Ben Black
Ben Black
Moves the chains on third down. Second year in the Rutgers receiving corps, same address the whole way. The receipt: 56 rec yds, 4 receptions against Purdue — Week 9, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- positional archetype classification
- seasons on the roster
- game log
Career Arc
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Greg Schiano
Career stats
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 3 · 2025
W 60–10
vs Norfolk State
3 rec · 56 yds · 1 TD
Dominant 50-point win at home against Norfolk State.
How he plays
Play style
Reliable target who converts on critical downs. Not flashy; consistently productive.
CFB Index positional classification
2026 Outlook
Rutgers
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Rutgers
Returning around him
- 67% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 1 Rutgers player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +0 net (15 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Rutgers · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #53 · 2026 recruiting class #36
DNA match
Player DNA
Possession Receiver
Reliable target who converts on critical downs. Not flashy; consistently productive.
His 2024 production profile sits closest to Michael Hetzel’s 2023 season.
Matches Michael on
Differs from Michael on
Not enough data yet for this comparison.
As a freshman, his production profile tracks closest to Roshauud Paul's freshman season at Arkansas State (2020).
Matches Roshauud on
Differs from Roshauud on
Development
Development Trajectory · receiving yards
2024–2025-24%
Sharp dropoff (-24%) — career inflection point.
Background
2025 Academic All-Big Ten 2025 (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games with three starts at wide receiver ... named to the Academic All-Big Ten list (12/10) ... totaled eight receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown ... had six kickoff returns for 125 yards with a long of 29 and recovered a fumble on...