Jayden Elijah is a three-star recruit from Matawan, NJ, out of Matawan Regional (No. 889 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Rutgers's 8 games this season.
Where Elijah comes from
- Matawan, NJ
- Matawan Regional
- Within 25 miles of SHI Stadium
- Three-star, No. 889 in the 2025 class.
- On the Rutgers roster since 2025
Where Elijah fits
Rutgers lists 26 offensive linemen this season.
Rutgers offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 35th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Rutgers is 2-6. Next: at Wisconsin, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Rutgers -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 35th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Rutgers has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman.
Two seasons at Rutgers
- 2026 Rutgers SchianoYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Rutgers SchianoYear 1 · Games –
- High school Matawan RegionalMatawan, NJ · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 889 in the 2025 class. Signed with Rutgers.
2025
- Signed with RutgersThree-star, out of Matawan Regional
