Rutgers football adds five commitments to 2027 recruiting class
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:18 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Rutgers football added five commitments to its 2027 recruiting class over the past weekend. Head coach Greg Schiano hosted official visits, bringing the total to 13 recruits so far. Key additions include Zion Vilma, a three-star cornerback, and four offensive linemen: Charles Butler, Aaron Southard, and Jackson Albright. These prospects aim to bolster the Scarlet Knights as they continue to focus on developing high school athletes alongside utilizing the transfer portal.
- •Rutgers hosted official visits, gaining five new commitments.
- •Zion Vilma is a notable three-star cornerback from Florida.
- •Rutgers now has 13 members in its 2027 recruiting class.
- •The program is focusing on high school recruits amid changing trends.
- •Added linemen are expected to improve offensive line depth.
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Rutgers Football wraps up big 2027 recruiting weekend
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Rutgers football's 2027 recruiting class grows after busy weekend
"This is always a busy time for Rutgers football's recruiting efforts, and if this past weekend was any indication, 2026 will be no different.
"The Scarlet Knights added multiple pieces to the class over the weekend.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 12:18 PMRutgers Football wraps up big 2027 recruiting weekend
The Scarlet Knights added multiple pieces to the class over the weekend.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:05 AMRutgers football's 2027 recruiting class grows after busy weekend
This is always a busy time for Rutgers football's recruiting efforts, and if this past weekend was any indication, 2026 will be no different.
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