Bobby Deren

Publisher/Sr Writer/Recruiting Analyst for https://t.co/xS1H94iCit's https://t.co/ogHQVZB35U. Author of the Draft Season books. Get your copy at the following link

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Gevonte Ware bringing improving game to Rutgers Basketball in June

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Bobby Deren

in less than three weeks, Rutgers will welcome its new batch of freshman to campus. In less than three weeks, Rutgers will welcome its new batch of freshman to campus. There will be six freshmen coming in while some are a little older than others. One of the earlier commits, center Gevonte Ware of One-of-One Academy (Charlotte, N.C.), did not experience the busiest recruitment. He committed to Rutgers last September in what was not a crowded field of competition.
The Monday Morning Kickoff

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Bobby Deren

And yet another new official visitor emerged last week when class of 2026 cornerback Kosci Barnes of Grimsely High (Greensboro, N.C.) locked in his official visit for this coming weekend. The 6-foot-3, 190-pounder has seen his stock on the rise as of late. ''A lot of schools were worried about times on me, since I'm such a bigger corner.
Rutgers commit Wydeek Collier has MVP showing at Under Armour Camp

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Bobby Deren

A future Scarlet Knight put his skills on display among a group of prospects this past Saturday as the Under Armour Camp rolled into New Jersey. Rutgers class of 2026 edge commit Wydeek Collier did more than just stand out as he walked away with defensive MVP honors. The 6-foot-6, 215-pounder spoke with Scarlet Nation about winning the award. "It was a great feeling. This was the goal when coming there," he said.
What the Jared Smith commitment means for Rutgers Football

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Bobby Deren

Scarlet Nation takes a deeper look at what the latest commitment signifies for Rutgers. VIPRutgers has landed another commitment in the class of 2026 as Jared Smith of Woodland High (Stockbridge, Ga.) has jumped on board. Smith announced his decision Friday night, including Rutgers in a final four with Auburn, Georgia and Georgia Tech. Now that the commitment is in the books, here is a closer look at what it means moving forward.
A closer look at new Rutgers Football commit Jared Smith

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Bobby Deren

Rutgers' newest commit has put together an impressive resume. Rutgers has added another offensive lineman as Jared Smith of Woodland High (Stockbridge, Ga.) has joined the Scarlet Knights' class of 2026. Smith becomes the third offensive lineman commit of the class and chose Rutgers over other finalists Georgia, Auburn and Georgia Tech. The 6-foot-4.5, 325-pounder projects as a guard and is the No.26-ranked interior offensive lineman in the 2026 class, per 247Sports.
Scarlet Nation Podcast: Season outlook for Rutgers Basketball

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Bobby Deren

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Season outlook for Rutgers BasketballThe latest podcast breaks down the \Rutgers basketball season projection. The Rutgers basketball roster is set for the 2025-26 season as there will be lots of new faces suiting up in scarlet. The team finished with a 4record of 15-17 in each of the last two seasons and it's time to look forward and see what awaits. Scarlet Nation's Bobby Deren and Kristian Dior break down the outlook for Rutgers basketball in our latest podcast.
Projecting Rutgers Football stat leaders in 2025

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Bobby Deren

Rutgers is still a little more than three months away from kicking off its 2025 season. There will be new players in new positions and some stalwart starters returning. That will equate to a new set of statistical leaders, particularly since some of the top performers from last season have moved on. Here is an early look at Rutgers football projected stat leaders for the 2025 season. Most rushing yards: CJ CampbellThere is no lock here now that Kyle Monangai is in the NFL.
VIP SCOOP: USF commit Rinaldo Callaway locks in official visit to Rutgers

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Bobby Deren

Rutgers is picking up the pace with a relatively new recruiting target. VIPRutgers has added another official visitor to its growing contingent of prospects that will be on campus in the coming weeks. Class of 2026 edge Rinaldo Callaway of Southwest High (Macon, Ga.) picked up an offer last week and things have progressed.
Deren’s Top Five Takes: Freshman movement, things lining up for Rutgers and more

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Bobby Deren

Deren’s Top Five Takes: Freshman movement, things lining up for Rutgers and moreIt's time for the return of another Scarlet Nation original feature. There continues to be a lot going on in the Rutgers football and basketball world…It's time for the return of another Scarlet Nation original feature. There continues to be a lot going on in the Rutgers football and basketball world with plenty of interesting topics to discuss.
Scarlet Nation Podcast: Rutgers gets a president, latest on hoops and football recruiting

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Bobby Deren

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Rutgers gets a president, latest on hoops and football recruitingIt's time to break down all the latest in the Rutgers sports world. Rutgers has a new university president in place in William Tate, who will come in after serving in the same role at LSU. That is not all that is going on as Rutgers football continues its transfer haul while Rutgers basketball rounded out its roster with Romanian wing Denis Badalau.