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4-Star Canadian CB Patrice Rene Announces Rutgers Commitment

Saturday, Aug 8, 2015 12:15 pm

Matt Hladik

Rutgers secured a commitment from Alexandria (Va.) Episcopal four-star defensive back Patrice Rene today. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound Rene, a native of Ottawa, Canada, picked the Scarlet Knights over Ohio State.

Rene is the 31st-rated cornerback in the 2016 class according to 247Sports’ Composite Rankings. Rivals.com rates Rene the 15th-best safety in 2016, so he has some position flexibility.

I have decided to further my education and football career at RUTGERS UNIVERSITY!! #CHOPNation #NewHome pic.twitter.com/IR36IGv3aU

— Patrice Rene (@PatriceRene6) August 8, 2015

In addition to Rutgers and Ohio State, Rene also held offers from Boston College, Duke, Indiana, Northwestern, UNC, Kentucky, Nebraska, Penn State, Pitt and others.