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Wayne's Tyler Hayek Commits To Rutgers University
Wide receiver expected to be a big touchdown weapon for the Scarlet Knights. Hayek also reportedly had offers from Army and Robert Morris.
WAYNE, N.J. — Wayne Hills' star wide receiver Tyler Hayek committed to attending Rutgers University in the fall of 2017.
"Ultimately, I just asked myself why not?" Hayek told 247sports.com. "It's big ten football, it's close to home, and I love the coaching staff. There was no reason not to commit now."
Hayek also announced the move on Twitter. He told Scarlet Knights head coach Chris Ash about his decision at Rutgers' 7-on-7 passing camp this weekend, according to 247sports.com.
Extremely excited to announce that I have verbally committed to play D1 football at Rutgers University #B1G #AshEra pic.twitter.com/wpjsu5TjDd
— Ty (@Tylerhayek0) June 25, 2016
Hayek is a big, tall receiver at 6 foot 4 inches and 185 pounds. A member of the class of 2017, he also plays safety in high school. According to 247 sports, Hayek also received offers from Army, Stony Brook, and Robert Morris.
#Rutgers fans, here is a one-on-one I had in my phone of ur latest WR commit Tyler Hayek.. from Peddie camp. pic.twitter.com/gTH7mLcFwo
— Todderick Hunt (@TodderickHunt) June 26, 2016
Hayek is not ranked by 247sports or ESPN, although it is likely he will end up as three-star recruit.
Hayek played his first two years of high school football at St. Joseph before transferring to Wayne Hills prior to last year, NJ.com reported.
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