Overview
- A source confirmed late Wednesday that Duff underwent surgery for a high-ankle sprain and will miss Rutgers’ final three games of the 2026 season.
- Duff compiled 45 catches for 774 yards and nine touchdowns in eight games and left the Oct. 31 loss to Michigan with the injury and did not return.
- His absence removes Rutgers’ leading offensive weapon during a 2-7 season with remaining games against Nebraska, Penn State and Michigan State.
- Duff remains viewed as a potential first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft and is expected to begin full football activity in early January to prepare.
- Duff followed a 2025 breakout season of 1,084 yards and his surgery is widely described by reporters as a disappointing end to a standout college run for the 6-foot-6 receiver.