Rutgers Secures 2026 Returns of KJ Duff and Antwan Raymond
The commitments steady Rutgers’ offense, shifting offseason attention to rebuilding the defense.
Overview
- Wide receiver KJ Duff revealed his decision during the men's basketball game against Ohio State with a jumbotron message at Jersey Mike's Arena.
- Running back Antwan Raymond said on Jan. 2 he will return after rushing for 1,241 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2025.
- Rutgers lost receiver Ian Strong on Jan. 1 when he entered the transfer portal.
- Duff posted 60 receptions for 1,084 yards and seven touchdowns last season, finishing third in Big Ten receiving yards and leading the nation in contested catches per ProFootballFocus.
- With two core playmakers back, Rutgers reinforces continuity under offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca and turns its offseason focus to defensive roster work.