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National Signing day at Rutgers

St. Peter's Prep's Johnathan Lewis leads a class of 28 players, including 18 from New Jersey, to Piscataway for the 2017 football season.

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Elijah Barnwell, RB, 5'10", 200lbs

Elijah Barnwell, of Piscataway, rushed for 5,728 yards in his career at Piscataway. According to his coach Dan Higgins, "Elijah played both outside linebacker and running back for four straight years and he didn't miss a snap on either side of the ball."

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Johnathan Lewis, QB, 6'3", 225lbs

Johnathan Lewis, of St. Peter's Prep, amassed 1,557 yards and 10 touchdowns in the air and 992 yards and 21 TDs on the ground. Rutgers coach Chris Ash expects him to compete with the returning quarterbacks in camp.

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Tyler Hayek, WR, 6'4", 170lbs

Tyler Hayek, of Wayne Hills, recorded 500 yards and nine touchdowns as a wide receiver and 31 tackles and one interception, above versus Ramapo, on defense.

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Hunter Hayek, 5'10", 160lbs

Tyler's brother Hunter Hayek, of Wayne Hills, was also a two-way player for the Patriots, finishing 2016 with, 233 all-purpose yards and 15 touchdowns, including this score versus Wayne Hills in October.

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Brendan DeVera, FB, 6'1", 240lbs

Brendan DeVera was the starting quarterback at Wayne Hills, but for Rutgers he projects as a fullback or H-back. In his senior year he threw for 2,221 yards and 37 touchdowns while rushing for 632 yards and six touchdowns.

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Eddie Lewis, WR, 6'0", 170lbs

Eddie Lewis, of Mater Dei, led his team to a sectional title with a heart-stopping hook and ladder play for a 45 yard touchdown in the final minute. He finished with 547 yards and 15 touchdowns receiving and 402 kick-return yards.

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Micah Clark, OL, 6'5", 250lbs

Micah Clark, of St. John Vianney, is one of five mid-year enrollees at Rutgers, meaning he can take part in spring practice. First-team all-state. Stepbrother of 2017 signee Jamaal Beaty.

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Jamaal Beaty, OL, 6'3", 260lbs

Mid-year enrollee Jamaal Beaty, played on both sides of the line. He led the Lancers to a 10-1 record in his senior year.

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Tim Barrow, 5'11", 170lbs

Tim Barrow, Tottenville on Staten Island, played wide receiver, defensive back and kick returner in his high school career. Named second-team All-New York defense by USA Today.

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Raheem Blackshear, RB, 5'9", 175lbs

Raheem Blackshear, of Archbiship Wood in Warminster, Pa., was the last player to sign, waiting until 2:30 pm to fax in his signature. He ran for 236 yards and three touchdowns in the Class AAAAA Pennsylvania title game.

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Brian Bordner, DL, 6'5", 240lbs

Mid-year enrollee Brendan Bordner, of Hilliard Bradley in Ohio, recorded 47 tackles and 4.5 sacks as a junior and is rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.

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Owen Bowles, OL, 6'4", 270lbs

Owen Bowles, of Cedar Creek, projects as the number one center in New Jersey according to Rivals. Enrolls at Rutgers along with teammate Bo Melton.

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Jaohne Duggan, DL, 6'1, 270lbs

Jaohne Duggan, of Liberty High School, finished 2016 with 76 tackles including 14 sacks. He is a three-star recruit according to ESPN.

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Olakunle Fatukasi, LB, 6'1", 205lbs

Olakunle Fatukasi, of Grand Street Campus (Far Rockaway, N.Y.), collected 131 tackles, five sacks, four fumble recoveries and two interceptions in his senior year.

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Tyshon Fogg, LB, 6'2", 240lbs

Tyshon Fogg was named to the second team, all-metro by the Baltimore Sun and the second-team all-Maryland by USA Today. He lived in Asbury Park until the sixth grade.

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Naijee Jones, DB, 5'11", 190lbs

Naijee Jones, left, of Timber Creek led the Chargers to an undefeated 12-0 season in his senior year. He finished with 53 tackles, two sacks and two interceptions.

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Shameen Jones, WR, 6'2", 170lbs

Shameen Jones missed his entire senior year due to injury. He recorded 48 receptions and 1,068 yards in his junior year. He is rated the top wide receiver in New York State by Scout.

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Edwin Lopez, DB, 5'11", 160lbs

Edwin Lopez, of Woodrow Wilson, finished with 20 tackles and one interception in 2016. He is rated a three-start recruit by Rivals.

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Bo Melton, WR, 5'11", 175lbs

Bo Melton, of Cedar Creek, was injured early in the 2016 campaign but still finished with 766 yards receiving, 451 yards rushing and a total of 16 touchdowns.

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Damon Mitchell, WR, 6'2", 205lbs

Mid-year enrollee Damon Mitchell, of Cedar Creek, saw three years of limited action at Arkansas. He in enrolling at Rutgers as a graduate transfer and joins his brother Ahmir Mitchell.

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C.J. Onyechi, LB, 6'1", 215lbs

C.J. Onyechi, of West Orange, played five positions in his high school career. As a senior he recorded 156 tackles, 15 sacks, two fumble recoveries, one blocked punt and one blocked kick.

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Syhiem Simmons, LB, 5'11", 180lbs

Jersey City native Syhiem Simmons, who played his senior season at George Washington Carver High School in Alabama, was selected as an honorable mention All-Birmingham by Alabama Live.

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Mike Tverdov, DL, 6'4", 230lbs

Mike Tverdov, of Union, recorded 66 tackles and 14 sacks as a senior. He is a three-star player according to ESPN.

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Samuel Vretman, OL, 6'6", 300lbs

Mid-year enrollee Samuel Vretman, of Stockholm, Sweeden, played high school ball in Connecticut. He was second team All-State by USA Today.

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Everett Wormley, WR, 6'0", 195lbs

Everett Wormley, of Burlington, finished 2016 with 486 yards and four touchdowns receiving along with 215 yards and one touchdown rushing.

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Tijuan Mason, DL, 6'6", 210lbs

Tijuan Mason recorded 19 tackles and four sacks in his senior year at Trezevant in Memphis, Tenn.

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Blessed and excited to announce that I have decided to further my academic and athletic career at Rutgers University! 🛡⚔️🔴⚪️ #RUK17IGHTED pic.twitter.com/VWfYkbNjyY — Travis Vokolek (@tvokolek2) January 28, 2017

Travis Vokolek, TE, 6'5", 220lbs

Travis Vokolek, of Springfield, Mo., finished with 17 catches for 205 yards at tight end ad 90 tackles on defense.

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Ryan Anderson, P, 6'1", 210lbs

Ryan Anderson punted for Olivet College before transferring to Rutgers. He finished the 2016 season with a 46.2-yard average, which is a Division III record.