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Middletown South Star Justin Rosato Commits to Lehigh

Scott Stump|August 12, 2026|Last Updated August 12, 2026

Middletown South senior Justin Rosato, a Shore Sports Insider second-team All-Shore pick last season, announced on Wednesday that he has verbally committed to Lehigh.

Rosato shared the news on social media Wednesday, one day after appearing with this Middletown South teammates at the 2026 Shore Conference Football Media Day.

 

 

Rosato is a two-way standout at running back and defensive back for the Eagles who had 75 tackles, 8 for a loss, 3 sacks, and 5 interceptions last season, while also running for 956 yards and 9 touchdowns on his way to earning All-Class A North honors from the coaches as a junior.

“He was a captain last year and is a three-year starter who’s really a leader on both sides of the ball,” Middletown South head coach Marc Tomo said. “We’re expecting him to be the guy to help us restore the standard of Middletown South, which has been a team mantra this year.”

Rosato is one of multiple Division 1 prospects on Middletown South. Six-foot-5 senior offensive lineman Brendan Roudi has received interest from FCS and FBS programs, while 6-foot-6 sophomore offensive lineman Will Renchsler has also drawn FCS interest.

Middletown South is coming off a 4-7 season and looks to be a top contender into the realigned Class B North division this fall.

Scott Stump is the football editor and a reporter for Shore Sports Insider. He first started covering Shore Conference football in 1999 and has covered seemingly every other Shore Conference sport at some point. 

Email: scottstump25@gmail.com

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