Mohamed Sanu Joins Football Program
Jan 29 | Football
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Rutgers football program added its first member of the 2009 recruiting class as Mohamed Sanu (South Brunswick, N.J.) has enrolled at Rutgers. Sanu is enrolled in classes and will participate in spring practice for the Scarlet Knights in March.
Mohamed Sanu
Defensive Back/6-2, 215
South Brunswick, N.J./South Brunswick HS
First member of the 2009 Rutgers recruiting class … played for head coach Rick Mantz at South Brunswick High School … since Sanu turned 19 a week before the 2008 season, he wasn't eligible to play his senior campaign at South Brunswick, but was able to practice with the squad … rated as the No. 19 safety nationally by ESPN.com … No. 11 prospect in New Jersey according to SuperPrep Magazine … played quarterback and led New Jersey to a 33-22 victory over New York in the annual Nike New York-New Jersey All-Star Classic at Rutgers Stadium last June … connected on a 55-yard touchdown pass with current Scarlet Knight Brandon Jones in the all-star game … tallied 900 yards passing, 700 yards rushing in earning All-Middlesex County honors and leading South Brunswick to its first playoff appearance in 30 years in 2007 ... one of New Jersey's most versatile prospects, Sanu played QB, WR and punted in his three varsity seasons playing for South Brunswick.
Coach Mantz on Sanu: “We are very proud of Mohamed. He is a phenomenal talent and his greatest strength is his versatility. He can help in the secondary or could play on offense. He has a terrific work ethic and has a great future at Rutgers.”
