Alijah Jones commits to Rutgers as part of 2027 recruiting class

On June 6, New York offensive lineman Alijah Jones announced his commitment to Rutgers. The 6-foot-4, 290-pound player from James Monroe High School in Rochester chose Rutgers over several other programs, including Arkansas and Georgia Tech. Jones praised Rutgers offensive line coach Jim Turner for his tough approach during a visit earlier this year. He is currently rated as a high 3-star recruit, ranking as the No. 64 interior offensive lineman nationally. Jones joins four other offensive line commits in Rutgers' 2027 recruiting class.

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