#50
Joe Nwachukwu
Returning to Rutgers for 2026
Somerset, N.J. → Franklin
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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 (Sophomore): Did not see game action. 2024 (Freshman): Did not see game action. Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Blair Wilson at Franklin ... played linebacker and running back during scholastic career ... finished senior season with 83 tackles and five tackles-for-loss ... also added 24 rushes...
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