Back in April when four star St. John Vianney offensive tackle Micah Clark committed to Rutgers over offers from programs like Michigan, Ohio State, Alabama, and Clemson, many thought he would take other visits and that perhaps, his commitment was rushed.

However, since that time, he never took other visits, and in fact, he has become one of Rutgers most active recruiters in the Class of 2017. We spoke with Clark about his decision to come to Rutgers, the Class of 2017, and his senior season amongst other things following the tough performance versus Michigan.

Regarding the Class of 2017, Clark told Rutgers247 that, “Us guys in this class, when we committed to Rutgers we knew this year wouldn’t go great. We knew this was a process. But we want to be a part of this process.”

Clark continued, saying, “If the guys in this class wanted the easy way out, we wouldn’t have committed to Rutgers. But we want to build our state team into a great college program and we are excited for the journey and for the rebuilding process.”

Many fans are concerned that last night might have had a negative effect on the class, but Clark emphatically denied that. “We were in the weight room after the game,” Clark told Rutgers247. “And we just were basically saying, we are still here. This is our state. We rep our state. We have a family stronger than anyone else and we are committed to not letting Rutgers lose like that again. We are going to change that.”

Clark spoke about building a program at Rutgers. “We are here looking to build a program. It doesn’t happen overnight and we know that, but we don’t care. We rep our state and we are going to be a part of the group of guys that changes things here at Rutgers.”

Clark has not only been active recruiting the class of 2017, but also the Classes of 2018 and 2019. With over 200 recruits at the game yesterday, Clark said he was actively recruiting players even during the blowout.

“I have just been telling them to look at the big picture,” Clark told Rutgers247. “I tell them to look at the picture of you, the Jersey kids, staying in New Jersey and building that tradition. We are starting that in 2017 and I keep telling the guys in 2018 and 2019 that they can continue that and help turn Rutgers into something special.”

With regards to 2017, Micah (along with other recruits) are aggressively recruiting two stud Jersey recruits in 3-star Pope John XXIII Defensive Tackle Dalyn Wade-Perry and 4-star Bridgeton Athlete Markquese Bell.

Regarding Bell, Micah said, “I believe Markquese is going to do what is right for him and hopefully that is Rutgers.” Clark continued, saying, “I keep telling him to keep his home state in his head and to remember where he came from and hopefully that pays off.”

Regarding Wade-Perry, Clark said, “I really want Dalyn at Rutgers. Last night I was telling him that if he comes to Rutgers, in a year or two then we will be able to stop Michigan and he could play a huge role in that.”

Regarding other programs still trying to recruit Clark, he said, “Basically, I just tell them thank you and thanks for your interest but I am 100% committed to Rutgers and won’t be visiting anywhere other than Rutgers.”

With regards to his own recruitment, Clark confirmed with Rutgers247 that he is set to enroll at Rutgers early, and he will be there in January. “I am going to be at Rutgers in January and take my OV to Rutgers sometime in December,” Clark said.

Regarding his step-brother and fellow Rutgers commit, Clark said Jamaal Beaty isn’t sure yet if he will enroll in January, but that he is trying to do so as well.

Clark left Rutgers fans with this message. “For the fans, they have to remember that this is a process and that Coach Ash is changing the culture at Rutgers and that in a few years, when all the Jersey guys end up at Rutgers, we will be winning and doing big things.”