Rutgers beats out SEC program for local recruit who plays key position

Penn State recruits, Sept. 7, 2024

Three-star defensive lineman Tavian Branch, seen here on a visit to Penn State, committed to Rutgers on Tuesday. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.comPennLive

Rutgers has beat out an SEC program for a major recruiting target at a key position.

Tavian Branch, a three-star defensive lineman from Pennsylvania, committed to the Scarlet Knights on Tuesday at a ceremony at his high school.

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