Talan Shields
Sophomore long snapper on Rutgers's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 200 lb · Tarpon Springs, FL · Tarpon Springs
The story
2 long snapper on Rutgers's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
Talan Shields
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Greg Schiano
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rutgers
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Long snapper · 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 #48 · 2026 recruiting class #36
Background
2025 (Freshman at Southeastern): Did not see game action. Prior to College: Played for coach Jeremy Frioud at Tarpon Springs ... rated as a 4.5-star long snapper by Rubio Long Snapping ... also competed in golf and track and field at the scholastic level. Major: Ecology, Evolution and Natural Res...