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Rutgers football landed a recruiting class that head coach Greg Schiano believes will continue their developmental pipeline. Overall, it is a solid class filled with several players who are projected to be impact players over the next several seasons.
The class is ranked No. 44 in the nation by 247Sports. But like last year’s class, it features several players who are simply under-ranked by the recruiting services or under-valued in terms of their projections.
How did this class fill needs for Rutgers? Following a 6-6 (3-5 Big Ten) season, it is clear that Schiano and his staff can develop players. But they will need more talent in that pipeline in order to be able to take the next step as a program.
Scroll down and check out the recruits from the 2024 class who signed with Rutgers on Wednesday who are the most intriguing in the group.
Who is the sleeper of this class?
Samarian Robinson (Lincoln High School; Tallahassee, Florida) is a player who comes to Rutgers and plays with his hair always on fire. The three-star linebacker is aggressive and tough, but he combines that with an ability on the field to quickly adapt and react to situations.
Plus, he is versatile, making plays as a linebacker but also on special teams.
The No. 47 linebacker recruit in the nation is under-recruited and under-ranked a bit. But he Rutgers landed a potential impact player in Robinson.
With some time in the strength program, the 6-foot-3, 210-pound prospect could start delivering hits and plays at the Big Ten level.
Who is another sleeper to keep an eye on?
Carter Kadow, an offensive lineman from Wisconsin, earned a Rutgers offer following a visit in June. The left tackle checks in at 6-foot-7 and 270 pounds. He will need to add some weight, but his frame can absolutely handle it.
He moves well and gets downfield nicely and effortlessly, not…
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Author : Rutgers Wire
Publish date : 2023-12-21 16:42:19
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