It appeared to be only a matter of time before Coach Ash and his staff got that first big-time recruit. The comments, feedback and reactions were so overwhelmingly positive that even the most critical of Rutgers supporters had to admit it was when, not if, Rutgers would land that big-time recruit. That when was Friday, April 15th as 4-Star wide receiver Bo Melton committed to Rutgers. Melton selected Rutgers over Michigan, Oregon, Ohio State and Penn State. The relationship built between the new Rutgers staff and Melton was what won his commitment.
“Choosing Rutgers as the school that I want to go to was the best choice that I could ever make.