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Tariq Hayer
Returning to Rutgers for 2026
Jr. · PG County, Md. → St. John's College HS
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Tariq Hayer
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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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 #14445
Peaked at #14445 this season.
Background
2025 (Freshman): Played in one game ... made collegiate debut at Illinois (11/1). Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Pat Ward at St. John’s College ... played defensive back during scholastic career ... earned invitation to 2025 Under Armour Next All-America game ... four-star prospect and No. 2 overal...