Rutgers football secures commitment from Georgia DE Dallas Ward

Dallas Ward, a 6-foot-3, 250-pound defensive end from McIntosh High School in Georgia, announced his commitment to Rutgers football on June 16. He becomes the 21st member of the Scarlet Knights' 2027 recruiting class, choosing Rutgers over Michigan State and Minnesota. Ward is the second player from Georgia to join the class, alongside safety Dextavion Reese. His decision highlights Rutgers' expanding recruitment efforts in southern regions, particularly Georgia, under the guidance of new defensive line coach Dennis Dottin-Carter, who was previously at Minnesota. The recent commitment underscores Rutgers' recruiting momentum in a competitive influenced by NIL changes.

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