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Toledo transfer Malachi Davis is expected to address a Rutgers pass rush that produced only 11 sacks in 2025; he arrives after recording 5.5 sacks last season and gets a favorable first matchup against UMass.

Jourdin Houston has emerged from an injury-limited freshman season as the likely starting slot receiver and a potential high-volume target for Dylan Lonergan after winning the offense's most-improved award in spring.

Louisiana Tech transfer Clay Thevenin is the primary complement to Antwan Raymond and can contribute as a receiver; Rutgers' large projected advantage over UMass should create an early opportunity to test the backfield rotation.

Rice transfer Ty Morris is expected to stabilize a linebacker unit that contributed to Rutgers' recent defensive problems; the former captain brings 88 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks from 2025.

Moshood Giwa appears positioned to claim a starting tackle role after a full developmental offseason under new line coach Jim Turner, with the UMass opener offering a manageable first test against a modest pass rush.