Rutgers Scarlet Knights Depth Chart

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78
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73
DEF
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Matchup
Big Ten0-2 (2026)#36 Recruiting44% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 10
    74
    AJ SuraceRS SO
    Starter
  2. 6
    61
    Sean AshenfelderRS FR
RB
  1. 3
    86
    Antwan RaymondJR
    Starter
  2. 9
    80
    Clay TheveninRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 20
    70
    Ja'shon BenjaminSR
WR-X
  1. 2
    79
    Ben Black IIIJR
    Starter
  2. 80
    72
    Michael Thomas IIIRS FR
  3. 14
    67
    Sah'nye DegraffenreidtRS FR
WR-Z
  1. 8
    87
    KJ DuffJR
    Starter
  2. 5
    63
    Vernon Allen IIIRS FR
  3. 1
    63
    Famah ToureRS JR
SLOT
  1. 4
    79
    Jourdin HoustonRS FR
    Starter
  2. 0
    65
    Dyzier CarterFR
TE
  1. 11
    67
    Logan BlakeRS JR
    Starter
  2. 24
    67
    Ben RothhaarRS FR
  3. 85
    67
    Kam AnthonyRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 56
    71
    Tyler NeedhamRS SR
    Starter
  2. 54
    71
    Everett SmallRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 77
    67
    Kenny JonesRS SO
LG
  1. 67
    79
    Chris VignaRS FR
    Starter
  2. 76
    73
    Dantae ChinRS SR
  3. 55
    67
    Nick OliveiraRS JR
C
  1. 73
    71
    Terrence SalamiRS SR
    Starter
  2. 53
    65
    Hank ZilinskasRS JR/TR
RG
  1. 69
    79
    Kwabena AsamoahRS SR
    Starter
  2. 57
    65
    Isaiah CookRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 74
    71
    Moshood GiwaRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 68
    65
    Ryder LangsdaleRS SR/TR

Next game kickoff time

Rutgers Scarlet Knights plays USC at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachGreg Schianosince 2020
Offensive CoordinatorKirk Ciarrocca
Defensive CoordinatorTravis Johansen

What's Next

Who do they play next?vs USC · Sat, Sep 19 · 03:30 PM ETWho's starting at QB?AJ Surace — starting quarterback for RutgersHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Rutgers
2026 Schedule

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    Team Analysis
    WHY #87 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-2.0 pts

    Lost to Massachusetts Minutemen, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

    2025 SP+: -3.6

    85%

    Roster talent: 65th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #36 national

    6%

    Returning production: 44%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    12 adds in two-deep · avg 72 OVR · top add: M. Davis (DE, 81, from Toledo)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach RutgersTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Rutgers?

    Rutgers Scarlet Knights starting lineup

    AJ Surace is the projected starting quarterback for Rutgers as of September 16, 2026. Sean Ashenfelder is listed second.

    Rutgers also projects Antwan Raymond at running back, Ben Black III at wide receiver and Logan Blake at tight end.

    The full Rutgers Scarlet Knights two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    AJ Surace · QBAntwan Raymond · RBBen Black III · WR-XLogan Blake · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Rutgers's starting quarterback?
    AJ Surace is the projected starting quarterback for Rutgers as of September 16, 2026. Sean Ashenfelder is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Rutgers?
    Antwan Raymond is the projected starter at running back for Rutgers, with Clay Thevenin listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Rutgers?
    Ben Black III is the projected starter at wide receiver for Rutgers, with Michael Thomas III listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Rutgers?
    Logan Blake is the projected starter at tight end for Rutgers, with Ben Rothhaar listed second.
    When was the Rutgers Scarlet Knights depth chart last updated?
    The Rutgers Scarlet Knights depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Rutgers's record last season?
    Rutgers Scarlet Knights finished 5-7 (2-7 in Big Ten play).
    When does Rutgers Scarlet Knights play next?
    Rutgers Scarlet Knights plays USC at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

    Full Rutgers roster

    Every player on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Ben Black III, Michael Thomas III, Sah'nye Degraffenreidt

    WR: KJ Duff, Vernon Allen III, Famah Toure

    WR: Jourdin Houston, Dyzier Carter

    LT: Tyler Needham, Everett Small, Kenny Jones

    LG: Chris Vigna, Dantae Chin, Nick Oliveira

    C: Terrence Salami, Hank Zilinskas

    RG: Kwabena Asamoah, Isaiah Cook

    RT: Moshood Giwa, Ryder Langsdale

    TE: Logan Blake, Ben Rothhaar, Kam Anthony

    QB: AJ Surace, Sean Ashenfelder

    RB: Antwan Raymond, Clay Thevenin, Ja'shon Benjamin

    Defense

    DE: Sekou Kromah, Farell Gnago, DJ Allen

    DT: Rondo Porter, Doug Blue-Eli, Jermaine Polk

    DT: Keshon Griffin, Zaire Angoy, Jaedin Lee

    DE: Malachi Davis, J'Dan Burnett, Rinaldo Callaway III

    WLB: Sean Allison, Abram Wright, DJ McClary

    MLB: Ty Morris, Moses Walker, Kamar Archie

    CB: Bradlee Jones, Mikey Munn

    SS: Latrell Noel, Sage Clawges, Davoun Fuse

    FS: Chris Joines, Tariq Hayer

    CB: Kevin Levy, Zahmir Dawud

    NB: Jesse Ofurie, DK Gilley, Kevyn Humes

    RES: Kaj Sanders, Dylan Lonergan

    Special Teams

    PT: Jakob Anderson

    PK: Dane Pizzaro, Jai Patel

    KO: Jack Scullion, Dane Pizzaro

    LS: Michael O'Connor

    H: Jakob Anderson

    PR: Quentin Redding, KJ Duff

    KR: Ben Black III, Ja'shon Benjamin