Alijah Clark

Photo by: Ben Solomon/Rutgers Athletics

Photo by: Gabby Ricciardi/Rutgers Athletics

Position:
DB
Class:
Freshman
Ht./Wt.:
6-1 / 195
Hometown:
Camden, N.J.
High School:
Camden

2021 (Freshman): Played in seven games ... totaled six tackles with an interception ... added three stops at Northwestern (10/16) ... contributed two tackles against No. 11 Ohio State (10/2) ... made collegiate debut in the win over Temple (9/4).

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Dwayne Savage at Camden ... played wide receiver and defensive back for the Panthers ... produced 21 receptions for 357 yards and four touchdowns on offense during abbreviated 2020 season ... also totaled 22 tackles on defense ... first team all-group and third-team all-state by The Star-Ledger ... second team all-state by USA Today ... recorded 35 tackles, seven pass breakups and five interceptions on defense, along with 285 yards receiving and seven touchdowns as a junior in 2019 ... helped Camden to eight wins during junior campaign ... 2019 Second Team All-West Jersey Football League Constitution Division on defense by The Star-Ledger ... a four-star and top-250 national recruit by Rivals ... four-star signee and No. 5 overall player in New Jersey by 247Sports.