Wayne Hills Brendan Devera Commits To Rutgers University

WAYNE, N.J. — Wayne Hills first team all-state linebacker Brendan Devera has committed to playing football at Rutgers University.

Devera reportedly committed to Rutgers just hours after receiving an offer from the Scarlet Knights' offensive coordinator Jerry Kill, NJ.com reported.

Devera told the website that he picked Rutgers "because it's Big 10 football" and he will "get to play big-time teams, and I'm a competitor."

"I want to play against the best and I have the best opportunity to show my talents," the 6-foot-1, 235-pound Devera told NJ.com. "And coach Kill told me I literally have to screw up to not start as a true freshman. That's why I'm so fired up."

Devera helped Wayne Hills win its ninth state group championship in December over crosstown rival Wayne Valley. He had 2,225 passing yards and 37 passing touchdowns, 517 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns, NJ.com reported. On defense he had 86 tackles, two sacks and three forced fumbles.

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Photo: Brendan Devera — YouTube screenshot