Rutgers Flips 4-Star RB Aiden Gibson From Penn State | Remembering Jamil Merrell | Ep. 8

Rutgers football secured a major recruiting victory by flipping four-star running back Aiden Gibson from Big Ten rival Penn State. Gibson, previously ranked among the nation’s top 150 prospects in the 2027 class, reclassified to 2026 and is expected to join the Scarlet Knights earlier than initially anticipated. In Episode 8 of The Ed Blair Report, I examine how Rutgers’ long-standing relationship with Gibson helped deliver one of the program’s biggest recruiting wins and what his arrival could mean for the Scarlet Knights’ backfield. Later in the episode, we remember former Rutgers captain Jamil Merrell, who passed away July 7 at age 36. Merrell’s leadership extended beyond his playing career as he continued mentoring young athletes through coaching and player development. Subscribe for more Rutgers football and basketball coverage. Read my Rutgers articles OnSI: https://www.si.com/college/rutgers/au...