This week, Rutgers defensive coordinator Jay Niemann extended an offer to Pope John junior linebacker Nick DeNucci, a rangy 6-1, 225-pounder who can run and hit.
“The offer means everything,” Denucci told CBSSports.com. “Having Rutgers as my first offer means a lot and they will largely be in consideration since they are my in-state school.”
Denucci and DePaul's Vinnie DePalma got off to good recruiting starts as both recently received their first Power 5 offers. DePalma earned tenders from Pitt and Boston College, but still awaits his Rutgers tender.