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Shawn Purcell
Returning to Rutgers for 2026
Jr. · Manville, N.J. → Manville
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Shawn Purcell
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rutgers
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · 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
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #13964
Peaked at #13964 this season.
Background
2025 (Junior): Did not see game action. 2024 (Sophomore): Did not see game action. 2023 (Freshman): Did not see game action. Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Patrick Gorbatuk at Manville ... played running back and defensive back for the Mustangs … finished scholastic career with 2,608 rushing yards...