Three-star Florida defensive lineman Derry ‘Chuck’ Norris Jr. is likely one of the most up-to-date presents despatched out by Rutgers soccer. Following the provide late final week, Norris is already planning on a go to to the Scarlet Knights this spring.
Norris, from Spruce Creek (Port Orange, Florida) has pulled in some spectacular presents. The category of 2025 standout has been prolonged by Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Iowa State, Louisville, Minnesota, North Carolina State, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Syracuse and Virginia Tech amongst others.
At 6-foot-3 and 265 kilos, Norris has good measurement to play within the Massive Ten. Per 247Sports, he’s a three-star and ranked the No. 51 defensive lineman within the nation and the No. 69 participant in Florida.
Norris broke down his latest provide from Rutgers soccer throughout an interview this previous weekend. He spoke of the connection that’s beginning to develop with Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano together with Colin Ferrell (line of defense) and Julian Campenni (defensive ends).
“It began with an awesome dialog with coach Ferrell and coach Camp,” Norris informed Rutgers Wire on Saturday.
“Through the dialog, they talked to me about their backgrounds and the that means of coach Schiano’s saying F.A.M.I.L.Y. and CHOP.
“It was an awesome feeling understanding that Rutgers provided me as a result of the system they’ve the place the employees has to undergo the pinnacle coach to supply a child as an alternative of them simply being handed out.”
In 10 video games performed this fall, he had 63 whole tackles together with 12.5 tackles for a loss. He additionally had seven sacks.
And, Norris additionally noticed a while on the offensive aspect of the ball as a working again. He had 86 dashing yards and a landing on 5 carries.
Rutgers appears to have Norris intrigued, with a go to this spring trying more likely to occur.
“Positively,” Norris stated when requested a few go to.
“I’ve to see what the ambiance is like.”
When it comes to his different spring visits, Norris is eyeing journeys this spring and already has three official visits deliberate (Georgia Tech on Could 31-June 2, North Carolina State on June 7-9 and Purdue on June 20-23).
“The schooling, most significantly and the connection with the coaches,” Norris stated of his priorities in his recruitment.
“One other factor I search for is how robust is a workforce outdoors of soccer.”
Story initially appeared on Rutgers Wire