Former UNC DB Patrice Rene Transfers To Rutgers

Posted Jan 14, 2021
Former North Carolina defensive back Patrice Rene was a former Rutgers commit and after spending the past five seasons as a Tar Heel, Rene will transfer to Rutgers with one season of eligibility remaining. His other finalist was Auburn. Rene is a native of Ottawa, Canada, and Rutgers linebackers coach Bob Fraser had previously recruited Rene out of Canada. (247 Sports)

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