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Taysir Mack, a 6-1, 170-pound class of 2016 wide receiver from
Grand Street Campus high school (Brooklyn, N.Y.), picked up an offer from Rutgers while competing at the annual Rutgers 7-on-7 Passing Camp. At the time, he was out on one of Rutgers' playing fields doing what he does best.
"They didn't speak to me, they spoke to my mother," said Mack. "I was playing in the game and when I got back, everybody was like, 'Congratulations.' And I was like, 'Congratulations on what?' I was just trying to play the game and enjoy it."
Mack discussed how it felt to receive his first tender.
"It's my first offer," he said. "I'm going into my junior year. I didn't even know what to think. I was like 'Wow.' Now, I've just got to work hard and stay on top of it because things like that come and go."
Mack also shared his opinion of the Rutgers football program.
"It's a good school," he said. "It's in the Big Ten. I like the school. My sister is going there (and will be a freshman next year) and it's not far from home."
Mack's teammate Kamaal Seymour, a rising senior, is currently committed to the Scarlet Knights.
"I have a lot of chemistry with Kamaal. He was talking to me like, 'You should go there.' And I was listening to what he was saying because he knows a lot about the school. I'd like to learn more about the history of it, the background and everything that comes with it.
"But he told me that they had a good program and the coaches treat you like family. He said they are like a big group, like a family, and that sounds a lot like my team."
Mack attended the first installation of Rutgers Friday Knights Skills camp a month prior to receiving his offer. There, he ran a 4.52-second 40-yard dash.
His performance at that event combined with his passing camp showcase put Mack in position for a fruitful recruitment. However, no additional schools have shown interest as of yet.
Mack explained why schools throughout the Northeast will likely soon take notice of his talents.
"I believe I have strong hands, the ability to go get the ball, I can outrun anybody and I have quick feet," he said.
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