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2021 Early Signing Period: Tyler Needham Signs With Rutgers Football

Tyler Needham had been committed since June of this year so it was merely a formality for him to make it official Wednesday. Adding an offensive lineman with his size and potential fills a major need for the coaching staff.

Hungry for some pancakes in the morning?

Don’t worry, @TNeedham72 is your guy.

Welcome! pic.twitter.com/15KqMyx7Ni— Rutgers.Football (@RFootball) December 16, 2020

247 Composite Ranking: 3-star; 23rd in Pennsylvania; 77th OT nationally

High School Position: OT / DT (6’4”, 265 lbs.)

Projected college position: LT

High School: William Penn Charter

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

Most notable other offers: Arizona State, West Virginia, Boston College, Wake Forest

Needham is a physical player who has the potential to develop into a capable starter down the road for the Scarlet Knights.