Rutgers football dismisses four-star EDGE prospect Wydeek Collier-Johnson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:18 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Rutgers football has dismissed EDGE rusher Wydeek Collier-Johnson for violating team rules, as reported on August 19. Collier-Johnson, a four-star recruit from the 2025 class, played in three games as a freshman without recording any statistics. The exact reasons for his dismissal remain undisclosed, amid questions about the team's defensive line depth this season. The Rutgers coaching staff had previously indicated that Collier-Johnson would compete for playing time in the fall.
- •Collier-Johnson dismissed for violation of team rules.
- •He was highly rated coming out of the 2025 recruiting class.
- •The EDGE rusher appeared in three games last season with no statistics.
- •Rutgers anticipated his potential role in the upcoming season.
- •Further details about the dismissal have not been revealed.
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Rutgers Football Dismisses Former Four-Star EDGE Wydeek Collier-Johnson
"Rutgers football dismisses former promising EDGE prospect.
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