JUST IN: Rutgers lands top star commit in Class of 2026
Greg Schiano made a significant impact with the Class of 2025 and has now shifted his focus to the juniors.
On Monday, three-star quarterback Gavin Sidwar announced his commitment to Rutgers, becoming the first recruit for the Scarlet Knights in the Class of 2026. Sidwar chose Rutgers over schools such as Virginia Tech, Indiana, Maryland, Syracuse, Pitt, and others.
Rutgers Nation, Let’s #CHOP 🪓🪓🪓@RFootball #Committed pic.twitter.com/VD6qc9DZWf
— Gavin Sidwar (@Gavin7Sidwar) July 1, 2024
Sidwar impressed with his 6-foot-4 frame and strong arm during Rutgers’ 7-on-7 shootout in June. As a sophomore at La Salle College in Wyndmoor, PA—the same high school that produced Scarlet Knight running back Samuel Brown—Sidwar threw 29 touchdown passes in his second season.
The Scarlet Knights had a busy June recruiting for the Class of 2025, securing a total of 28 commits, the most in the nation. According to 247Sports, the class is ranked 12th nationally and includes six four-star players.
Schiano is actively pursuing talent for the Class of 2026 and has added a quarterback known for his powerful arm.