Rutgers is looking to bounce back from a five-win season last fall.
The good news is that the Scarlet Knights have some playmakers on the offensive side of the ball — and they are being recognized for their athletic ability.
Rutgers saw two players land on the annual ranking of the freakiest players in college football, put together by Bruce Feldman of The Athletic.
Wide receiver KJ Duff and offensive guard Kobe Asamoah landed on the ‘Freaks List.’
It is no surprise to see Duff on the list at No. 21
after a breakout campaign in 2025. He established himself as a legitimate No. 1 wide receiver in the Big Ten for the upcoming season.
“One of the most impressive players the Scarlet Knights have ever had, the 6-6, 225-pounder is coming off a breakout sophomore season in which he made 60 catches for 1,084 yards and seven TDs. He also led the country with 22 contested catches, according to PFF. This summer, Duff ran a 4.16 shuttle time, which backed up some impressive agility. He did a 10-3 broad jump.”
Asamoah has become a staple along the offensive line at Rutgers as well. He allowed just 11 pressures last year on his way to Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors.
The offensive line has become a strength for Greg Schiano over the years and that continues here with Asamoah being at the forefront.
“He’s started 25 games at right guard the past two seasons and has emerged as one of the better linemen in the Big Ten. Asamoah has some impressive measurables and strength numbers. The 6-2, 310-pounder’s got excellent length with a 6-10 wingspan, 34-inch arms and 10 5/8-inch hands. This offseason, he squatted 605 pounds and performed pull-ups at 305 pounds with an additional 105 pounds attached.”
Rutgers begins the season on September 3 as former defensive coordinator Joe Harasymiak and UMass comes to town.
