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Camden HC Savage talks Ron Johnson committing to Rutgers

Camden HC Savage talks Ron Johnson committing to Rutgers

Camden High School head football coach Dwayne Savage breaks down what Ron Johnson will bring to Rutgers.

 • Richie O'Leary
Transfer Ron Johnson is coming back home, commits to Rutgers

Transfer Ron Johnson is coming back home, commits to Rutgers

The Rutgers Football program has managed to bring home another former NJ product this offseason.

 • Richie O'Leary
Transfer Portal Report: Boston College, Louisville land players

Transfer Portal Report: Boston College, Louisville land players

Thomas Jackson, who scored eight TDs for North Carolina, is transferring to Louisville.

 • Woody Wommack
Ron Johnson Ready For Michigan

Ron Johnson Ready For Michigan

Camden (N.J.) four-star weakside defensive end Ron Johnson is almost ready to embark on his Michigan career.

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 • Brandon Brown
Semper Fi: LSU commits stand out on Day 2

Semper Fi: LSU commits stand out on Day 2

Future LSU Tigers impressed Thursday during Day 2 of workouts for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.

 • Blair Angulo
Team Rankings: Buckeyes on top

Team Rankings: Buckeyes on top

With the likes of five-star Nick Bosa committed, Ohio State is currently No. 1 in the Rivals team recruiting rankings.

 • Jason Howell
Big game brings big names

Big game brings big names

No. 21 Temple will host more than 100 prospects for Saturday's game against Notre Dame, including players committed elsewhere.

 • Kyle Gauss
Johnson Leads Camden To Strong Defensive Effort

Johnson Leads Camden To Strong Defensive Effort

<strong>CAMDEN, N.J. -</strong> On a cold, rainy, blustery night, Camden was able to build a 20-0 halftime lead over its opponent from Willingboro hig

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 • Tim Sullivan
Ron Johnson On Season, Michigan

Ron Johnson On Season, Michigan

Camden (N.J.) defensive end Ron Johnson is one of Michigan's top 2016 commits. The Rivals250 standout talks about his most recent game, his official v

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 • Tim Sullivan
Ohio State leads 2016 team rankings

Ohio State leads 2016 team rankings

Urban Meyer has Ohio State atop the updated 2016 team rankings for now. Who follows the Buckeyes, and who broke into the top 10?

 • Jason Howell
Rivals250: Risers and Sliders

Rivals250: Risers and Sliders

Buckeye commit Michael Jordan made a substantial leap in the 2016 Rivals250 rankings. See the full list of risers and sliders.

 • Adam Gorney
Johnson returns to his future home

Johnson returns to his future home

Last time he was in Ann Arbor, Camden (N.J.) defensive end Ron Johnson Jr. committed to Michigan. There were no such fireworks over the weekend from t

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 • Tim Sullivan
From the Film Room: Ron Johnson

From the Film Room: Ron Johnson

One of the top-rated prospects in Michigan's 2015 class is Camden (N.J.) defensive end Ron Johnson. The 6-3, 221-pounder is No. 109 overall nationally

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 • Doug Skene & Tim Sullivan
NJ Top 30 for 2016: Part V

NJ Top 30 for 2016: Part V

The NJVarsity Top 30 countdown moves into the top ten with a look at the Garden State prospects who check in at No. 10-6.

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 • NJVarsity.com Staff
Road revelations: Mid-Atlantic

Road revelations: Mid-Atlantic

Chase Claypool impressed on offense and defense this spring. Mid-Atlantic analyst Adam Friedman shares more from the road.

 • Adam Friedman
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Duke keeps rolling

Around the Mid-Atlantic: Duke keeps rolling

Scott Bracey is one reason why Duke finds itself among rare company in recruiting rankings. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.

 • Adam Friedman
Video Analysis: Ron Johnson picks Michigan

Video Analysis: Ron Johnson picks Michigan

Michigan earned a big pledge Thursday when Camden (N.J.) 2016 defensive lineman Ron Johnson Jr. gave his word to become a Wolverine. Rivals.com Mid-At

 • The Staff of TheWolverine.com
Rutgers Passing Camp: Recruiting notes

Rutgers Passing Camp: Recruiting notes

Ahmir Mitchell's recruitment is a "two-horse race." Adam Friedman has more on Mitchell and others from Rutgers' Passing Camp.

 • Adam Friedman
Class Impact: Johnson to Michigan

Class Impact: Johnson to Michigan

Michigan missed on a four-star defensive end yesterday when Khalid Kareem pledged to Alabama, but landed a higher-ranked one today when Camden (N.J.)

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 • Brandon Brown
Now was the right time for Johnson

Now was the right time for Johnson

Camden (N.J.) 2016 defensive end Ron Johnson is the 20th commitment in Michigan's 2016 class. He pulled the trigger this afternoon while on campus,vis

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 • Tim Sullivan
Ron Johnson goes Blue

Ron Johnson goes Blue

Where some saw disappointment when the U-M coaches missed on in-state standout Khalid Kareem yesterday, the staff instead saw opportunity. That paid o

 • Tim Sullivan
Will Gamecocks make the cut

Will Gamecocks make the cut

Will South Carolina make the cut to five schools for four-star DE Ron Johnson? Look inside to find out.

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 • Wes Mitchell
Could Camden visit yield commitments

Could Camden visit yield commitments

The Syracuse coaching staff hosted a group of prospects yesterday, all coming from highly touted Camden High School in New Jersey. Coach Acosta, who

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 • Scott Brown
Johnson keeping U-M on top

Johnson keeping U-M on top

BALTIMORE - At the Rivals Five-Star Challenge, the state of New Jersey showed out, and perhaps no player raised his stock more than Camden High School

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 • Tim Sullivan
Johnson looking for comfort level

Johnson looking for comfort level

BALTIMORE - Rivals250 DE Ron Johnson opens up about his recruitment and how he prepares to trim his list further this summer. Where do the Gamecocks s

 • Jeff Tyner, Wes Mitchell
Johnson knows decision date

Johnson knows decision date

BALTIMORE - Four-star defensive end Ron Johnson continues to speak highly of G.A. Mangus and the Gamecocks.

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 • Wes Mitchell
The Farrell Awards: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

The Farrell Awards: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Mike Farrell hands out awards to top players at the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i>, including WR Sam Bruce.

 • Mike Farrell
Nitt Clips: OL vs. DL

Nitt Clips: OL vs. DL

Many of Penn State's top offensive and defensive line targets squared off this morning at the Rivals Five-Star Challenge. Who performed well? You be t

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 • BWI Staff
Five-Star: Player updates

Five-Star: Player updates

The latest on five-star Ben Davis and others from <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i> Media Day.

 • Rivals.com
Polarizing prospects: Rankings that lacked consensus

Polarizing prospects: Rankings that lacked consensus

WR Darnell Salomon's rise to five-star status was among the changes in the new Rivals rankings that divided our analysts.

 • Rob Cassidy
Johnson ready for challenge, recruitment wide open

Johnson ready for challenge, recruitment wide open

Camden, New Jersey defensive end Ron Johnson remembers fondly his days as a middle school athlete playing running back. Now, Johnson spends his time s

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 • Brent Hubbs
Tiger targets throughout Rivals250

Tiger targets throughout Rivals250

The most recent edition of the Rivals250 has Missouri targets all over it. Get a quick breakdown here.

 • Brian Austin
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Dukes rise

Around the Mid-Atlantic: Dukes rise

With several top commits like QB Chaz Surratt, Duke is off to a fast start. Adam Friedman has the latest from the Mid-Atlantic.

 • Adam Friedman
RCS New Jersey: Top defense

RCS New Jersey: Top defense

After an MVP performance, 2016 DL Brandon Simon tops Adam Friedman's list of standouts from the <i>RCS: New Jersey</i>.

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 • Adam Friedman
RCS New Jersey: Recruiting notebook

RCS New Jersey: Recruiting notebook

No. 1 DT Rashan Gary was at the Rivals Camp Series: New Jersey</i>. Adam Friedman has the latest news in his notebook.

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 • Adam Friedman
RCS New Jersey: What we learned

RCS New Jersey: What we learned

Kelvin Harmon was the MVP among a deep group of WRs at <i>RCS New Jersey</i>. Josh Helmholdt has five things we learned.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Postcard: Receivers shine in New Jersey

Postcard: Receivers shine in New Jersey

Kelvin Harmon highlighted a deep group of WR's at <i>RCS: NJ</i>. Get highlights, interviews and more in our postcard.

 • Adam Friedman
RCS New Jersey: Johnson eyeing the Big Ten

RCS New Jersey: Johnson eyeing the Big Ten

Four-star DE Ron Johnson discusses the Big Ten schools atop his list with Rivals.com at the <I>Rivals Camp Series</I>.

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 • Rivals.com
Weekly Recruiting Wrap: Garden State of mind

Weekly Recruiting Wrap: Garden State of mind

Michigan's coaches is making bigtime inroads in the state of New Jersey (and across the Mid-Atlantic region), and surely the staff will be paying clos

 • Tim Sullivan
RCS New Jersey: What to watch for

RCS New Jersey: What to watch for

Five-star defensive lineman Rashan Gary headlines a strong group set for the <I>Rivals Camp Series</I> in New Jersey.

 • Adam Friedman
Around the Mid-Atlantic: QB dominoes

Around the Mid-Atlantic: QB dominoes

The quarterback dominoes are starting to fall in the Mid-Atlantic, impacting the timetables of prospects such as Chazz Surratt.

 • Adam Friedman
Five standouts for R100 DE Johnson

Five standouts for R100 DE Johnson

A large group of visitors from New Jersey made their way up to Michigan last weekend and one of them was Rivals100 defensive end Ron Johnson. The Wolv

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals100: No. 81-100 updates

Rivals100: No. 81-100 updates

Get the latest news on prospects ranked No. 81-100 in the R100 for 2016, including <i>RCS Miami</i> MVP Baveon Johnson.

 • Rivals.com
Rivals100 wideout to visit Notre Dame

Rivals100 wideout to visit Notre Dame

Three of the top prospects in New Jersey for the class of 2016 will drive over 10 hours next week to see Notre Dame.

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 • Andrew Ivins
BONE: Recruiting Zone

BONE: Recruiting Zone

The most up-to-date Alabama recruiting news. Check daily for the latest recruiting information.

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 • Andrew Bone
More offers for R100 DE Johnson

More offers for R100 DE Johnson

More schools are starting to offer Rivals100 defensive end Ron Johnson. The Camden, N.J. star has hauled in offers from Ole Miss, Notre Dame, Virginia

 • Adam Friedman
PSUs targets in Rivals250

PSUs targets in Rivals250

Where does Penn State stand with the prospects that it's offered in the newly released Rivals250 for the Class of 2016? Blue White Illustrated provide

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 • BWI Staff
4-star: UM likely to make cut

4-star: UM likely to make cut

This out of state DE landed a Cane offer last season - he has 15 total offers. So where does UM fit in with him? Read on.

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 • CaneSport.com Staff
Class of 2016 storylines: Mid-Atlantic

Class of 2016 storylines: Mid-Atlantic

Ohio State's success in New Jersey is among the storylines that Adam Friedman is tracking in the Mid-Atlantic for the 2016 class.

 • Adam Friedman
Johnson recaps latest Rutgers visit

Johnson recaps latest Rutgers visit

One of the top prospects in the class of 2016 took another trip to Rutgers as Camden High defensive end Ron Johnson spent his Sunday in Piscataway. Ri

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 • Shawn Brown
Unofficial visit Sunday at RU for Camden High

Unofficial visit Sunday at RU for Camden High

Yesterday was not an ordinary unofficial visit day at Rutgers. The coaching staff welcomed a half-dozen Camden High recruits, four of whom hold Rutger

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 • Shawn Brown
2016 Offers Board: Defensive Line

2016 Offers Board: Defensive Line

BWI continues our breakdown of the top Class of 2016 prospects, this time looking at the both DTs and DEs. Learn more on where the Nittany Lions stand

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 • Ryan Snyder
2016 Offers Board: QB, RB  WR

2016 Offers Board: QB, RB WR

A first look at the 2016 offers board with a focus on QB, RB and WR.

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 • Ryan Snyder
Johnson Not Satisfied With Standing

Johnson Not Satisfied With Standing

He might not be happy with his play, but DE Ron Johnson did plenty to earn a spot in the 2016 Rivals100, as well as pick up more offers.

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 • Jason Stamm
Recruit Scoop: Week 13

Recruit Scoop: Week 13

This past weekend saw the continuation of state playoff action in New York and Pennsylvania, with the latest installments of annual Thanksgiving rival

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 • Matt Hladik and Shawn Brown
OSU impresses 2016 R100 DE

OSU impresses 2016 R100 DE

New Jersey native Ron Johnson recently visited Ohio State when his hometown team, Rutgers, played in Columbus. The 2016 Rivals100 defensive end from C

 • Adam Friedman
OSU Visitors - Defense

OSU Visitors - Defense

Blue White Illustrated recruiting analyst Ryan Snyder breaks down the who's who of the many top-flight visitors set to attend the Penn State-Ohio Stat

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 • Ryan Snyder
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Hoke insurance

Around the Mid-Atlantic: Hoke insurance

Michigan commits such as R100 TE Chris Clark are wavering with Brady Hoke's shaky status. Adam Friedman discusses this and more.

 • Adam Friedman
Mind of Mike: Florida future, Cowart update

Mind of Mike: Florida future, Cowart update

The nation's No. 1 player, Byron Cowart, looks to have a new leader. Find out who and much more in this week's Mind of Mike.

 • Mike Farrell
Recruit Scoop: Week 7

Recruit Scoop: Week 7

The countdown to playoff time is on for many of Rutgers' commits and recruiting targets, and Scarlet Nation has got you covered with the latest in thi

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 • Matt Hladik and Shawn Brown
Buckeyes stand out to Rivals100 defensive end

Buckeyes stand out to Rivals100 defensive end

Camden (N.J.) and 2016 Rivals100 defensive end Ron Johnson recaps his visit to Ohio State, says three schools are standing out, talks about when he'll

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 • Miles Joseph
Recruit Scoop: Week 4

Recruit Scoop: Week 4

The first full month of high school football is drawing to a close. Check out how Rutgers' commitments and targets fared on its final weekend in the l

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 • Matt Hladik and Shawn Brown
Recruit Scoop: Week 3

Recruit Scoop: Week 3

Catch up on how Rutgers' commits and targets fared over the weekend with the latest edition of Scarlet Nation's weekly recruit scoop

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 • Matt Hladik and Shawn Brown
Recruit Scoop: Week 2

Recruit Scoop: Week 2

This week featured several huge statistical performance from Rutgers commitments and recruiting targets, and the Scarlet Nation Recruit Scoop has you

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 • Matt Hladik and Shawn Brown
Around the Mid-Atlantic: PSU looking to 2016

Around the Mid-Atlantic: PSU looking to 2016

James Franklin got good news from the NCAA but his plans likely won't change. Adam Friedman explains in Around the Mid-Atlantic.

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 • Adam Friedman
Mind of Mike: Big Ten woes, ND rises

Mind of Mike: Big Ten woes, ND rises

Can Urban Meyer and the Big Ten compete? Mike Farrell weighs in on that, Notre Dame, Byron Cowart, Ole Miss' 5-star and more.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals100 DE holds 11 offers

Rivals100 DE holds 11 offers

Camden, N.J., defensive end Ron Johnson is one of the nation's top rising junior, and he'll have a chance to justify his lofty ranking this fall.

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 • Justin Rowland
Johnson recaps PSU visit

Johnson recaps PSU visit

Rivals.com Class of 2016 four-star defensive end Ron Johnson made his way to Penn State's campus last weekend to take in the Nittany Lions' facilities

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 • Ryan Snyder
Rivals100 DE talks PSU offer, visits

Rivals100 DE talks PSU offer, visits

Rivals100 DE Ron Johnson from Camden (N.J.) is coming off one of the most significant weeks in his young recruitment, which included a scholarship off

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 • Tim Owen
Underclassmen Challenge: Top DL

Underclassmen Challenge: Top DL

Defensive end Andre Anthony was among a strong group of defensive linemen at the Rivals250 Underclassmen Challenge this weekend.

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 • Jason Howell
2016 DE interested in Mountaineers

2016 DE interested in Mountaineers

With the summer quickly becoming the closing stretch for major college football programs recruiting, the next class starts to take some priority.

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 • Anthony Krumpach
Pitt offers sophomore DE

Pitt offers sophomore DE

Ron Johnson will be among New Jersey's top 2016 prospects, and Pitt got on the offer sheet for the defensive end last week.

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 • Chris Peak
Rivals NJ Camp: Rising Stock

Rivals NJ Camp: Rising Stock

Some of the top talent in the Mid-Atlantic was on hand for the Rivals RCS New Jersey camp on Saturday in Piscataway. While there were some big names i

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 • Bobby Deren
RCS New Jersey: What to watch for

RCS New Jersey: What to watch for

Brandon Wimbush headlines a strong group of quarterbacks who will compete Saturday when the Rivals Camp Series hits New Jersey.

 • Adam Friedman