By BRIAN LEWIS
June 18, 2008
Rutgers landed its 11th football recruit of the Class of 2009 when Brunnell (Ct.) High School wide receiver Mark Harrison committed to the Scarlet Knights Tuesday. The freakishly-athletic Harrison is 6-foot-4, 220-pounds and has 4.38 second speed in the 40-yard dash.
He was something of a sleeper among recruiting services, but that started changing with his jaw-dropping performances at the Big Time Showcase last month at Rutgers Stadium. The Scarlet Knights offered Wednesday and he committed the next day, choosing RU over Florida, Iowa and Syracuse.
Harrison had 40 receptions as a junior for over 800 yards and nine TDs last year; with his speed he could play wideout, and with his size could become a tight end.
He's the latest commit in the Class of 2009, which is rapidly shaping up to be coach Greg Schiano's best On The Banks. Every recruit is at least a three-star prospect according to scout.com. QB Tom Savage, RB Desmond Scott and OL Mark Brazinski _ the country's top-ranked center, who committed last Tuesday _ are all four-star prospects.
