The Rutgers Football season will kick off on Sunday, Sept. 3 at SHI Stadium against Northwestern. Leading up to the season opener, we will be taking a look at each position on the field for the Scarlet Knights.
The series continues with a question mark from last season turning into a strength — the linebackers.
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Position Coach: Corey Hetherman
Key Returners: Mohamed Toure, Deion Jennings, Tyreem Powell, Moses Walker, Jamier Wright-Collins
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Why to be excited: Depth and versatility
Deion Jennings led Rutgers in tackles last year with 87.