Gavin O’Brien
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Michael Campanile | Prep Lacrosse Scout
Rutgers may have landed one of the biggest steals in the 2027 class with the commitment of
Gavin O’Brien
Gavin
O’Brien
6'0" | A/M
Northport | 2027
NY
. The 6’0 midfielder/attackman piled up 41 goals and 36 assists during his sophomore season at Northport, then carried that momentum into an impressive summer across multiple events.
O’Brien can hurt defenses in a variety of ways. He stretches the field with an outside shot delivered from an unorthodox sidearm release, and he’s just as dangerous inside with creativity and deception around the crease. When he played attack in the spring, he showed impressive vision and unselfishness as a feeder, while also demonstrating a knack for getting to the middle and generating high-quality chances.
What makes O’Brien such an exciting pickup for the Scarlet Knights is his versatility—he can impact a game at both attack and midfield—and the fact that he’s still growing into his frame after his growth spurt. With his blend of scoring, playmaking, and upside, O’Brien has all the makings of an underrated find who could develop into a key piece for Rutgers.
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