Rutgers has added another quarterback to its class of 2019 as Cooper Heisey of Wyoming Seminary Prep announced his commitment last night as a preferred walk-on. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Heisey played his high school ball in New Jersey at Scotch Plains Fanwood High. This fall served as a post-grad year in Wyoming, Pa.

“It wasn’t too far, has an awesome academic reputation and we had a good team to play against very good competition,” Heisey said of his choice to attend Wyoming Seminary.

That led to a solid fall season on the field that followed a senior season in which he threw for over 3,000 yards. Rutgers took notice and brought him up to campus last weekend for an unofficial visit.

“I’ve been on campus before a lot because of how close it is,” Heisey said of Rutgers. “But I was there with the staff this past weekend for the Michigan game. It was great, being in the atmosphere and talking more in depth with the coaches was an awesome experience. I got to see all of the facilities and the stadium as well and it was all very nice to get to see.”

That led to yesterday’s commitment.

“I felt at home right from the jump. Not only that it’s close to home, but the school itself, I have wanted to play there since I was a kid. I see a very bright future there and wanted to be a part of it.”

Rutgers also knew about Heisey when he was at Scotch Plains Fanwood.

“They came to school briefly after my junior year and it picked up after I camped there this past June,” Heisey said. “Coach Matt Bastardi of Elite QB and coach Marc Ciccotelli at Scotch Plains really helped me elevate my game.”

And what was the Rutgers coaches reaction to Heisey’s commitment?

“They told me they’re very excited about me. Getting there early for spring ball helps a lot to compete with everyone,” he said.

Since Heisey is a post-grad student, he will be able to enroll for the spring semester which begins in January. This past fall, he’s been contacted by both FCS and FBS schools, but an offer never materialized.