Without a doubt the linebackers will experience the most turnover of any position group on the team. Gone to the NFL are star outside linebackers Quentin Gause and Steve Longa. Senior middle linebacker Kaiwan Lewis spent the final year of his collgiate career with the Scarlet Knights and will leave a hole in the middle of the defense. Rutgers needs to replace all three starters from last year, which is not an easy task, especially given the lack of depth in this group.
The good news is Rutgers has two early enrollees at linebacker, Jon Pollock and Solomon Manning.