Rutgers commit Jackson Albright is spending his summer the right way: getting bigger, getting stronger and staying connected with the Scarlet Knights.
The three-star offensive lineman has been pledged to Rutgers for more than a month, and the communication with the staff has not slowed down. Albright said the relationship-building has stayed steady, and the personal touches have stood out.
"I have weekly communication with my coaches at Rutgers. It's nice to continue to build the relationships," Albright told Scarlet Nation.
"I had a birthday last week and several coaches and staff reached out - which was really appreciated. I can't wait to officially join the team in January."
That future arrival is part of the plan, but for now Albright is locked in on the present. At 6-foot-5 and 317 pounds, he’s already added a few pounds through summer work, and the focus has been on turning that frame into even more power and movement.
"(The) Offseason has been very productive. I travel a minimum of three days a week to State College to train with my trainer, Rob Oshinskie, Victory Sports and Fitness," Albright said.
"We've continued to work on increasing my muscle mass and improving my speed and agility. My high school team also has regular summer practices as well. On my off days I've been running hills, working on my conditioning."
The results have shown up in how he feels heading into his senior year. Albright, ranked the No. 93 interior offensive lineman in the class of 2027, said the work has put him in a better place physically than he’s been in before.
"Going into my senior season I feel like I'm in the best shape compared to my other seasons," Albright said.
"Overall I feel a lot stronger. My legs have definitely improved. I've worked hard to maintain my weight and increase my muscle mass."
Albright also made a recent return to Rutgers in late June for the 'Big Man Camp,' and he wasn’t alone. His younger brother, Jaden Albright, a 6-foot-3, 280-pound prospect in the class of 2029, was there too.
The two got time around offensive line coach Jim Turner, and Jackson came away impressed by the energy and instruction.
"I love coach Turner's passion for his players and the sport. Even during the short timeframe at the 'Big Man Camp' I learned from him. I know under his leadership I am going to improve and grow a lot," Jackson Albright said.
"The energy of the camp was amazing. Coach Turner had everyone doing Rutgers chants.
My brother attended camp for the first time and it was great to share the field with him. Learned a lot and really nice to be back on campus and see everyone.
Every time I'm back on campus it feels more like home."
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