The Rutgers football staff has 12 players committed for 2019 with big Peddie School (Hightstown, N.J.) receiver Marlyn Johnson being the latest to board the ship. But with an approximate 13 spots remaining, where will they look to fill roster slots? Who are the top available candidates Rutgers is most legitimately in the mix with going into the season? Who are they best-positioned with throughout the dead period which doesn't end until September 1? Let's take a look at 22 potential additions -- 11 from New Jersey and 11 more from outside the state.
A 5-9, 195-pounder, McKenzie is a player which Rutgers needs to land -- an in-state guy at one of the state's premiere programs with the name recognition needed to help others join him on the banks.