Today marks the first day that high school football recruits from around the country could sign their National Letters of Intent and officially become part of their future college programs.
The Rutgers Football program is expected to sign everyone in their class today and TKR has everything you need to know about them from the day they committed to film breakdown and much more.
**We will continue to update this page as the prospects letters of intent come in**
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SIGNED PROSPECTS...
"The staff identified Ashenfelder as one of their top targets at college football's most important position early on, built up a relationship, and were able to close this one out mid-way through his junior season. Getting a quarterback in the class early allows RU to focus their attention on other positions, and also gives the staff a built-in leader to help recruit other players.
I am told Ashenfelder, while an excellent baseball player, will be playing football only in college, which was a question by many fans upon the news breaking, but will also tremendously benefit Greg Schiano's program once he arrives on campus." -- The Knight Report Staff Writer
"Rutgers landed a very talented running back here in Mitchell, who possesses a lot of similarities to Kyle Monangai coming out of high school. The two are very similar in build (5-9/185lbs vs. 5-9/195lbs) as high school seniors, both are that quick burst off the line to get in between the tackles and can bounce off defenders while keeping their balance thus creating big chunk plays.
Mitchell really caught the attention of the Scarlet Knights with his big jump from his junior year to senior year going from 500+ rushing yards as a junior to over 1300+ as a senior at Sommerville High School. He has a chance to be the next name back to come out of Jersey." -- Richie O'Leary, The Knight Report
"Murray has a knack for getting the ball and he has great hand eye coordination. Whether you put him on on defense or offense, he’s going to get the rock. Also his speed, it’s like he has different gears and it shows but it’s better in person then on film. Just a kid with great overall footwork and finding pockets to get open on offense." -- Darian Simms, Eastern Guilford Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
"Vernon is everything that you see on film. A big, strong, physical receiver with strong hands and tremendous catch radius. Good balance, power and body control when running his routes which makes him hard to knock off his path. Breaks arm tackles consistently and possesses the game speed to be a threat at all levels of the passing game, short, intermediate and deep." -- Jon Perry, City College High School Offensive Coordinator
"Best player in the northeast regardless of position. Jourdin is a fast, physical wide receiver who can track the deep ball or break tackles on a slant/hitch to get in the end-zone. He also takes pride in blocking defensive backs to the sideline. Just an extremely intelligent, high character young man with a strong family foundation. He our captain, RA in the dorms and a leader in our STM community. Jourdin Houston will be the most electric wide receiver Rutgers has ever had" -- Ernest Anderson, St. Thomas More Head Coach
"On the field Sah’nye is a fierce competitor and very confident. Cup reminds me of Deebo Samuel. He’s 6-foot-1, 200-pounds running routes but we also use him in the backfield at running back. When he runs/catches the ball he expects to score every time he touches the ball." -- Keenan Wright, Atlantic City Head Coach
"I’m an NFL fan and watch the Giants mostly. I am unable to watch football as much during our HS season due to game planning. I do think he reminds me of a mix between Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham. He does all the little things those two guys used to do. He can get physical like nicks and beat you with speed like Manningham. Michael is an Eagles fan so he will probably hate that comparison.
A current player is Brandon Aiyuk. They have similar body types. Just like Aiyuk he’s not afraid to catch the ball over the middle. Can create after the catch. Catches RPO slants in stride, and has the ability and smarts to find the hole in a zone." -- Dan Curcione, Donovan Catholic Head Coach
"Rothhaar will add to the Scarlet Knights' tight end room as a group that has not had consistent production in several years, and now adds a new position coach in Scott Vallone. He fits the mold of Rutgers' current tight ends as a good athlete with size and room to grow into the role of the position. While the Scarlet Knights may not use the position much in the passing game, offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca still heavily values his tight ends as blockers in the run game.
While Rothhaar may not contribute on day one as he bulks up to Big Ten-caliber size, he is an intriguing option to look out for in the future as the Scarlet Knights get their tight end for the 2025 recruiting class." -- Alec Crouthamel, The Knight Report Staff Writer
"Blackston has the frame, quickness, and strength to grow into an impressive offensive lineman at the next level. His long arms and aggressive style make him an impressive pass blocker at this stage of his career. There shouldn’t be a very steep learning curve for him in this area.
Blackston has a solid foundation as a run blockers but his success in this area of his game will largely depend on how he develops physically when he gets to the next level. His balance, athleticism, and quickness at the snap allow him to make key blocks and open running lanes for his ball carriers.." -- Adam Friedman, Rivals Rankings Director
"Joshua Blackston has seen his stock rise in his recruitment as of late. With most offensive linemen, he’ll need time to get comfortable at the college level, but he likely can develop into a prototypical right tackle. With that said, he also has the versatility to play on the interior as a guard as well. His tenacity immediately jumps out and his highlights are full of plays driving defenders down the field in the running game and stone-walling edge defenders in pass protection. Yet another strong addition for the Scarlet Knights in the 2025 class." -- Ryan O'Bleness, Rivals National Recruiting Analyst
"So Bryan (Felter) did an amazing job on his visit and having guys like him, Johnny (Langan) and now Kaj (Sanders), it’s important to have a llineage of Bergen Catholic guys on the team, we take a lot of pride in it. Also the staying in New Jersey thing is important to some of these guys like Chris. On top of it all, playing in the Big Ten was arguably the most important thing to him. He wanted to play at the highest level of college football to prove himself. It’s kind of similar to us here at Bergen, kids come to play a national schedule and test themselves against the best." -- Vito Campanile, Bergen Catholic Head Coach
"On the field Raedyn has a high motor and is a relentless competitor. Raedyn is a great fit for Rutgers because he’s a great practice player. I’ve never heard this before in a recruiting pitch, but Rutgers said don’t come here if you don’t like to practice. Raedyn practices as hard as he plays witch will ultimately make him a great player for the Scarlet Knights." -- Tommy Joe Whiddon, Mosely Head Coach
"Miron is a man amongst boys at the high school level. He has the size, power and strength that puts him above the rest. Rutgers was the most consistent school in the recruiting process. They made him feel wanted. They have a close knit, family like atmosphere there and add in the campus, that's what sold Miron." -- Brian Hugelmaier, Spencerport High School
"The coaching staff is likely banking on Edwards' future, as he is relatively new to football, with 2023 being his first year playing varsity. He won Defensive Player of the Game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic in his first career start, a Georgia high school football event that kicks off the season in Atlanta.
During his junior season at Archer, Edwards was used as an outside linebacker/standup edge rusher and showed good play recognition and shedding blocks. It will be interesting to watch his senior season with the Panthers as he grows more familiar with the game and eventually where he will slot in at either outside linebacker or as a traditional defensive lineman when he arrives at Rutgers." -- Alec Crouthamel, The Knight Report Staff Writer
"RJ is extremely athletic. He's a high level basketball player, and it shows on the field. Especially when he comes off the edge. When tested, he'll bite back quick and leads by example through his hard work and play. RJ is a great fit for Rutgers because of his versatility. He has the ability to be an edge player, but also to move down inside. I think the defensive of staff will enjoy using him in different ways. He just enjoys getting coached hard and rewarded for it. Coach Schiano and the whole staff are known for working their players, but also loving them and rewarding them for being tough, gritty players. I believe RJ will fit into this mold well." -- Gene Delle Donne, Salesanium Head Coach
"The majority of Kaba's tape comes from him playing running back, but his best days might be best suited on the defensive side of the ball. Kaba has a solid frame to work with as he's already a legit 6-2, maybe 6-3 and around 215-pounds or so, with plenty of room to add some more muscle. He also has some solid speed, as he ran a 4.65 laser 40-yard dash at the Rivals Camp last May. Combine those traits with some of the athleticism you see on film below and you get a very good athlete, someone who could see success as a linebacker." -- Richie O'Leary, The Knight Report Publisher
"Kamar Archie is physically the most gifted player I have ever coached. He possesses elite size, speed and power, with the ability to dominate football games on both sides of the ball as a linebacker or running back. His exceptional work ethic is evident as he consistently puts in the effort to improve every day. Kamar isn't afraid of hard work and continually pushes himself to get better. Additionally, he is a great teammate and a natural leader." -- Todd Smith, Hun School Head Coach
"On the field, McClary projects as an off-the-ball linebacker with tremendous athleticism as he continues to grow into the position. He has continued to put on size and his frame projects nicely for the next level as well. The Scarlet Knights have done great work in developing linebackers especially in recent years, and with McClary's attributes as a young linebacker, there is a chance he sees the field earlier rather than later as a Scarlet Knight." -- Alec Crouthamel, The Knight Report Staff Writer
"Rutgers is getting a high-potential defensive back in Dorilas. The in-state standout shines on both sides of the ball at the high school level but he’s expected to line up in the secondary once he gets to college. Dorilas has the long arms and closing speed to trick quarterbacks into back throws. He’s more physical than receivers would expect and he uses that to his advantage. Last season, Dorilas hauled in two interceptions while tallying more than 40 tackles." -- Adam Friedman, Rivals Rankings Director
"Michael is a great competitor, very fast and rangy with a high football IQ. He also has that big play ability anytime. He reminds me of a young Charles Woodson who can play on both sides of the ball, as well as special teams with explosiveness. After talking with him, he really enjoyed the family atmosphere from the Rutgers coaching staff and the connection he had with other commits." -- Ben Bailey, Northside High School Head Coach
“Hayer is a guy who a very willing run supporter from the safety spot. He also has a high football IQ and does a great job of recognizing if it’s pass play or run play and puts himself in the position to succeed.
He also is a solid enforcer in the middle when he wants to be and does a good job of getting his hand on the ball, denying passes by being in the right position.
Hayer has decent measurables, but needs to improve a little bit from a speed standpoint. Regardless a pretty good get for Rutgers, someone who can also play in the box at times if needed.” -- Rivals Rankings Director Adam Friedman
"Rutgers continues to impress on the recruiting trail in the 2025 class, and safety Tariq Hayer is another excellent pickup for the Scarlet Knights.
Hayer’s physicality and willingness to come up in run support immediately stand out. He also looks solid in pass coverage, but that is something I want to see a little more of from him as he enters his senior year.
Hayer’s background as a track athlete will also translate well for him on the gridiron. He will make a great addition in Rutgers’ secondary." -- Rivals National Recruiting Analyst Ryan O'Bleness
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