Rutgers' 2017 recruiting class got even even stronger today when West Orange linebacker C.J. Onyechi announced his commitment to the Scarlet Knights.
Onyechi, a three-star recruit according to 247Sports, is the 13th member of what is looking to be Rutgers' best recruiting class in years.
The 6-2, 220-pounder is a pure pass rusher. He shows great burst off the line and uses his speed to put the ball carrier down behind the line of scrimmage. Onyechi doesn't need strength to overwhelm his opponents, instead displaying impressive technique in how he approaches each play. Even if he seems overmatched by a ball carrier's size or strength, Onyechi makes a bee line for him, wraps him up, and spins him down.