Rutgers will not be terribly senior-laden in 2018, but the seniors that do play will be critical to the Scarlet Knights' push for a bowl bid, particularly on defense.
With just under a month to go before head coach Chris Ash and several players arrive in Chicago for Big Ten Media Days and the unofficial launch of the season, we will take a close look at each class of players on this year's roster. First up, the seniors.
Here's a look at Rutgers' top 12 senior players in 2018, ranked in ascending order of importance to this year's club:
Why he’s important: Heeman is not expected to start this fall, but his experience, leadership and versatility make him a key part of the offensive line group.