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Politi- KJ Duff Aspires to be the Face of Rutgers Football

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Politi did a good job on this one.

Would be hard pressed to find a RU fan who objects to Duff being the face of Rutgers football.

"I want to be here. I’m excited about the season myself.”

“It meant more to me to be here,” Duff said. “It’s just like, 30 or 40 years down the line, how are you going to be remembered at a place? Being here since my freshman year and working up to the position that I am now, I think I can have a chance to leave a very positive impact.”



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Why a Rutgers star’s big decision could shape this program: ‘I want to be a household name’

K.J. Duff decided to stay at Rutgers for a seven-figure payday and an opportunity to create a legacy. His success could forge a path for others.
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" offer a package believed to be in the neighborhood of $2 million"

I know this is the way things are today but I don't think I'll ever be able to wrap my head around this. I understand that he's our best player and I love watching him in the scarlet and white but this has all happened too fast for me.
 
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He's best WR since Sanu and better than Britt imo (he was never a great two hand catcher never mind one). Hopefully there are other WRs who are good enough to make it hard to just focus on Duff
 
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Colbert17! said:
" offer a package believed to be in the neighborhood of $2 million"

I know this is the way things are today but I don't think I'll ever be able to wrap my head around this. I understand that he's our best player and I love watching him in the scarlet and white but this has all happened too fast for me.
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Pretty sweet deal. He has a pretty good head on his shoulders. If he saves and invests it well then he will be set for life.
 
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Anon1753438667 said:
If I’m reading the rookie scale correctly he’s getting more than most 2nd rd draft picks.
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Yep - and it’s fully guaranteed (only the signing bonus is in the NFL).

He’s also likely got insurance in case of injury.

Hope he has a major senior year. The schedule is much easier but he unfortunately won’t have Kaliakmanis this season
 
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CatManTrue said:
Yep - and it’s fully guaranteed (only the signing bonus is in the NFL).

He’s also likely got insurance in case of injury.

Hope he has a major senior year. The schedule is much easier but he unfortunately won’t have Kaliakmanis this season
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For him to have a major senior year, they're going to have to figure out the QB and KC has to call plays in which he is a participant.
 
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It’s the WR2 and WR3 who will play a big role in deciding.

I wonder how much of that $2 million was from Kelli’s new money or if it was baseline from tv contract - cause it sure seems like they spent a lot on retention.
 
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Colbert17! said:
" offer a package believed to be in the neighborhood of $2 million"

I know this is the way things are today but I don't think I'll ever be able to wrap my head around this. I understand that he's our best player and I love watching him in the scarlet and white but this has all happened too fast for me.
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had to keep him, he was close to leaving. The loss of Strong changes things for the offense so need to make sure that threat is retained and hope one of the other steps up so the defenses don't focus on him.
 
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Anon1753438667 said:
I wonder how much of that $2 million was from Kelli’s new money or if it was baseline from tv contract - cause it sure seems like they spent a lot on retention.
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A lot of the money raised by Zinn went towards retaining certain key players.
 
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Curious as to who from the excellent group of prospects currently on RU's roster will provide threats to take some of the pressure off of Duff. It's a pretty impressive group:
Ben Black, Famah Toure, Jourdin Houston, Vernon Allen, Sah'Nye Degraffenreidt, Michael Thomas, and true freshmen Dyzier Carter and Elias Coke.
 
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Kbe4 said:
Curious as to who from the excellent group of prospects currently on RU's roster will provide threats to take some of the pressure off of Duff. It's a pretty impressive group:
Ben Black, Famah Toure, Jourdin Houston, Vernon Allen, Sah'Nye Degraffenreidt, Michael Thomas, and true freshmen Dyzier Carter and Elias Coke.
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I look for big things this year from Ben Black. He came through in crucial spots last year against Purdue.
 
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Bueller said:
He's best WR since Sanu and better than Britt imo (he was never a great two hand catcher never mind one). Hopefully there are other WRs who are good enough to make it hard to just focus on Duff
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This
Duff will see a lot of double teaming this season.. gives other WRs opportunity to shine. Black, Braithwaite, Vernon Allen, Thomas, Famah Toure, Dyzier Carter , etc. time to make some noise in the B1G !
 
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If the money is right, I can see Duff staying for a senior year here and possible 1st round pick.
he seems to be a kid that also puts a good education as important as well and all things equal- really would love to leave his legacy at Rutgers.
 
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Colbert17! said:
I look for big things this year from Ben Black. He came through in crucial spots last year against Purdue.
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I thought that Black had too many drops in 2025. My guess is significant contributions from Vernon Allen and Dyzier Carter.
 
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Anon1753438667 said:
It’s the WR2 and WR3 who will play a big role in deciding.

I wonder how much of that $2 million was from Kelli’s new money or if it was baseline from tv contract - cause it sure seems like they spent a lot on retention.
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Every school has $20M of revshare spend. Roughly $16M goes towards football. That’s where the $2M came from.
 
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Kbe4 said:
Curious as to who from the excellent group of prospects currently on RU's roster will provide threats to take some of the pressure off of Duff. It's a pretty impressive group:
Ben Black, Famah Toure, Jourdin Houston, Vernon Allen, Sah'Nye Degraffenreidt, Michael Thomas, and true freshmen Dyzier Carter and Elias Coke.
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What’s the saying: NEXT MAN UP???

Hopefully there’s 2, 3, 4 of these receivers who will step up and do their thing in 26. Same for those in all the other position rooms.
 
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Kbe4 said:
I thought that Black had too many drops in 2025. My guess is significant contributions from Vernon Allen and Dyzier Carter.
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This. Hopefully he works on his catching skills. He can be a difference maker in 2026
 
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