Rutgers adds 1st 2026 pledge: a big QB with a big arm who balls in big games

Rutgers Football 2024 Spring Practice

Rutgers quarterbacks Athan Kaliakmanis (16, left), Ajani Sheppard (15, center) and offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca (right) during spring practice, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in Piscataway, N.J.Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Rutgers’ football recruiting run has spilled over into its 2026 class.

Greg Schiano received his first pledge from the country’s top juniors on Monday when La Salle College (Wyndmoor, Pa.) three-star quarterback Gavin Sidwar relinquished his commitment after dominating Rutgers’ 7-on-7 passing camp on June 22.

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