Matawan. Not surprisingly, Elijah is a part-time hooper who rebounds and blocks shots while his large frame is near-impossible to stop near the rim.

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Film Breakdown

Elijah is a big, athletic, long, and physical player who fits the mold of a big-time offensive lineman despite being raw on the gridiron. AHe fits the mold of what Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano and offensive line coach Pat Flaherty are looking for in an offensive lineman.

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Elijah is strong but tends to have slow and sloppy technique at times. He uses his physical strength to push opposing defenders off the ball, but he needs better technique to shine on the Power Five level. He needs to do work on his technique for sure.

His size and frame are something that can’t be taught, though.

The ceiling is high for Elijah, and Rutgers’ offensive line can benefit from his skillset in the upcoming years.

 

Film Review: Rutgers football landed 2025 three-star prospect Talibi Kaba

Film Review: Rutgers landed their first New Jersey prospect in the 2025 class when linebacker Talibi Kaba gave his verbal commitment.

On Tuesday, Rutgers football landed their first New Jersey prospect in the 2025 class when three-star linebacker Talibi Kaba gave his verbal commitment.

The Hillside, New Jersey athlete holds offers from Boston College, Duke, Kent State, and Iowa State. According to 247Sports, the 6-foot-3, 195-pound linebacker is ranked the No. 12 prospect in New Jersey and is the No. 39 linebacker in the 2025 recruiting class.

While playing at Hillside last season, Kaba led the Comets to an NJSIAA Group 3 playoff berth and a 6-3 record. He was a two-way starter with the Comets, playing both running back and linebacker. The future Scarlet Knight recorded 95 carries for 1,117 yards (11.75 YPC) and 12 touchdowns last season.

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Film Review

Kaba, a three-star recruit, is a versatile athlete who can play middle and outside linebacker on the Power Five level. He has a similar style of play as linebacker Mohamed Toure, playing fast and aggressive each play.

When watching his film, Kaba’s production, athleticism, and size are an excellent fit for the Scarlet Knights’ defensive scheme. Kaba has the speed to play sideline-to-sideline and can play man-to-man or zone coverage in passing situations. He is super athletic and doesn’t shy away from contact.

As he continues to develop into a Power Five player, Kaba needs to put on more size if he wants to plug the middle for the Scarlet Knights in the upcoming years.

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Film Review: Rutgers 2025 recruit Sean Ashenfelder is a pro style quarterback

Film Review: Quarterback Sean Ashenfelder provided a verbal commitment to Rutgers football, electing to join the Scarlet Knights in 2025.

This past fall, Sean Ashenfelder provided a verbal commitment to Rutgers football. The Florida quarterback is part of the 2025 class and was a big early get for the Scarlet Knights.

Ashenfelder put together an outstanding junior season for Creekside High School in St. John’s, Florida, recording 136 completions on 273 attempts (49.8 percent) for 1,762 yards with 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Also, the 6-foot-1, 180-pound quarterback added 582 yards on the ground with 130 carries and 13 touchdowns. According to Max Preps, Ashenfelder led the Creekside Knights to a 6-5 record and the No. 65 school ranking in Florida.

According to 247Sports, the Saint Augustine native, Florida, is ranked the No. 117 prospect in Florida and the No. 62 ranked quarterback among his 2025 recruiting class.

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Film Review

This Rutgers 2025 commit is a pro-style quarterback with a strong arm, making every throw on the field. Ashenfelder is athletic with the ability to escape pressure and extend plays with his legs.

He looks comfortable in the pocket and can make accurate throws on the run. His style of play is similar to current Rutgers starter Gavin Wimsatt. Ashenfelder is an excellent fit for offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca’s offense, playing in a similar scheme at Creekside High School.

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Reading defenses will be an area to focus on for the new Scarlet Knight, as using his speed to escape pressure might not work every play. He can be dangerous if he understands his pre-snap reads. Ashenfelder is an excellent athlete and can blossom into a Power Five quarterback as he continues to develop.

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2025 recruit Tahir Parkins commits to Rutgers wrestling

On Wednesday, Rutgers Wrestling landed three-star recruit Tahir Parkins to their 2025 recruiting class.

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.

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.

 

Rutgers recruit Kaj Sanders lifted the Crusaders past the Spartans

Rutgers football 2025 recruit Kaj Sanders led the rushing attack for Bergen Catholic, defeating DePaul Catholic 31-13 in a Week 5 victory.

On Saturday, the Bergen Catholic Crusaders defeated the DePaul Catholic Spartans 31-13 in a Week 5 victory. The Crusaders, led by Rutgers 2025 recruit Kaj Sanders, jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter and didn’t look back.

Rutgers four-star recruit led the team in rushing, recording ten carries for 125 yards and a touchdown. He averaged 12.5 yards per carry, logging a 72-yard carry, his longest of the game.

Heading into Week 6, the senior running back has recorded 49 carries for 361 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 7.4 yards per carry. Also, Sanders has added two receptions, recording 18 receiving yards. According to MaxPreps Sports, Sanders is ranked No. 95 in New Jersey after recording his sixth touchdown in Week 5.

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Sanders’s 361 rushing yards rank him No. 99 in New Jersey and No. 9 in the Non-Public Group A Division heading into his matchup against St. Joseph Regional (Montvale, New Jersey).

On Saturday, Bergen Catholic’s (5-1, 2-0) matchup against the Green Knights (5-1, 2-0) would be for first place in the Super-United Red League.

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Sanders is ranked No. 3 in his league for rushing yards, with St. Joe’s running backs Terrance Sumter (No. 2 – 373 yards) and Yasin Willis (No. 1 – 486 yards) sitting in front of him. Sumter has 12 more rushing yards than Sanders, and the future Scarlet Knight will look to pass Sumter with a solid Week 6 performance.

How is Rutgers 2025 commit Sean Ashenfelder performing this season?

Rutgers’ 2025 recruit Sean Ashenfelder is putting together an outstanding junior season for the Creekside Knights (St. John’s, FL).

Rutgers football commit Sean Ashenfelder is putting together an outstanding junior season for Creekside High School in St. John’s, Florida.

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound quarterback has led the Creekside Knights to a 2-3 record halfway through the 2023 season. In his most recent outing, helped his team capture a 23-22 victory over the Mandarin Mustangs (4-1) this past Friday.

The Florida quarterback committed to Rutgers following a visit last week where he saw the Scarlet Knights beat Virginia Tech.

According to 247Sports, the Saint Augustine native, Flordia, is ranked the No. 112 prospect in Florida and the No. 60 ranked quarterback among his 2025 recruiting class.

Ashenfelder has recorded 34 completions on 80 attempts for 447 yards with four touchdowns and four interceptions through Week 4. His 447 passing yards rank him No. 194 in Florida, No. 33 in his division (FL Division 4S), and No. 2 in his district (4S District 3).

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Also, the future Scarlet Knight contributed 40 carries for 205 rushing yards and five touchdowns on the ground. His 205 yards on the ground ranks him No. 47 in the Florida Division 4S and No. 6 in 4S District 3.

Ashenfelder’s best performance this season came in Week 1 against Palm Beach Central, where he recorded two throwing and three rushing touchdowns in a 55-48 losing effort.

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Ashenfelder and the Creekside Knights will host a non-conference opponent, the Oakleaf Knights (Orange Park, FL), on Friday as the junior quarterback tries to improve Creekside’s record to 3-3.

Film review: 2025 recruit Sean Ashenfelder commits to Rutgers football

On Sunday, Rutgers football added quarterback Sean Ashenfelder to their 2025 recruiting class. What type of player is the 2025 prospect?

On Sunday, Rutgers football added quarterback Sean Ashenfelder to their 2025 recruiting class. The commitment was announced following Ashenfelder’s visit to the campus on Saturday.

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound quarterback plays his high school ball at Creekside High School in St. John’s, Florida. Ashenfelder has recorded 80 attempts for 447 yards, four interceptions, and four touchdowns in four games this season. He also has logged 16 carries for 153 yards and four rushing touchdowns.

The 2025 recruit chose the Scarlet Knights over 11 other offers from schools such as Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, UCF, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, and multiple others.

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Film Review

Ashenfelder is an excellent recruit for Rutgers offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca, offering accuracy and good decision-making. The future Scarlet Knight is a fast processor and a diverse athlete.

Ashenfelder is one of the unique quarterbacks who is a high-level baseball recruit. While playing baseball, he throws 90 miles per hour, showing off his arm strength. He can make every throw on the football field, especially the deep ball.

Ashenfelder is quick when making decisions sitting in the pocket, using his legs to extend plays. He is accurate when throwing on the run, showing off his speed to escape the pocket under pressure.

In Rutgers’ 2024 recruiting class, the Scarlet Knights added three-star quarterback A.J. Surace. The Notre Dame Prep (Lawrenceville, N.J.) prospect is a dual-threat quarterback, capable of making big plays. Surace and Ashenfelder will battle it out as the future starting quarterback for the Scarlet Knights.

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