Jack Tabb commits to North Carolina; Rutgers looks to pull in more in-state commits.
Holy Spirit linebacker
Anthony Sarao, who played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, recently changed his verbal commitment from Stanford to the Cardinal's Pac-10 rival, USC, in light of Jim Harbaugh leaving to coach the San Francisco 49ers. Sarao is New Jersey's only prospect to commit to a Pac-10 program thus far.
Red Bank Catholic tight end
Jack Tabb made his verbal commitment to North Carolina last Friday night, picking the Tar Heels over Iowa, Arkansas and Michigan. The 6-foot-4, 240-pound senior, who plans to major in broadcast journalism, caught 21 passes for 458 yards and five touchdowns last season. He could be joined in Chapel Hill, N.C., by several New Jersey standouts who have Butch Davis' program among their finalists including: St. Peter's Prep running back
Savon Huggins, Union City offensive lineman
Josue Matias and Bergen Catholic quarterback
Tanner McEvoy.
This is a big recruiting weekend for Rutgers, as the Scarlet Knights will be hosting on-campus visits from Huggins, Paramus Catholic defensive tackle
Marquise Wright, Matias and McEvoy. Speaking of the State University, St. Peter's Prep defensive back
Sheldon Royster is said to be deciding between Rutgers and South Carolina. His Marauders' teammate, offensive lineman
Keith Lumpkin, previously gave a verbal commitment to the Scarlet Knights. Lumpkin and Huggins are considered very close friends.
Seton Hall Prep star running back
Kevin Monangai announced his plans to play for FCS power Villanova, choosing the Wildcats over offers from Central Michigan and Fordham. Rutgers and Boston College also showed interest but never offered the non-public power's all-time leading rusher, who completed his career with 4,486 yards and 69 touchdowns.
