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Rutgers lands commitment from key in-state OL via class of 2023

Paul Harvey

By Paul Harvey

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Rutgers is working on its resurgence under head coach Greg Schiano, and the 2021 season saw another improved team during his second season back with the team.

Last season, the Scarlet Knights went 5-7 during the regular season after 3 wins in the shortened 2020 campaign. Despite falling short of 6 wins, Rutgers did get the opportunity to play in a bowl game. That proved to be a loss to Wake Forest.

As the team prepares for 2022 and beyond, Schiano and his staff continue to hit the recruiting trail hard. On Thursday, it paid off with another in-state prospect committing.

This time, it was offensive lineman JaSire Peterson.

According to the 247 Sports Composite Rankings, Peterson is a 3-star prospect and the No. 8 player out of New Jersey for the class of 2023. He is also rated as the No. 24 interior OL in the country.

Peterson committed to the Scarlet Knights over offers from Nebraska, Illinois, West Virginia, Pittsburgh and Boston College, among others.

Paul Harvey

Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.