EDGE Josiah Sturdivant decommits from Rutgers, reopens recruitment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:28 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Josiah Sturdivant, a 2027 EDGE prospect from Wake Forest, North Carolina, has backed off his commitment to Rutgers after three months. Sturdivant's decision follows the Scarlet Knights' poor start to the 2026 season, including losses to UMass and Boston College. He will now explore options, with SEC programs like South Carolina and Vanderbilt already in communication. Sturdivant recorded impressive stats in his junior year, with 51 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, and eight sacks. He is not expected to make another commitment soon as he evaluates potential schools during the fall.
- •Sturdivant is a top North Carolina prospect.
- •Rutgers is 0-2 in the 2026 season.
- •He plans to evaluate schools this fall.
- •Previous stats include 51 tackles and 8 sacks in 2025.
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — North Carolina EDGE Josiah Sturdivant backs off his pledge to Rutgers
"Rutgers has lost a commitment from one of the top prospects in North Carolina. EDGE Josiah Sturdivant backed off his pledge to the Scarlet Knights after more than three months in the class. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound defender will now reopen his recruitment, with multiple SEC programs already maintaining communication.
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