Tag: Jakarrion Kenan

Clemson football lands huge 4-star defensive back commitment on signing day

Swinney and the Tigers land a big commitment on early signing day.

Clemson football added an important late piece to its 2025 recruiting class on early signing day with the commitment of in-state safety Jakarrion Kenan.

The Marlboro County standout announced his decision during a ceremony on Wednesday, capping off a recruiting journey that included a summer camp at Clemson and official visits to NC State, Vanderbilt, and Virginia Tech after decommitting from Rutgers in October.

Kenan, a 6-foot, 180-pound defensive back, brings versatility and playmaking ability to the Tigers’ secondary. Rated a four-star prospect by On3, he ranks as the 28th-best safety nationally and ninth overall in South Carolina. His signing helps offset Clemson’s three decommitments in the defensive backfield this cycle and gives the Tigers 15 signees in their 2025 class.

Kenan’s addition boosts Clemson’s recruiting momentum as they continue to solidify their future with talented players from the Palmetto State and beyond. Clemson badly needed a win in recruiting because of the long list of decommitments, and this one is definitely a win.

Rutgers football lands a second defensive back on Sunday in Jakarrion Kenan

Jakarrion Kenan commits to Rutgers football.

It was two for Sunday for Rutgers football, with the commitment of Jakarrion Kenan. The addition of Kenan made it two defensive back commits for Rutgers on the day.

Kenan’s commitment came while on his official visit to Rutgers. He is the third player to commit to Rutgers over the past two days. On Sunday, defensive back [autotag]Kaylib Singleton[/autotag] committed to Rutgers. One day prior, four-star running back John Forster gave his verbal to the Scarlet Knights.

A 6-foot, 185-pound defensive back from Marlboro County (Bennettsville, South Carolina), last year in 11 games played Kenan had 17 total tackles with five tackles for a loss and four interceptions.

Rivals ranks him as a three-star and the No. 11 player in South Carolina and the No. 58 defensive back in the nation.

Rutgers was the pick from Kenan over offers from Army, Cincinnati, Coastal Carolina, Dartmouth, Duke, Georgia Tech, Houston, Indiana, Liberty, Memphis, Mississippi State and Troy over several others.

 

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Rutgers now has 26 committed players in this class. It ranks sixth in the nation according to Rivals.

Rutgers football the latest Power Five offer for Jakarrion Kenan

Jakarrion Kenan offered by Rutgers football.

Jakarrion Kenan, an athlete prospect from North Carolina, was offered by Rutgers football late last week.

Kenan is very much under the radar and isn’t ranked in the 247Sports Composite. Despite not being ranked, Kenan does have a strong recruitment with a very solid list of offers. In addition to his recent offer from Rutgers, Kenan has been offered by Army, Cincinnati, Coastal Carolina, Dartmouth, Georgia Tech, Houston, Indiana, Liberty, Memphis and Troy among others.

He is a 6-foot, 185-pound defensive back from Clinton High School (Clinton, North Carolina).

Last year in 11 games played, Kenan had 17 total tackles with five tackles for a loss and four interceptions.

On Friday, Kenan posted on social media about the offer from Rutgers.

 

The 2025 recruiting class for Rutgers, ranked No. 29 in the nation, boasts two commitments from North Carolina out of a class of eight. Four of the committed players are from New Jersey.

Athletes [autotag]Steven Murray[/autotag] and [autotag]Isaiah Deloatch[/autotag] both committed to Rutgers within the past three weeks.