Rutgers Transfer to Watch on Opening Night: Bradlee Jones
- Citadel transfer Bradlee Jones is a key candidate in Rutgers' rebuilt cornerback group after three 2025 starters departed, and Greg Schiano said he is highly confident Jones can handle the move to the Big Ten.
- Jones brings 35 consecutive games, 23 starts, 106 tackles and 19 pass breakups from The Citadel, giving Rutgers an experienced option despite the jump from the FCS level.
- Jones owns a 10.31-second 100-meter time and added 10 pounds to reach 185, while daily work against receiver KJ Duff has tested his coverage before the opener.
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Rutgers Football reveals five new team captains
- KJ Duff enters the UMass opener as Rutgers' most established offensive playmaker after a 1,000-yard season that included a national-best 22 contested catches.
- Right guard Kwabena Asamoah provides continuity on an otherwise changing offensive line after starting all 25 games over the past two seasons and allowing 11 pressures in 2025.
- Drake transfer Sean Allison became a captain only months after arriving and is expected to lead the rebuilt linebacker room after recording 126 tackles and eight tackles for loss last season.
- Former receiver Jesse Ofurie has completed his move to defense and will start at Rutgers' STUDS position after earning the program's most-improved defensive-player award in spring.
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