Gibson Flips to Rutgers Early | Rutgers Scarlet News

Rutgers just pulled off a massive recruiting coup, snagging four-star running back Aiden Gibson—originally headed to Penn State in 2027—now enrolling early for the 2026 season. Ranked No. 8 among RBs and No. 142 overall in the 2027 class, Gibson is Rutgers’ highest-ranked recruit for that year and arrives sooner than expected. Having visited Rutgers before committing elsewhere, Gibson’s flip speaks volumes about the Scarlet Knights’ growing appeal. With NFL-caliber backs like Isiah Pacheco and Kyle Monangai in their alumni hall of fame and Antwan Raymond returning for another strong season, Gibson joins a proven pipeline. This move signals Rutgers’ serious push to elevate their program—and gives them a major boost for the 2026 season and beyond. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3173044ad875749f