Rutgers added another player to its incoming 2020 class yesterday when Hun School (Princeton, N.J.) offensive lineman Beau Lanzidelle committed as a preferred walk-on. Lanzidelle chose Rutgers over other preferred walk-on offers from Maryland, UMass, Delaware, UConn, Rhode Island, Elon, Monmouth and New Hampshire.

“After talking with coach [Greg] Schiano and [offensive line] coach [Andy] Aurich, I realized what a great opportunity they were offering me to play for my home state and the Big Ten,” Lanzidelle told Scarlet Nation. “It’s always been my dream to play in the Big Ten and playing for coach Schiano and Rutgers would be the ultimate experience."

The 6-foot-5, 305-pound senior is no stranger to Rutgers when it comes to recruiting.

“Actually, I have been on their recruiting radar since my sophomore year. I have been to games and other recruiting events,” Lanzidelle said. “But it hasn’t really gotten serious until this week. That is when I had the opportunity to speak with coach Schiano and coach Aurich.”

And how did those interactions unfold?

“My conversation with coach Schiano was great,” Lanzidelle said. “He told me that Rutgers is family and everyone is treated the same, whether they are on scholarship or a preferred walk-on. He also said he had seven captains that started as preferred walk-ons during his coaching career. He then told me that they were going to develop me as a player. I felt really good about all of these comments from coach Schiano.”

For Lanzidelle, recruiting extended beyond signing day and even though he had his share of options, ending the process was a welcomed occurrence.

“Honestly, I am excited and relieved now that this whole process is completed,” Lanzidelle said. “And now I can focus all my attention on getting ready for camp and the season.”

Rutgers saw three of its starters from last season move on and having struggled in the trenches, opportunities are abound on the offensive line. Lanzidelle talked about which offensive line spot the Rutgers staff sees him playing in the future.

“Coach Aurich said that I would play the interior line. He said all his interior guys can play left and right [guard] and snap the ball as well.”

Lanzidelle’s commitment puts him on pace to arrive and enroll at Rutgers this summer, with the opportunity to participate in training camp. Looking back on his recruitment and the journey that allowed him to reach this point, Lanzidelle offered up some thanks to those who helped him along the way.

“Coach Todd Smith, my coach at Hun, has been my biggest advocate during this recruiting process. And my parents have been my biggest supporters. Without them, I would have not had this opportunity. I’m excited and thrilled that I have such a great opportunity.”