Rutgers football checks-in with Connecticut prospect David Rivera

David Rivera got a visit from Rutgers football at his Connecticut high school on Monday, this as the Big Ten program is continuing to build a relationship with the prospect.

A 6-foot-3, 285-pound interior defensive lineman from Waterbury Career Academy (Waterbury, Connecticut), R ivera was offered in late February by Syracuse. To date, that is his first and only Power Five offer.

Rivera’s production is certainly impressive. Last year as a junior , he had 72 total tackles and 18 tackles for a loss. He added five sacks, nine quarterback hurries, a pass defended and two fumble recoveries as well.

But things with Rutgers appear to be progressing with Rivera slated to attend a June camp. In addition, Charlie Noonan visited Rivera at school on Monday.

Noonan is a defensive line assistant with Rutgers. He is a former letterwinner and team captain of the Scarlet Knights.

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Following his standout career at Rutgers, Noonan signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.