Four-star guard Rowan Byrne updates on season-ending injury, his recruitment and interest in Rutgers football
Rowan Byrne’s recruitment continues to build momentum, this as the four-star offensive lineman is looking to cutdown his offer list in the coming weeks.
At 6-foot-5 and 295 pounds, Byrne was impressive in the first half of his junior season for Iona Prep (New Rochelle, New York). He fractured his fibula and had a grade III high ankle sprain back in early October.
Byrne is one of the top offensive linemen in the nation. At 6-foot-6 and 295 pounds, Byrne is solidly built. He moves well and can pull.
He has good strength and his hips are impressive. He finishes his blocks well and plays to the whistle.
The top player in New York in 2025, Byrne is the No. 13 interior offensive lineman in the nation. He played both left and right tackle last season for Iona Prep.
Currently, Byrne holds offers from Baylor, Boston College, Duke, Florida State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Rutgers among others.
Scroll down and check out what Rowan Byrne had to say about his recruitment, his injury last fall and where Rutgers stands in all of this!
Rowan Byrne on how he is doing after his junior season ended due to injury
“Pretty well. I got injured midway through this year and I’m almost done with physical therapy which is great.
“Physical therapy has gone really well so far only a few more weeks til I’m back 100 percent.”
Rowan Byrne on where things stand in his recruitment
“I’d say figuring out my top schools. Moving forward that way and narrowing it down…(to) about six to eight schools…within the next month or two.”
Rowan Byrne on where things stand with Rutgers football
“Good, they stand highly in my recruitment.”
Rowan Byrne on why Rutgers is doing well in his recruitment
“Definitely my relationship with the staff and the way they played on the field this year. (A) Superphysical team with really well-developed players.”
Rowan Byrne on how the Rutgers football Pinstripe Bowl win over Miami impacts him
“Yeah, that definitely had an impact on me. Miami is a good team and they beat them pretty-handedly. They ran the ball really well it was definitely great to see.
“It showed how they are a really physical team now and showed where they are. They have a good football program.”
Rowan Byrne on his relationship with Rutgers football offensive line coach Pat Flaherty
“We have a really good relationship, I have worked with him at camp, seen him coach. I know he is an awesome offensive line coach. And personally, he is a great guy I have got a great relationship with.”
Rowan Byrne on if he knows that any teams will definitely make the cutdown
“I have an idea of who it will be now but I still need some more time to figure that all out.”
