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Rowan Byrne, a 4-star offensive lineman, breaks down his Clemson commitment

Clemson Byrne talks about his Clemson football commitment.

Rowan Byrne committed to Clemson on Thursday. A four-star recruit, Byrne is one of the top interior offensive linemen in the nation.

Byrne, an offensive lineman at Ioan Prep (New Rochelle, New York) is a significant pick-up for Clemson. He is ranked a four-star and the No. 18 interior offensive lineman in the nation by Rivals.

The 2025 recruiting class now stands third in the nation for Clemson according to 247Sports with 13 commits.

Byrne committed to Clemson from an offer list that includes e is among the most highly-recruited offensive linemen in the nation Baylor, Boston College, Duke, Florida State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Rutgers among others.

“It really came down to the culture and fit at Clemson,” Byrne told USA TODAY High School Sports following his commitment.

“I fit in so well with the players there – the family feel between everyone there is unmatched. I know Clemson is a place I will be developed in all aspects and to fit in that well there it just made sense for me to go to Clemson. There wasn’t a reason I could think of not to go to Clemson.”

Byrne took an official visit to Clemson last weekend. The trip cemented the program atop his recruitment.

Clemson was his last Power Five offer, coming in for Byrne in late May.

He has canceled all other official visits and is locked in at Clemson.

“For me, Clemson was the right choice because of the culture and how great of a fit it was for me as a person,” Byrne said.

“To be able to have that fit and compete for championships is hard to turn down.”

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Wisconsin football fails to make final schools for 2025 four-star OT Rowan Byrne

Wisconsin football fails to make final schools for 2025 four-star OT Rowan Byrne

Wisconsin football class of 2025 offensive tackle target Rowan Byrne did not include the Badgers in his top six schools on Wednesday.

On Thursday, Byrne will choose between Clemson, Michigan State, Penn State, Texas A&M, Stanford and Florida State at 2:30 p.m. Eastern, per Rivals’ Adam Friedman.

Byrne will become the second 2025 offensive line target to commit elsewhere this week, joining three-star iOL N’Kye Wynn. The Badgers also missed out on four-star running back Bo Jackson, three-star WR Vernon Allen III, three-star LB Elliot Schaper and three-star RB Javin Gordon recently.

The New York product received an offer from UW back in May 2023. Of his 24 Division I offers, the most notable include Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Florida State and Clemson.

At 6-foot-6, 297 pounds, Byrne represents Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle, NY. He is 247Sports’ No. 52 OT and No. 3 recruit from New York in his class.

Luke Fickell’s class of 2025 currently ranks No. 16 in the nation with 13 players committed. Wisconsin has already received commitments from four-star OT Logan Powell, three-star OT Michael Roeske and three-star OT Cam Clark thus far.

Wisconsin also secured commitments from top class of 2025 cornerback Rukeem Stroud alongside Powell over the weekend. Both Stroud and Powell made their decisions during official visits to Madison beginning May 31.

3-star OT Rowan Byrne includes MSU as finalist, will announce commitment on Thursday

A Spartans target will be announcing his college decision on Thursday

A Spartans target will be announcing his college decision on Thursday.

Three-star offensive tackle Rowan Byrne of New Rochelle, N.Y. will announce his commitment on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. ET. Byrne will is considering the following six finalists: Michigan State, Clemson, Penn State, Texas A&M, Stanford and Florida State.

Byrne ranks as the No. 42 offensive tackle in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 3 player from New York in the class.

Byrne is scheduled to take an official visit to Michigan State this upcoming weekend. But that could of course change should he commit elsewhere. He’s projected to pick Clemson, according to 247Sports.

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3-star New York OT Rowan Byrne to take official visit to MSU

Michigan State football has locked in an official visit for three-star offensive tackle Rowan Byrne

Michigan State football has locked in an official visit for three-star offensive tackle Rowan Byrne.

Byrne announced this weekend that he’ll be taking an official visit to Michigan State on June 7. Byrne hails from New Rochelle, New York and is considered one of the top players from the state of New York in the 2025 class.

Byrne is ranked as the No. 43 offensive tackle and No. 529 overall prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 3 player from New York.

Michigan State is one of more than 20 schools to extend an offer to Byrne. According to 247Sports, other schools that are “warm” in his recruitment are Penn State, Florida State and Clemson.

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MSU football offers 2025 New York 4-star OL Rowan Byrne

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to the top player from New York in the 2025 class

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to the top player from New York in the 2025 class.

Four-star offensive tackle Rowan Byrne announced on Tuesday that he’s received a scholarship offer from the Spartans. He is rated as the No. 1 player from New York in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2025 class.

Byrne ranks as the No. 24 offensive tackle and No. 264 overall prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2025 class.

Michigan State is one of more than 20 programs to extend Byrne an offer. Other notable schools to offer him includes Kentucky, Boston College, Cincinnati, Duke, Florida, Florida State, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio State, Penn State, Pitt, Rutgers, Syracuse, Texas A&M and Wisconsin.

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How did four-star Rowan Byrne’s visit to Rutgers football go this week?

Rowan Byrne updates his recruitment after a Rutgers football visit this week.

Rowan Byrne visited Rutgers football on Thursday, giving the Big Ten program a chance to further connect with the four-star offensive lineman.

Byrne is a standout at Iona Prep (New Rochelle, New York). He is one of the top players in the Northeast and is the No. 242 recruit in the nation according to On3.

There is no shortage of programs in after Byrne, who holds offers from Baylor, Boston College, Duke, Florida State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Rutgers among others.

Rivals ranks him as the top player in New York in the 2025 cycle. Last year, K.J. Duff, the top-ranked player in New York, committed to Rutgers (Duff was recently named a top-10 tight end in the nation by On3).

Byrne’s visit included time spent with Scott Vallone, the offensive line assistant at Rutgers.

“It was a great day – I got to spend a lot of one-on-one time with coach Vallone,” Byrne told RutgersWire on Friday.

“But I also spent a lot of time with the players, they’re great guys. I really liked them. And I got to see the offensive line during meetings which was great too. I really saw a fit.”

Rutgers was among the first programs to offer Byrne, but he is certainly seeing his recruitment grow as one of the nation’s top interior offensive linemen. A good visit this week means for Byrne that Rutgers “Stayed in my top group, up there with a few other schools.”

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The time with Vallone was beneficial for Byrne as it gave him some insight into his coaching style. Vallone works alongside Pat Flaherty, the offensive line coach at Rutgers.

“Definitely my time talking football with coach Vallone, the way he teaches really sticks to me,” Byrne said of what stood out from the visit.

“He’s a phenomenal coach, genuinely. and my time sitting in the meeting and then spending time with the players – those guys are awesome. I felt like I really fit in with them which is awesome.”

Byrne is planning to visit Rutgers for a visit to spring practice.

Four-star Rowan Byrne is set to visit Rutgers football this week

Rowan Byrne will visit Rutgers football this week.

Four-star offensive lineman Rowan Byrne will be at Rutgers this Wednesday as the Big Ten program is trending well with the standout from New York.

Byrne had a strong junior season for Iona Prep (New Rochelle, New York) before fracturing his fibula and suffering a grade III high ankle sprain back in early October. He is among the most highly-recruited offensive linemen in the nation with offers from Baylor, Boston College, Duke, Florida State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Rutgers among others.

He is the No. 1 ranked player in New York according to Rivals. Last year, K.J. Duff, the top-ranked player in New York, committed to Rutgers.

Rutgers and head coach Greg Schiano has been on Byrne for a long time and it is paying off. Byrne said of his interest in the school that “They are 100 percent (in contention for me). I love Rutgers.”

“The visit with Rutgers was great,” Byrne told Rutgers Wire this week.

“I love coach Schiano, he’s got a serious vision for the program – a lot of coaches do – but what’s different is it’s coming together and we’re seeing each year the progress he’s making and what he’s talking about is truly happening.”

Another component of the Rutgers recruitment effort is Byrne’s emerging relationship with Pat Flaherty. The Rutgers offensive line coach is the most experienced coach at his position in Power Five football.

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Flaherty spent over two decades in the NFL as an offensive line coach. He won two Super Bowl rings with the New York Giants.

“It’s developed well, he is one of the best offensive line coaches ever and that speaks for itself,” Byrne said.

“But he’s a great man too.”

As would be expected, Byrne is busy with his recruitment. His rehab for his season-ending injury is on schedule and he has a full schedule of visits this month.

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“I plan on being at Rutgers tomorrow (Wednesday),” Byrne said.

“I was at Penn State on Saturday and might be at Michigan this weekend.”

Byrne is looking to make a commitment potentially in June.

Four-star guard Rowan Byrne updates on season-ending injury, his recruitment and interest in Rutgers football

Rowan Byrne updates his recruitment.

Rowan Byrne’s recruitment continues to build momentum, this as the four-star offensive lineman is looking to cutdown his offer list in the coming weeks.

At 6-foot-5 and 295 pounds, Byrne was impressive in the first half of his junior season for Iona Prep (New Rochelle, New York). He fractured his fibula and had a grade III high ankle sprain back in early October.

Byrne is one of the top offensive linemen in the nation. At 6-foot-6 and 295 pounds, Byrne is solidly built. He moves well and can pull.

He has good strength and his hips are impressive. He finishes his blocks well and plays to the whistle.

The top player in New York in 2025, Byrne is the No. 13 interior offensive lineman in the nation. He played both left and right tackle last season for Iona Prep.

Currently, Byrne holds offers from Baylor, Boston College, Duke, Florida State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Rutgers among others.

Scroll down and check out what Rowan Byrne had to say about his recruitment, his injury last fall and where Rutgers stands in all of this!

Ohio State offers 2025 New York offensive tackle while on campus

Ohio State offers the big New Yorker #GoBucks

[autotag]Ohio State[/autotag] football held a recruiting even on Friday evening and there were some fireworks at 2026 wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. made his verbal commitment.

Not to be overshadowed by the Buckeye BOOM! was head coach [autotag]Ryan Day[/autotag] and offensive coordinator [autotag]Justin Frye[/autotag] offering 2025 New York offensive tackle [autotag]Rowan Byrne[/autotag].

The 6-foot, 6-inch, 295-pound tackle doesn’t have a ranking due to the early nature of his class, but he’s worthy of the offer. Ohio State has followed Notre Dame, Penn State, Michigan, and others in offering Byrne.

It most likely won’t be the last recruiting tidbit that we hear about this weekend with Aaron Scott’s pending announcement, but this is a significant offer and shouldn’t get lost in the shuffle.

At the current moment, Ohio State has two commitments in the 2025 class, quarterback Tavien St. Clair and cornerback Jontae Gilbert.

Update: Gilbert has since decommitted following this post.

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MSU football offers 2025 New York 3-star OT Rowan Byrne

Michigan State football is the latest big-time program to show interest in three-star OT Rowan Byrne of New Rochelle, New York

Michigan State football is the latest big-time program to show interest in three-star offensive tackle Rowan Byrne of New Rochelle, New York.

Byrne announced on Monday that he’s received a scholarship offer from the Spartans. Rivals has him listed as a three-star prospect in the 2025 class.

Byrne holds offers from nearly 20 schools, including some of the game’s biggest programs. Michigan State, Michigan, Florida, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Penn State, Texas A&M and Wisconsin are a few of the more notable programs to extend an offer to Byrne.

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