Tag: 2025 recruit

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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Rutgers football: Top 2025 prospect Jaelyne Matthews’s film study

Four-star offensive lineman Jaelyene Matthews de-committed from Penn State. Here is his film review as he continues his recruitment search.

On Tuesday, four-star offensive lineman Jaelyene Matthews de-committed from Penn State. The 2025 prospect plans to visit Rutgers, Georgia, Boston College, and UConn as he continues his recruitment search.

The 6-foot-5, 290-pound starting offensive tackle for Toms River North High School (Toms River, N.J.) was a unanimous First Team All-Shore, All-Ocean County, and All-Colonial selection in 2022. According to 247Sports, Matthews is ranked No. 11 among offensive tackles in his 2025 recruiting class and the No. 3 prospect in New Jersey.

While playing for the No. 1 ranked Public Team in New Jersey in 2022, Matthews played offensive and defensive line. The Toms River (N.J.) native recorded 51 total tackles, 12 for loss, seven quarterback pressures, and one interception last season.

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Film Review

Athletic stats are according to Matthews’s Hudl profile
Bench Press 40-yard Dash
225 Ibs 5-flat

Matthews has a combination of strength, athleticism, and impressive footwork. There is no block Matthews can’t make, and his aggressiveness on film stands out. His natural position is left tackle, but Matthews is a diverse player and can play the right side.

If Rutgers can land this 2025 recruit, Matthews can boost offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca’s rushing attack with his size and football IQ. His physicality when drive-blocking and double-teaming defensive linemen will open massive holes for Rutgers’ running backs. He has excellent technique, playing with perfect pad level coming off the ball.

Matthews is Power Five ready and will continue to get stronger as he progresses to the next level.

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Rutgers baseball lands 2025 recruit infielder/pitcher Christopher Sand

On Tuesday, Rutgers baseball head coach Steve Owens landed 2025 recruit infielder/pitcher Christopher Sand from North Hunterdon High School.

On Tuesday, Rutgers baseball head coach Steve Owens and his staff landed 2025 recruit infielder/pitcher Christopher Sand. The North Hunterdon High School recruit can contribute in multiple positions, third base, second base, shortstop, and pitching. The New Jersey native from Lebanon, New Jersey, is on track to become a four-year varsity player.

On the mound this past season, Sand achieved an 8-0 record for the North Hunterdon Lions. According to Sports Recruits, he recorded a .083 ERA, eight runs allowed, five earned, and 40 strikeouts in 42 innings pitched. The new Scarlet Knight has four pitches he feels comfortable throwing, mixing them up throughout the game.

In the first two varsity seasons for the Lions, Sand has recorded a .216 batting average, 16 hits, nine RBIs, and 15 walks in 74 at-bats, according to NJ.com.

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One of Sand’s top performances last season came against Pennington (04/24/23), where he pitched the complete game, striking out seven batters and allowing just two hits in a 6-1 victory. Outside of high school baseball, Sand plays club ball for the Zoned Red Hawks, a travel baseball program run by Zoned Sports Academy.

The 6-foot-1 160 pounds utility player is the tenth 2025 recruit for Rutgers baseball. It will be interesting to see what position Owens has Sand play when he reports to campus in 2025.

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Rutgers baseball 2025 recruit Julius Rosado is showcasing his talent

Rutgers 2025 recruit Julius Rosado launched his third homerun in two days, showcasing his talent in the 2023 17U Mid-Atlantic World Series.

Rutgers Baseball 2025 recruit Julius Rosado launched his third homerun in two days on Tuesday, showcasing his potential talent. While playing in the 2023 17U Mid-Atlantic World Series, Rosado has led Warehouse Mariachis 24′ Black (New Jersey) to a 3-0 record and No. 1 ranking in the Pool A standings.

Rosado and the rest of Warehouse Baseball defeated Hustle Baseball 8-1 to advance to the 2023 17U Mid-Atlantic World Series Quarterfinals. Rosado launched a two-run home run over the left-center field wall to give his team the lead.

Rutgers 2025 recruit connected on a fastball, looking composed and mature at the plate. He showed off a ton of bat speed, power, and strength, keeping his stroke simple and direct. Rosado launched another fastball over the left-field wall for his second home run of the game to extend Warehouse Baseball’s lead.

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On Tuesday, Rosado helped Warehouse Baseball defeat the Wladyka Baseball American team 2-0 in the quarterfinals. The New Jersey native from South River, New Jersey, launched a solo home run over the scoreboard to give his team the lead.

According to the Prep Baseball Report, the 6-foot, 190 pounds infielder (shortstop / third base) has an average exit velocity of 92.4 MPH and 84.9 MPH bat speed. Also, Rosado has a hand speed of  24.9 MPH and a maximum exit velocity of 100.3 MPH. He logged a 60-yard dash in 6.82 seconds and has a maximum home run distance of 366 feet. Keep an eye on this 2025 prospect as he continues to showcase his talent this summer.

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