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.