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Rutgers football: Elite New Jersey linebacker Talibi Kaba commits

Talibi Kaba commits to Rutgers football.

Talibi Kaba gave a verbal to Rutgers on Tuesday night, landing the Big Ten program its first commitment from a New Jersey prospect in the 2025 class.

A 6-foot-3, 220-pound linebacker from Hillside (Hillside, New Jersey), Kaba is coming to Rutgers as an athlete. He currently holds offers from Boston College, Duke, Kent State and Iowa State.

He is currently unranked but has the potential to be a consensus top-20 player in New Jersey this recruiting cycle.

An explosive athlete, Kaba plays as a running back and a linebacker at Hillside. He has quick feet and fluidity in his hips which, combined with his size and strength, makes him a very unique athlete.

He posted his commitment to Rutgers on Tuesday night:

 

Kaba is the first verbal in Rutgers’ 2025 recruiting class from New Jersey. He is the second overall commit, joining Florida quarterback [autotag]Sean Ashenfelder[/autotag] in the class.

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Ashenfelder committed to Rutgers in September.

At the time of his commitment, Ashfelder held offers that included Pittsburgh UCF, Cincinnati, UConn, Liberty, Pittsburgh, USF, Virginia Tech and West Virginia among others.

 

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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Rutgers football recruiting: 4-star recruit Jaelyne Matthews is back on campus

Jaelyne Matthews, one of the top recruits in the nation, is visiting Rutgers football on Saturday.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Jaelyne Matthews is back at Rutgers, the four-star offensive lineman checking in on a visit for the final regular season game of the season.

Rutgers hosts Maryland, a Big Ten rival, with a 3:30 p.m. kickoff scheduled for the Big Ten Network.

Matthews is one of the top offensive line recruits in the nation. In mid-September, the class of 2025 prospect de-committed from Penn State.

Checking in at 6-foot-5 and 273-pound, Matthews is an offensive tackle from Toms River North (Toms River, N.J.), who is already committed to play in the Under Armour All-America Game next year.

A four-star offensive lineman he holds Power Five offers from Boston College, Georgia, Louisville, Maryland, Miami, Nebraska, Penn State, Rutgers, Syracuse, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt and West Virginia.

He tweeted about the visit to Rutgers with a photo taken from the recruiting lounge behind the end zone.

 

Rutgers currently has one committed player in the 2025 recruiting class, quarterback [autotag]Sean Ashenfelder[/autotag].

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The quarterback prospect currently holds offers from Pittsburgh UCF, Cincinnati, UConn, Liberty, Pittsburgh, USF, Virginia Tech and West Virginia among others.

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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Sean Ashenfelder breaks down his Rutgers football commitment: ‘I am 100 percent locked in’

Rutgers football class of 2025 commit Sean Ashenfelder breaks down his weekend decision.

On Sunday morning, Rutgers football received a commitment from Sean Ashenfelder. The Florida quarterback is the first player committed to Rutgers from the 2025 recruiting class.

He gave his verbal while on an unofficial visit this past weekend to Rutgers. In moving to 3-0 on the season, Rutgers beat Virginia Tech 35-16.

At the time of his commitment, Ashenfelder held offers from Pittsburgh, UCF, Cincinnati, UConn, Liberty, Pittsburgh, USF, Virginia Tech and West Virginia among others. His offer from Rutgers came in early February.

He talked with Rutgers Wire about his commitment to the program and head coach Greg Schiano over the weekend.

“It felt right to make this decision. I love the culture that coach Schiano has built at Rutgers,” Ashenfelder said.

“Just seeing the atmosphere was great and seeing how passionate the fans are. I am 100 percent locked in.

“I know this is where I want to go so why wait? It just feels right.”

As a sophomore, Ashenfelder played in 11 games where he went 66-of-109 for 923 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions.

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This season, his first as a starter, he is 25-of-54 for 333 passing yards with four touchdowns and four interceptions. He also has 16 carries for 153 yards and four rushing touchdowns.

Part of the reason for his weekend decision was the staff in place at Rutgers. Ashenfelder said that his relationship with Schiano and offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca played a role in his commitment.

“The culture. The culture at Rutgers is different. It really is a family. And the coaching staff and the connectivity of the people there,” Ashenfelder said.

“All the coaches and players seemed connected and part of the family and I want to be a part of that.”

His communication with the staff is constant, he said.

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Saturday’s win over Virginia Tech was an opportunity for the junior to see the Rutgers offense up close and in person. He saw a unit that ran the ball effectively, controlled the line well and didn’t turn the ball over.

“I feel I fit into the offense with my athleticism and ability to make off-platform throws and stay accurate on the run,” Ashenfelder said.

“And my ability to run the football.”

Breaking: Rutgers lands ’25 commitment from Florida quarterback Sean Ashenfelder

Sean Ashenfelder committed to Rutgers football on Sunday.

Sean Ashenfelder committed to Rutgers football on Sunday morning, landing the Scarlet Knights their first verbal in the 2025 recruiting class.

On an unofficial visit, Ashenfelder gave his commitment to Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano the morning after a win against Virginia Tech.

Rutgers got in early on Ashenfelder, who plays for Creekside (St. Augustine, FL), Last season in 11 games played, Ashenfelder was 66-of-109 for 923 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions.

This season, his first as a starter, he is 25-of-54 for 333 passing yards with four touchdowns and four interceptions. He also has 16 carries for 153 yards and four rushing touchdowns.

He holds offers from Pittsburgh UCF, Cincinnati, UConn, Liberty, Pittsburgh, USF, Virginia Tech and West Virginia among others. He was offered by Rutgers in early February:

 

In the 2024 recruiting class, Rutgers landed a strong prospect in three-star quarterback A.J. Surace.

The Notre Dame Prep (Lawrenceville, N.J.) quarterback took a big leap this offseason and has emerged as a dual-threat quarterback who is capable of making big plays with his arm and his legs.

At the time of his commitment to Rutgers, Surace held Power Five offers from Boston College, Duke, Indiana, Michigan State, Northwestern, Pittsburgh and Tennessee.

Florida quarterback Sean Ashenfelder talks recent Rutgers football offer

Rutgers football recently offered Sean Ashenfelder.

One name to keep an eye on for the 2025 recruiting cycle is Sean Ashenfelder, who is likely to emerge as a top quarterback prospect from this class. In early February, Ashenfelder landed an offer from Rutgers football.

A standout at Creekside (St. Augustine, FL), Ashenfelder is coming off a season In 11 games played, Ashenfelder was 66-of-109 for 923 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions.

He also had 354 rushing yards and a touchdown on 67 attempts. He played behind a senior Wilson Edwards, a very solid quarterback and leader who is fielding a number of offers from Division II programs.

Creekside went 9-3 last season.

“The offer is very special for me. It means that the coaching staff believes I can be a part of their program and believe in my abilities,” Ashenfelder told Rutgers Wire this weekend.

“I feel very humbled and honored to get an offer to RU. I love the coaching staff and what they’re about.”

Ashenfelder held an offer from Pittsburgh coming into the year. Since then, he has been offered by Virginia Tech, Georgia Southern, Rutgers and Liberty.

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The offer from Rutgers came after the staff checked him out in person which led to a phone call with head coach Greg Schiano.

“Coach Ciarrocca (offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca) and coach Harasymiak (defensive coordinator Joe Harasymiak) came out to see me throw,” Ashenfelder said.

“And then I got on the phone with coach Schiano and the offer came from there.”

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