Rutgers has its hooks in athletic Florida defensive end/outside linebacker ybrid Ricky Williams Jr. as his recruitment hits the final stretch.
The 6-4, 220-pound senior from Blake (Tampa, Fla.), holds 24 offers but has Rutgers on top, followed by Iowa State and Toledo, respectively.
Williams, who just starting playing football in eighth grade, has formed a strong bond with Rutgers defensive line coach Shane Burnham as the two remain in constant contact.
"I'm in touch with Rutgers daily," Williams, a three-year starter, told NJ.com Thursday afternoon.
His affinity for Rutgers is based on a plethora of qualities Williams finds appealing.