Shore stars sign with Division I programs during early signing period
Several of the Shore Conference’s top seniors officially signed with their future college homes on Wednesday during the opening day of the early signing period.
The top commits included Toms River North offensive lineman Jaelyne Matthews, Donovan Catholic RB/WR Michael Thomas III and Matawan offensive lineman Jayden Elijah, who all signed with Rutgers.
Barnegat linebacker Cole Toddings, the program’s all-time leading tackler, signed with Colgate, and so did Manasquan offensive lineman Adam Murphy. Pinelands offensive lineman Jayden Hadzovic is headed to the Ivy League after signing with Princeton, and Thomas’ Donovan Catholic teammate, offensive lineman James Aldrich, signed with Wagner.
Check out the scenes from the signings on Dec. 4.
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Can’t stop Mike ‼️
You can find him in an end zone near you!@DCFutureMT3 | #CHOP pic.twitter.com/aeQzyT7198
— Rutgers Football (@RFootball) December 4, 2024
Donovan Catholic’s Michael Thomas III signed with Rutgers (Photo courtesy of Dan Curcione)
Donovan Catholic lineman James Aldrich signed with Wagner. (Photo courtesy of Dan Curcione)
Congrats Jayden on signing with Rutgers. @MARSDAthletics @MatawanHS @MARSDNJ pic.twitter.com/kAmWt3ouRU
— Matawan Regional High School Football (@MatawanFootball) December 5, 2024
Another stud from the Shore🔥🌊
Welcome to the 315 @adammurph68!#GoGate pic.twitter.com/AWh1CZW157
— Colgate Football (@ColgateFB) December 4, 2024
Very proud of this young man. A fantastic human being and phenomenal football player. Colgate is getting a good one in Cole Toddings. Congratulations! #ALLIN@bengalpride67 @ROBMSFootball @JrBengalsYFC @ColgateFB pic.twitter.com/Tl8KxBysnn
— Barnegat Football (@CoachCovine) December 4, 2024
