Over the last several years, the Eastern Seaboard has seen a spike in the number of nationally-targeted prospects. States like Virginia and New Jersey are being targeted by the nation's premier college programs perhaps more so than ever before. While some schools in these states – the University of Virginia, for example – have been able to fend off the national powerhouses, other programs have struggled to keep up.
In recent years, Rutgers has had its share of struggles when it comes to signing New Jersey's top talent. Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan, and other programs from across the country have made things difficult for Kyle Flood and the Scarlet Knights.