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2022 Early Signing Period: Anthony Johnson Signs With Rutgers Football

Anthony Johnson had been committed since February 17 so it was merely a formality for him to make it official Wednesday. Signing the 4-star prospect from Philadelphia may turn out to be the best addition to the 2022 recruiting class for Greg Schiano and the coaching staff.

— Rutgers Football (@RFootball) December 15, 2021

247 Sports Composite Ranking: 4-star; 8th in PA; 24th LB & 231st nationally

High School Position: LB (6’1”, 230 lbs.)

Projected college position: Middle Linebacker

High School: Neumann Goretti

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

Most notable other offers: Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon, Oklahoma State, Penn State

A Tyronne Stowe comparison, the best linebacker ever to play for Rutgers, does not come around often but Johnson has that kind of NFL potential.