For the second time in two months, Rutgers has added a transfer from a Big Ten football program.
Back in May, Rutgers confirmed that Nebraska quarterback Noah Vedral had officially been added to RU’s football roster. Two months later, Aaron Lewis took to Twitter to confirm that he, too, is headed to Piscataway. Last week, it was reported that the Michigan defensive end had entered the NCAA transfer database.
The move serves as a homecoming as Lewis played his high school football in the state.
“After deep discussions with my family, I’ve decided it’s best for me to continue my academic and athletic career at Rutgers University where I will be closer to home,” Lewis wrote.
Lewis’ decision to play closer to home was triggered by his ailing mother. It’s expected the lineman will seek a waiver that would grant him immediate eligibility for the Scarlet Knights.
After deep discussions with my family, I’ve decided it’s best for me to continue my academic and athletic career at Rutgers University where I will be closer to home. @RUCoachFran @CoachPanagos @GregSchiano pic.twitter.com/RMp1tVAC61
— aaron.lewis (@aaron_lewis71) July 20, 2020
In addition to the tweet from Lewis, the Rutgers football program also confirmed the signing.
Lewis was a three-star member of the Class of 2020 for the Wolverines. He was rated as the No. 14 prospect in the state of New Jersey regardless of position.
The defensive lineman was an early enrollee who was on campus when the pandemic hit in March. He would’ve participated in spring practice had it not been canceled because of the virus.
If Lewis has to sit out the 2020 season, he’ll have four years of eligibility he can begin using in 2021. If a waiver is granted, he’d have five years to play four.