2026 SEASON
Rutgers
Big Ten
Rutgers added 20 players and lost 18 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is +2.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which Rutgers players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 9, 2026, the Rutgers players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Sean Ashenfelder (QB, 56), AJ Surace (QB, 43), and Edd Guerrier (RB, 41). The roster average is 15.0 across 133 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has Rutgers gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- Rutgers has added 20 players and lost 18 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of +2.
- Who is Rutgers's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Dylan Lonergan (QB, from Boston College) at $711,000.
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Incoming Transfers
20
Outgoing Transfers
18
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL | 2 | 5 | +$1.6M |
| QB | 0 | 1 | +$711K |
| OL | 4 | 2 | -$417K |
| WR | 2 | 2 | -$342K |
| DB | 3 | 5 | -$325K |
| RB | 3 | 1 | +$279K |
| TE | 0 | 1 | +$189K |
| LB | 2 | 3 | +$179K |
| Other | 2 | 0 | -$72K |
2026 Depth Chart
ProjectedThis is a projection, not an official team release. The order uses the current roster, recent production, and player usage. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Roster Risk
OffenseAverage TVS
16/100
DefenseAverage TVS
14/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
12/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Sean Ashenfelder QBVery high
100th
AJ Surace QBHigh
97th
Edd Guerrier RBHigh
97th
Michael Thomas III WRHigh
96th
MJ Johnson LBHigh
96th
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
14-20Head coaches
2026 coaching staff
- Greg SchianoHead Coach
- Damiere ShawAssociate Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs
- Kirk CiarroccaOffensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
- Travis JohansenDefensive Coordinator
- Eddie AllenSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Matt SchianoAssistant Quarterbacks
- Steve ThamesAssistant Running Backs
- John SchianoAssistant Safeties
- Jake BahrAssistant Special Teams
- Milton CorderoAssistant Wide Receivers
- Eric FinneyCornerbacks
- Dennis Dottin-CarterDefensive Line
- Luke CarrezolaDefensive Tackles
- Elijah HodgeLinebackers
- Jim TurnerOffensive Line
- Adam CoxSafeties
- Scott ValloneTight Ends
- Dave BrockWide Receivers
- Jamaal WestermanAssistant Strength and Conditioning
- Joe GilfedderAssistant Strength and Conditioning
- Kamali O'BrianAssistant Strength and Conditioning
- Mike TufoAssistant Strength and Conditioning
2026 Recruiting Class
15 commits#276
Dyzier CarterWR
Mineral, VA
#361
Rinaldo CallawayEDGE
Macon, GA
#362
Wydeek CollierATH
Philadelphia, PA
#385
Messiah TilsonS
Rockford, IL
#425
Jared SmithIOL
Stockbridge, GA
#603
Brandon MurrayCB
Haymarket, VA
#1131
Joey KopecLB
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
#1158
Sebastian CruzS
Orange Park, FL
#1158
Cameron GreeneOT
Richland, NJ
#1227
Michael DukesRB
Detroit, MI
#1274
Tanner RaymondLB
Wallingford, CT
#1274
Reece BeckDL
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
#1320
Jermaine PolkDL
Toledo, OH
#1396
RJ WortmanATH
Colonia, NJ
#1500
Brady OwensTE
Arlington, VA
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
134 of 134High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
JJ Conyers
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