Rutgers Football Lands 10 Players on 2027 Shriners Children's 1000 Watch List

Rutgers football has placed 10 players on the 2027 Shriners Children’s 1000 Watch List, an early set of prospects evaluated ahead of the 2027 NFL Draft. The university announced the selections Wednesday, and the group spans FBS, FCS, Division II, Division III and NAIA levels for the all-star Shrine Bowl event. Offensively, the list includes Kwabena Asamoah and Tyler Needham along with wide receiver KJ Duff and quarterback Dylan Lonergan; it also lists running back Antwan Raymond. Defensively, Rutgers is represented by J’Dan Burnett, Malachi Davis, Rondo Porter, linebacker Ty Morris, and defensive back Kaj Sanders. The article highlights Duff’s 2025 totals of 60 receptions for 1,084 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Raymond posted 1,241 rushing yards and 13 TDs. It also cites defensive production such as Burnett’s 9.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks at Tulsa.