Kristian Dyer

New Jersey

Reporter, Rutgers Wire at USA Today

Christ follower. Covered the Jets and RBNY for a long time. Now covering recruiting and Rutgers at 24/7. Big chicken parm fan.

Articles

How did 4-star Kai Pritchard feel about Rutgers official visit?

2 days ago | 247sports.com | Kristian Dyer

Rutgers football hosted four-star offensive lineman Kai Pritchard this weekend on an official visit. VIPFour-star offensive lineman Kai Pritchard is no stranger to Rutgers football, but that didn't stop one of the top players in New Jersey from taking away plenty from his official visit to the Scarlet Knights. The fourth-ranked recruit in New Jersey in the class of 2026, Pritchard is a 6-foot-5, 275-pound offensive lineman from Donovan Catholic (Toms River, N.J.).
New DT offeree Jermaine Polk talks possibility of weekend official visit to Rutgers

2 days ago | 247sports.com | Kristian Dyer

On Monday, Ohio defensive tackle Jermaine Polk was offered by Rutgers football. VIPJermaine Polk, a three-star defensive lineman from Ohio, was offered by Rutgers football on Monday. The class of 2026 prospect said that an official visit to the Scarlet Knights could be possible. Polk cancelled his official visit to Wisconsin this weekend and Rutgers was quick to act, offering a prospect who is the No. 74 defensive lineman in the nation and Ohio's No. 26 overall prospect.
OL Tyrell Simpson reveals why he committed to Rutgers

3 days ago | 247sports.com | Kristian Dyer

Over the weekend, Rutgers football received a commitment from Tyrell Simpson. VIPOne of three offensive linemen who committed to Rutgers this weekend while on an official visit, relationships won out for the Scarlet Knights in landing class of 2026 recruit Tyrell Simpson of Leland (N.C.) North Brunswick. A 6-foot-7, 310-pound offensive tackle, Simpson committed to Rutgers this weekend from a final four that also included Kentucky, Liberty and Virginia Tech.
Rutgers WR commit Elias Coke pumped for addition of QB Xavier Stearn

3 days ago | 247sports.com | Kristian Dyer

This weekend, Rutgers football landed a commitment from Pennsylvania QB Xavier Stearn. VIPClass of 2026 wide receiver Elias Coke (Harrisburg, Pa.) is on-board with Rutgers football landing Xavier Stearn this weekend. The Philadelphia area quarterback committed to the Scarlet Knights on Saturday during his official visit to campus and Coke believes this is a good pick-up for the program. A three-star, Stearn is the No. 51 quarterback in the nation and Pennsylvania's No. 33 overall prospect.
VIP SCOOP: Updates on Rutgers football targets ahead of official visits

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Kristian Dyer

Rutgers football will host a number of priority recruits over the next few weeks. VIPA long procession of official visitors will be at Rutgers this weekend and that will continue through the next couple of weeks. It has the makings of quite a few commitments as the Rutgers class of 2026 could fill up very quickly. Ahead of this weekend’s official visits, here’s a look at the latest recruiting notes on some targets who will be on campus.
QB Xavier Stearn names leader in his recruitment

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Kristian Dyer

Rutgers has picked up the pace with Pennsylvania quarterback Xavier Stearn. VIPRutgers football is well situated in the recruitment of class of 2026 quarterback Xavier Stearn, of Germantown Academy (Fort Washington, Pa.). In less than a week, Stearn will be in Piscataway for an official visit. Stearn earned a Rutgers offer following a workout that was attended by offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca.
Dylan Harper compares Rutgers basketball teammate Ace Bailey to an NBA legend

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Kristian Dyer

Few people know Ace Bailey quite as well as Dylan Harper, the duo having played together this past season for Rutgers basketball. So when Harper was asked to make an NBA comparison for Bailey, there was simply no hesitation. On his way to All-Big Ten honors last season as a freshman for Rutgers, Bailey averaged 17.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. At times in the Big Ten, he was simply unstoppable, showing the athleticism and scoring touch that has him pegged as a top-three pick in the NBA draft.
Can Denis Badalau be a starter for Rutgers basketball?

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Kristian Dyer

Denis Badalau has the potential to be a starter for Rutgers basketball this season. That is the opinion of one former NBA scout who really likes how BadalauAt the club level, the 6-foot-7 forward represents Italian first division side Dolomiti Energita. Last year in the FIBA U20 EuroBasket Division B, Badalau averaged 15.9 points and 5.6 rebounds in seven games played for Romania. It was in the FIBA tournament that former NBA scout Michael VandeGarde was impressed with the play of Badalau.
Jared Smith breaks down his commitment to Rutgers football

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Kristian Dyer

Rutgers football landed a big-time recruit on Friday with 247Sports Composite four-star offensive lineman Jared Smith. Ranked the No. 26 interior offensive lineman and Georgia's No. 39 recruit in the class of 2026. Rutgers was the pick for Smith from a final four that also included Auburn, Georgia and Georgia Tech. ''It has been on my mind for months and they checked every box imaginable,'' Smith told Scarlet Nation following his commitment on Friday.
VIP SCOOP: Dante Carr talks Rutgers offer, plans for official visit

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Kristian Dyer

Rutgers football offered Dante Carr, a quarterback from Pennsylvania. VIPPennsylvania athlete Dante Carr of Minersville High School (Minersville, PA) was offered by Rutgers on Friday night. For Carr, it was his first Power Four offer. He is coming off a standout junior season in which he racked up rushing and passing yards at the quarterback posiytion.