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KJ Duff turns down big-money suitors, stays at Rutgers as potential 1st-round NFL prospect
Rutgers kept the 6-foot-6 receiver with a seven-figure NIL deal as he returns after a 60-catch, 1,084-yard breakout season.
- Rutgers retained projected first-round NFL pick KJ Duff with a reported seven-figure NIL deal, securing the 6-foot-6 wide receiver despite interest from other Power Four programs.
- Head coach Greg Schiano admitted concern about losing his top receiver to rival schools, but Duff ultimately chose to stay, citing his trust in the coaching staff and desire to finish what he started.
- Returning for his junior year, the 6-foot-6 receiver caught 60 passes for 1,084 yards and seven touchdowns last season, leading the nation in contested 50-50 ball catches.
- Running back Antwan Raymond returns after gaining more than 1,200 yards last season, helping alleviate defensive attention from Duff, while transfer Dylan Lonergan secured the starting quarterback role.
- While teammate Ian Strong transferred to Cal, Duff remains focused on his NFL prospects, working to mentor younger receivers under wide receivers coach Dave Brock.
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KJ Duff turns down big-money suitors, stays at Rutgers as potential 1st-round NFL prospect
KJ Duff decided to stay at Rutgers for his junior year after a breakout season where he caught 60 passes for 1,084 yards and seven touchdowns.
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