Rutgers secures commitment from DL Dallas Ward after official visit

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Rutgers secures commitment from DL Dallas Ward after official visit
Summary

Three-star defensive lineman Dallas Ward has committed to Rutgers after his official visit on Tuesday. The McIntosh High School product, ranked as the No. 100 player in Georgia, had previously drawn interest from Big Ten schools including Minnesota and Michigan State. Ward joins a growing 2027 recruiting class for Rutgers, which has already secured four defensive linemen. He is the second Georgia commit in this class, alongside safety Dextavion Reese.

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  • Dallas Ward announced his commitment to Rutgers on June 16, 2026.
  • He previously interacted with several Big Ten schools before choosing Rutgers.
  • Ward becomes the fourth defensive lineman in the 2027 recruiting class.
  • Rutgers' 2027 class includes players from various positions, enhancing team depth.
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  • 2:56 AMYahoo SportsRutgers gets commitment from DL Dallas Ward after first visit
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The Scarlet Knights secured a commit from a DL with plenty of interest from the Big Ten.

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