#49
Evan Ward
Returning to Rutgers for 2026
Rutherford, N.J. → Rutherford
via scarletknights.com ↗Evan Ward
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Greg Schiano
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rutgers
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Rutgers
Returning around him
- 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
Background
2025 Academic All-Big Ten 2024 Academic All-Big Ten 2023 Academic All-Big Ten 2025 (Senior): Did not see game action ... named to the Academic All-Big Ten list (12/10) for the third time. 2024 (Senior): Did not see game action ... named to the Academic All-Big Ten list (12/12) for the second time...
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology