Greg Schiano’s focus has been fixed on the field with the Scarlet Knights off to a 3-1 start, and with the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus right around the corner, but Rutgers’ coach still found time to offer young players who he feels can help the team. College players are prevented from entering the transfer portal until Dec. 5 — the day after college football’s regular season finale — due to an NCCA rule change meant to put teams on an even playing field as the early signing period approaches.
So, coaches get an in-season break from the rigors of that. But, here are the high school football recruits, three who play in-state, who Rutgers offered in September as recruiting calms before the storm.