PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers football head coach Greg Schiano announced the signings of 28 student-athletes to the 2024 recruiting class on Wednesday.
 
• Rutgers signed seven four-star prospects (KJ Duff, Kevin Levy, Sam Robinson, Kaj Sanders, AJ Surace, Antonio White Jr. and Gabe Winowich) across multiple media outlets.
• The class has five defensive backs and defensive linemen, with four linebackers and wide receivers, three offensive linemen and linebackers and a pair of running backs and quarterbacks.
• Rutgers signed the top recruit in New York (KJ Duff) according to 247Sports for the third consecutive year. Ian Strong (2023) and Moses Walker (2022) previously claimed the top spot.
• The Scarlet Knights signed three Canadians (Farell Gnago, Tyclean Luman and Tycoolhill Luman). The roster already includes four current players from Canada: Wesley Bailey, Dariel Djabome, Rene Konga and Djibril Abdou Rahman.
 

NAME	POSITION	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	HOMETOWN	HIGH SCHOOL
Raynor Andrews	OL	6-6	322	Nassau, Bahamas	Miami Norland [Fla.]
Aaris Bethea	DL	6-2	261		Erasmus Hall
Ben Black	WR	6-0	179	Charlotte, N.C.	Mallard Creek
Isaiah Crumpler	WR	6-0	189	Simpson, N.C.	D.H. Conley
KJ Duff	WR	6-6	207	Riverhead, N.Y.	St. Anthony's
DK Gilley	DB	6-2	184	Jacksonville, Fla.	University Christian
Liam Gilmore	LB	6-4	200	Medford, N.J.	Shawnee
Jackson Gister	TE	6-6	246	Baltimore, Md.	Calvert Hall
Farell Gnago	DL	6-4	247	Montréal, Québec, Canada	Collegé André-Grasset
Edd Guerrier	RB	5-8	190	Port Charlotte, Fla.	Port Charlotte
MJ Johnson	LB	6-3	234	Detroit, Mich.	West Bloomfield
Kenny Jones	OL	6-4	300	Delran, N.J.	Delran
Carter Kadow	OL	6-7	283	Middleton, Wis.	Middleton
Monte Keener	TE	6-6	237	Linden, Mich.	Linden
Elijah King	DL	6-5	235	Gahanna, Ohio	Gahanna Lincoln
Kevin Levy	DB	6-0	180	West Palm Beach, Fla.	Cardinal Newman
Tyclean Luman	DL	6-3	242	Montréal, Québec, Canada	Miami Norland [Fla.]
Tycoolhill Luman	DL	6-3	250	Montréal, Québec, Canada	Miami Norland [Fla.]
Dymere Miller	WR	5-11	168	Coatesville, Pa.	Coatesville
Matthew Ogunniyi	TE	6-5	214	Springdale, Md.	C.H. Flowers
Sam Pilof	LB	6-3	213	Middleton, Wis.	Middleton
Rocco Rainone	QB	6-0	200	Glen Cove, N.Y.	Holy Trinity
Sam Robinson	LB	6-3	203	Tallahassee, Fla.	Lincoln
Kaj Sanders	DB	6-1	190	Newark, N.J.	Bergen Catholic
Noah Shaw	DB	6-1	195	Asheville, N.C.	Asheville
AJ Surace	QB	6-2	204	Pennington, N.J.	Notre Dame
Antonio White Jr.	DB	6-2	175	Snellville, Ga.	Parkview
Gabe Winowich	RB	6-1	216	Bloomfield Hills, Mich.	Notre Dame [N.J.]

Raynor Andrews
OL • 6-6 • 322
Nassau, Bahamas/Miami Norland (Fla.)

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Daryle Heidelburg at Miami Norland … played along the offensive line during scholastic career … helped the Vikings to a 14-1 record and an FHSAA Class 2M state title game appearance as a senior … anchored an offensive line that helped produce more than 6,700 yards of total offense in 2023 … rated No. 99 offensive tackle nationally by On3 … one of three signees from Miami Norland, joining Tyclean Luman and Tycoolhill Luman.


Aaris Bethea
DL • 6-2 • 261
Erasmus Hall

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Danny Landberg at Erasmus Hall … played along the defensive line during scholastic career … helped the Dutchmen to an 11-2 record and the school's fifth consecutive PSAL AAA city championship as a senior … tallied 39 tackles and 18 tackles-for-loss in 2023 … No. 55 defensive tackle nationally and top-five New York prospect by ESPN … No. 6 signee from New York by Rivals … a top-100 defensive tackle in the country and No. 6 overall player from the Empire State by 247Sports … joins fellow Erasmus Hall alumnus Moses Walker at Rutgers.


Ben Black
WR • 6-0 • 179
Charlotte, N.C./Mallard Creek

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Kennedy Tinsley at Mallard Creek … played wide receiver and defensive back during scholastic career … selected to the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas ... helped the Mavericks to seven wins and an NCHSAA 4A playoff appearance ... hauled in 33 catches for 586 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior … added four rushing touchdowns and returned a kickoff for a score … first team all-conference … Big 22 Player of the Year finalist … also helped Mallard Creek to eight wins and a playoff appearance in 2022 ... the 26^th-ranked player in North Carolina and No. 71 overall athlete nationally by 247Sports … No. 30 overall player in North Carolina by ESPN ... also ran track in high school and part of state championship team that set state record in the 4 x 200 meter relay.


Isaiah Crumpler
WR • 6-0 • 189
Simpson, N.C./D.H. Conley

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Nate Conner at D.H. Conley … played wide receiver and safety during scholastic career … a three-time team captain for the Vikings … finished senior season with 61 catches for 829 yards and eight touchdowns … added 82 tackles, six tackles-for-loss, two interceptions and two pass breakups on defense ... returned two kickoffs for touchdowns and blocked a PAT on special teams … named to the North Carolina Coaches Association East-West All-Star Game … hauled in 55 receptions for 614 yards and five touchdowns while adding three rushing scores as a junior … produced 86 tackles, five interceptions and caused two fumbles on defense in 2022 … rated No. 13 athlete nationally and No. 22 overall prospect in North Carolina by On3 ... also ran track and played basketball at D.H. Conley, averaging 8.3 points per game on the hardwood ... father, Carlester Crumpler, Sr., played in the NFL for Buffalo and is a member of the East Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame … brother, Carlester Crumpler, Jr., played tight end for six seasons in the NFL with Seattle and Minnesota … brother, Alge, was a four-time Pro Bowl selection at tight end and enjoyed a 10-year NFL career with Atlanta, Tennessee and New England.


KJ Duff
WR • 6-6 • 207
Riverhead, N.Y./St. Anthony's

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Joe Minucci at St. Anthony's … played wide receiver during scholastic career, finishing with 132 catches for 2,606 yards and 26 touchdowns, leaving as the program's all-time leader in all three categories … won the 2023 Rich Reichert Award, which recognizes the best player in the Catholic Football League ... helped the Friars to six victories and a NYCHSFL playoff appearance in 2023 … finished senior season with 48 catches for 855 yards and nine touchdowns ... added a kickoff return for a touchdown … guided St. Anthony's to an 11-1 record and a NYCHSFL Championship as a junior in 2022 … hauled in 42 catches for 995 yards and 12 touchdowns during junior campaign … top prospect in New York by On3, Rivals and 247Sports ... a four-star prospect by multiple outlets … also played basketball at St. Anthony's … joins fellow St. Anthony's alumnus Ian Strong at Rutgers.


DK Gilley
DB • 6-2 • 184
Jacksonville, Fla./University Christian

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by David Penland III at University Christian … played defensive back during scholastic career … helped the Christians to five wins and a FHSAA 1M playoff appearance in 2023 … finished senior season with 61 tackles, 18 tackles-for-loss, 10 sacks, two interceptions, two pass breakups and four fumbles recoveries … also helped his team to an 11-3 record and a FHSAA-1M playoff appearance in 2022 … tallied 69 tackles, 24.5 tackles-for-loss, four sacks and an interception during junior campaign … No. 62 overall safety in the country by Rivals … a top-100 safety nationally by ESPN … also played basketball and ran track at University Christian.


Liam Gilmore
LB • 6-4 • 200
Medford, N.J./Shawnee

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Tim Gushue at Shawnee … played linebacker and tight end during scholastic career, closing with 184 tackles in three varsity seasons … helped the Renegades to a NJSIAA Group IV playoff appearance in 2023 … finished senior season with 88 tackles, 30 tackles-for-loss, six sacks, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery … also added 30 catches for 533 yards and four touchdowns on offense … first team all-division and second team all-group by The Star-Ledger … an all-division pick by the Courier News … tallied 72 tackles as a junior.


Jackson Gister
TE • 6-6 • 246
Baltimore, Md./Calvert Hall

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Josh Ward at Calvert Hall … played defensive end and tight end during scholastic career … an all-conference selection at tight end for the Cardinals.


Farell Gnago
DL • 6-4 • 247
Montréal, Québec, Canada/Collegé André-Grasset

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Tony Iadeluca at College André -Grasset … played along the defensive line during scholastic career … posted 47 tackles, 13 tackles-for-loss, eight sacks, five forced fumbles and three pass breakups in final season at College André-Grasset, helping his team to six victories and a championship game appearance in 2023 … selected to the RESQ D1 All-Star Team … top signee from Québec by 247Sports.


Edd Guerrier
RB • 5-8 • 190
Port Charlotte, Fla./Port Charlotte

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Jordan Ingman at Port Charlotte … played running back and defensive back during scholastic career … finished as Port Charlotte's all-time leading rusher with 447 carries for 3,708 yards and 52 touchdowns … helped the Pirates to a 9-3 record and a FHSAA 3S playoff appearance in 2023 … finished senior season with 115 carries for 1,166 yards and 18 touchdowns … rushed for 1,450 yards and 20 touchdowns on 188 carries as a junior in 2022 … an all-area selection as a junior by Sun Preps and honorable mention all-state pick … closed sophomore year with 936 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2021 … the No. 85 overall running back recruit nationally by ESPN … a top-100 running back prospect in the country by 247Sports.


MJ Johnson
LB • 6-3 • 234
Detroit, Mich./West Bloomfield

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Zachary Hilbers at West Bloomfield … played linebacker during scholastic career … served as team captain in 2023 for the Lakers, who finished 10-3 with a MHSAA-D1 semifinal appearance … also assisted West Bloomfield to eight wins and a MHSAA-D1 playoff appearance in 2022 … finished junior season with 102 tackles, 25 tackles-for-loss, 4.5 sacks, three pass breakups and an interception … No. 16 signee from Michigan and No. 33 inside linebacker prospect nationally by Rivals … No. 48 inside linebacker from Michigan by ESPN.


Kenny Jones
OL • 6-4 • 300
Delran, N.J./Delran

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Colin Hewko at Delran … played on the offensive and defensive lines during scholastic career … first team all-group by The Star-Ledger … a WJFL all-conference selection on the offensive line … a preseason top-10 offensive lineman in the state as a junior and senior … finished sophomore season with 29 tackles, eight tackles-for-loss and two sacks … No. 16 overall prospect from the Garden State by 247Sports … a top-100 guard prospect nationally by ESPN … first verbal commit to 2024 recruiting class ... also played basketball at Delran … joins fellow Delran alumnus Kenny Fletcher at Rutgers.


Carter Kadow
OL • 6-7 • 283
Middleton, Wis./Middleton

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Joe Poehls and Tim Simon at Middleton … transitioned from tight end to the offensive line as a senior … led the Cardinals to nine wins and a WIAA D1 playoff appearance in 2023 … named Academic All-State ... also helped the Cardinals to a 7-4 record and a WIAA D1 playoff appearance as a junior … hauled in six touchdowns during junior campaign … No. 11 overall signee from Wisconsin by 247Sports … top-15 signee in the state by ESPN and On3 … also played basketball at Middleton, helping the Cardinals to a conference title as a junior … joins high school teammate Sam Pilof as signees for Rutgers.


Monte Keener
TE • 6-6 • 237
Linden, Mich./Linden

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Chad Williams at Linden … played tight end and linebacker during scholastic career … helped the Eagles to a MHSAA-D3 playoff appearance in 2023 … first team all-division on both sides of the ball as a senior … helped the Eagles to seven wins and MHSAA-D3 District Final appearance during junior campaign … named first team all-region and all-conference as a junior ... earned all-conference accolades during sophomore season … a top-30 tight end signee and No. 23 overall player from Michigan by ESPN … also played baseball at Linden.


Elijah King
DL • 6-5 • 235
Gahanna, Ohio/Gahanna Lincoln

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Bruce Ward at Gahanna Lincoln … played defensive end and tight end during scholastic career … leaves as the program's all-time sack leader ... helped the Golden Lions to a 12-1 record and an OHSAA Division I, Region III Championship appearance in 2023 … finished senior season with 63 tackles, 27 tackles-for-loss, 14.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery … first team all-state selection on defense … also guided Lincoln to a OHSAA Division I, Region III title as a junior … a top-50 signee from Ohio by both 247Sports and Rivals … a top-100 defensive end prospect nationally by ESPN … also played basketball at Lincoln.


Kevin Levy
DB • 6-0 • 180
West Palm Beach, Fla./Cardinal Newman

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Jack Daniels at Cardinal Newman … played defensive back and wide receiver during scholastic career … helped the Crusaders to nine wins and a FHSAA 1M playoff appearance in 2023 … finished senior season with 23 tackles, four tackles-for-loss, five pass breakups and three interceptions … added three receiving touchdowns at wide receiver … a ESPN West Palm Beach Top 63 preseason selection ... guided Cardinal Newman to an 11-1 record and an FHSAA state championship appearance as a junior … a four-star prospect and rated No. 22 cornerback nationally and No. 27 overall prospect by On3 … No. 41 athlete in the country and No. 68 overall player from Florida by 247Sports … No. 74 athlete nationally by ESPN … a standout in track and field, earning a state title in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.66.


Tyclean Luman
DL • 6-3 • 242
Montreal, Québec, Canada/Miami Norland (Fla.)

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Daryle Heidelburg at Miami Norland … played along the defensive line during scholastic career … helped the Vikings to a 14-1 record and an FHSAA Class 2M state title game appearance in 2023 … tallied 37 tackles, 11 tackles-for-loss and 5.5 sacks during senior season … played junior season at Miami Jackson, helping the Generals to seven wins in 2022 ... produced 63 tackles, 26 tackles-for-loss and 12 sacks during junior campaign … an honorable-mention all-state pick in 2022 … No. 46 strongside defensive end prospect nationally by Rivals ... a top-100 edge prospect in the country from both 247Sports and ESPN … one of three signees from Miami Norland, which includes brother, Tycoolhill, and teammate, Raynor Andrews.


Tycoolhill Luman
DL • 6-3 • 250
Montreal, Québec, Canada/Miami Norland (Fla.)

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Daryle Heidelburg at Miami Norland … played along the defensive line during scholastic career … helped the Vikings to a 14-1 record and an FHSAA Class 2M state title game appearance in 2023 … finished senior season with 27 tackles, nine tackles-for-loss and seven sacks ... played junior season at Miami Jackson, helping the Generals to seven wins in 2022 ... produced 58 tackles, 29 tackles-for-loss and 13 sacks during junior campaign … an honorable mention all-state pick in 2022 … No. 45 strongside defensive end prospect nationally by Rivals … No. 69 edge prospect in the country by 247Sports … one of three signees from Norland, which includes brother, Tyclean, and teammate, Raynor Andrews.


Dymere Miller
WR • 5-11 • 168
Coatesville, Pa./Coatesville

Career: Played in 34 games for Monmouth (2020-23) ... named All-America (first team) by multiple outlets in 2023 ... a two-time all-conference selection ... totaled 168 career receptions for 2,387 yards and 17 touchdowns ... recorded 10 games with at least 100 receiving yards ... posted a career-high 333 receiving yards in a game ... added 125 career rushing yards with a score.

2023 (Senior at Monmouth): Started all 11 games at wide receiver ... a finalist for the Walter Payton Award, which honors the most outstanding player in the Football Championship Subdivision ... selected First Team All-America by Pro Football Focus, Associated Press and FCS Football Central ... voted All-CAA First Team ... led FCS with 1,293 receiving yards and 117.5 receiving yards per game ... second nationally with 90 receptions ... set program records for single-season receptions (90), single-season receiving yards (1,293), single-game receiving yards (333) and single-season 100-yard games (6) ... had five games with double-digit receptions ... scored nine receiving touchdowns ... registered a career-high 333 receiving yards, highest single-game total for any player in college football all year, on 11 catches with two touchdowns versus New Hampshire (11/11) ... named FedEx Ground FCS National Offensive Player of the Week and CAA Offensive Player of the Week following the performance ... added 150 receiving yards on 11 receptions against Stony Brook (11/4) ... posted 144 receiving yards and 65 rushing yards at Elon (10/21) ... scored a pair of touchdowns versus Lehigh (9/30) ... collected 10 receptions, 121 yards and two scores at Lafayette (9/23) ... notched 138 receiving yards against Campbell (9/16) ... had 10 catches at Florida Atlantic (9/2) ... selected to the East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 ... served as a team captain.

2022 (Junior at Monmouth): Started nine games at wide receiver ... voted All-CAA Second Team ... led the team with 55 receptions, 820 receiving yards and seven touchdowns ... returned six kickoffs for 75 yards and two punts for eight yards ... caught seven passes for a season-high 143 yards and the game-winning touchdown against Stony Brook (11/19) ... scored two touchdowns on 99 receiving yards versus Towson (10/29) ... posted touchdowns against Rhode Island (10/22) and at Maine (10/15) ... hauled in six catches for 116 yards versus UAlbany (10/8) ... registered 125 yards on a season-best nine receptions at Lehigh (10/1) ... scored first touchdown of the season at Villanova (9/24).

2021 (Sophomore at Monmouth): Played in all 11 games at wide receiver ... totaled 20 receptions for 267 yards ... had five catches against North Alabama (11/6) ... recorded 106 receiving yards with first collegiate touchdown versus Gardner-Webb (10/2) ... named Big South Freshman of the Week for the performance.

Spring 2021 (Freshman at Monmouth): Played in three games at wide receiver ... had three catches ... contributed an eight-yard rush at Sam Houston (4/24) ... made collegiate debut versus Charleston Southern (3/27) and recorded three receptions for seven yards with an 18-yard rush.

Prior to College: Played scholastically at Salisbury School and Coatesville ... named honorable mention All-Chesmont ... all-area as a senior ... also ran track and helped set the state's 4 x 100 relay record.


Matthew Ogunniyi
TE • 6-5 • 214
Springdale, Md./C.H. Flowers

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Dameon Powell at C.H. Flowers … played tight end and wide receiver during scholastic career … helped the Jaguars to nine wins and a MPSSAA-4A playoff appearance as a senior in 2023 … also guided C.H. Flowers to a 13-1 record and a MPSSAA-4A title game appearance in 2022 … hauled in 16 passes for 509 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 31.8 yards per reception during junior campaign … an all-state selection and Prince Georges County 4/3A All-County first-team pick … No. 20 player from Maryland and No. 31 tight end prospect nationally by ESPN … No. 33 overall player from Maryland by 247Sports … also played basketball at C.H. Flowers.


Sam Pilof
LB • 6-3 • 213
Middleton, Wis./Middleton

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Joe Poehls and Tim Simon at Middleton … played linebacker during scholastic career … led the Cardinals to nine wins and a WIAA D1 playoff appearance in 2023 … finished senior season with 100 tackles, six tackles-for-loss, five sacks, a forced fumble and an interception returned for a touchdown … an all-state, all-region and all-conference selection in 2023 … Big 8 Football Conference's Defensive Player of the Year … finalist for the John Anderson Award, presented to the state's top senior linebacker … helped the Cardinals to a 7-4 record and a WIAA playoff appearance as a junior … tallied 68 tackles, 13 tackles-for-loss, four sacks and two forced fumbles during junior campaign … No. 8 overall prospect from Wisconsin by both 247Sports and ESPN … also played lacrosse and ran track at Middleton … joins high school teammate Carter Kadow as signees for Rutgers.


Rocco Rainone
QB • 6-0 • 200
Glen Cove, N.Y./Holy Trinity

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Chris Hardardt at Holy Trinity … played quarterback during scholastic career, finishing with 2,324 passing yards and 26 touchdowns … a preseason all-conference selection as a senior ... selected for the CHSFL Senior Bowl … completed 62 passes for 1,083 yards and 13 touchdowns and ran for four scores as a junior … helped the Titans to a 9-1 record, a Catholic AA Division title and a NYCHSFL AA-1 championship in 2022 ... threw nine touchdowns as a sophomore, leading Holy Trinity to an undefeated 10-0 season and state title.


Sam Robinson
LB • 6-3 • 203
Tallahassee, Fla./Lincoln

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Jimmie Tyson at Lincoln … played linebacker during scholastic career … helped the Trojans to nine wins and FHSAA 3S playoff appearance in 2023 … finished senior season with 54 tackles, three tackles-for-loss and two sacks ... added a fumble returned for a touchdown … tallied 93 tackles and two forced fumbles as a junior … All-Big Bend Conference as a junior by The Tallahassee-Democrat ... also named Most Valuable Player … a four-star prospect by On3 ... rated No. 28 linebacker nationally and No. 45 prospect in Florida by On3.


Kaj Sanders
DB • 6-1 • 190
Newark, N.J./Bergen Catholic

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Vito Campanile at Bergen Catholic … played running back and defensive back during scholastic career, finishing with more than 1,400 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns … helped the Crusaders to three consecutive state titles … led Bergen Catholic to an 11-1 record and a NJSIAA Non-Public A state title in 2023 … rushed for 1,053 yards and 17 touchdowns and added 35 tackles as a senior … first team all-state on defense by USA Today … first team all-state, all-group and all division by The Star-Ledger … helped BC to an 11-1 record and an NJSIAA Non-Public, Group A title in 2022 … finished junior season with 39 tackles and three interceptions … First Team All-Non-Public and All-United Red Division by The Star-Ledger … a four-star prospect and top-five player from New Jersey by Rivals … also competed in track and field, helping Bergen Catholic to a state title in the 4 x 100-meter relay.


Noah Shaw
DB • 6-1 • 195
Asheville, N.C./Asheville

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Cort Radford at Asheville … played linebacker and safety, producing 277 tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss and nine sacks during scholastic career … finished senior season with 75 tackles, 10 tackles-for-loss, three sacks, two interceptions and two blocked punts ... an Elite 8 selection by the Ashville Citizen Times … helped the Cougars to eight wins and a NCHSAA playoff appearance as a junior … finished junior season with 115 tackles, three sacks, 15 pass breakups and two interceptions … First Team All-Mountain 3A/4A Conference selection during junior campaign … a consensus top-40 prospect from North Carolina by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals.


AJ Surace
QB • 6-2 • 204
Pennington, N.J./Notre Dame

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Sean Clancy at Notre Dame … a two-time team captain at quarterback … helped the Irish to a 10-1 overall record, an undefeated regular season and an NJSIAA Non-Public A playoff appearance in 2023 … completed 122-of-174 passes (70 percent) for 1,839 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior … added 975 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns … WJFL Player of the Year by the Trentonian … first team all-state offensive selection by USA Today … first team all-group, first team all-division and second team all-state by The Star Ledger … voted the Capitol Division Player of the Year … a WJFL First Team All-Star by the Star-Ledger … finished junior season 131-of-231 passing for 1,731 yards and 21 touchdowns … added three rushing touchdowns during junior campaign … a four-star prospect by On3 ... the No. 6 overall signee from New Jersey and No. 30 quarterback in the country by Rivals … the No. 9 prospect from the Garden State by 247Sports … No. 34 signal caller nationally by ESPN … played baseball in high school ... joins high school teammate Gabe Winowich at Rutgers … father, Bob Surace, is the current head football coach at Princeton.


Antonio White Jr.
DB • 6-2 • 175
Snellville, Ga./Parkview

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Joe Sturdivant at Parkview … played defensive back and wide receiver during scholastic career … helped the Panthers to seven wins and a GHSA Class 7A playoff appearance in 2023 … tallied 90 tackles, 24 tackles-for-loss, three sacks and two pass breakups as a senior … blocked two punts and returned one for a touchdown, and also added a kickoff return for a score … an all-region selection on defense … guided Parkview to eight wins and a GHSA Class 7A playoff appearance in 2022 … totaled 95 tackles and five interceptions as a junior … a first team all-county and all-region selection during junior campaign … a four-star signee and the No. 20 overall safety prospect in the country by Rivals … No. 39 safety recruit nationally by ESPN … ranked No. 224 nationally by 247Sports.


Gabe Winowich
RB • 6-1 • 216
Bloomfield Hills, Mich./Notre Dame (N.J.)

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Sean Clancy at Notre Dame … Michigan native who transferred to Notre Dame for senior season after standout scholastic career at Detroit Country Day … helped the Irish to a 10-1 overall record, an undefeated regular season and an NJSIAA Non-Public A playoff appearance in 2023 … closed senior season with 120 carries for 1,161 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns … added 10 catches for 175 yards … also produced 33 tackles, 12 tackles-for-loss, five sacks and a forced fumble on defense … first team all-group, first team all-division and third team all-state by The Star Ledger …  also a WJFL First Team All-Star by The Star-Ledger … rushed for 887 yards and 12 touchdowns in just six games as a junior, averaging 9.3 yards per carry at Detroit Country Day … an all-state selection by the Detroit News … Metro Detroit Football Dream Team selection by MLive … tallied 970 yards on the ground as a sophomore … helped Detroit Country Day to a state title in 2020 ... a four-star signee, top-300 player and No. 25 athlete in the country by ESPN … a four-star recruit and No. 3 player in New Jersey by 247Sports … a top-10 signee and No. 35 overall athlete nationally by Rivals … joins high school teammate AJ Surace at Rutgers.

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