Is Ben Black III starting?
Ben Black III is the projected starter at WR-X for Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Ben Black III is the projected starting WR-X on a Average Rutgers — 80 OVR.
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The Story
Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Mallard Creek, ranked #1,199 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 8 catches, 119 yards, 1 TD. That's 4% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 80 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #2
- Class
- JR
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 119 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 157 | 1 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8608
- National Rank
- #1199
- High School
- Mallard Creek
- Hometown
- Charlotte, NC
Why this rating?
On a 79-rated offense; 50th-percentile production (×0.85 for competition level) put them +1 vs unit starters → 80.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at WR-X · Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- 1280Ben Black IIIStarter
- 28073Michael Thomas III
- 31468Sah'nye Degraffenreidt
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.