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Rutgers Football set to host American Conference transfer EDGE
- Rutgers has added Tulsa edge rusher J'Dan Burnett, signaling a bolstering of the Scarlet Knights' pass-rush options for the 2026 season.
- Burnett, a 6-foot, 250-pound defensive end from Fort Worth, Texas, brings versatility to Rutgers after stints at LA Tech and Tulsa with a productive 2025 season.
- In 2025 Burnett started all 12 games for Tulsa, logging 28 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks and earning All-AAC second team honors.
- Burnett redshirted at LA Tech earlier in his college career, then contributed across 2022-2024 before transferring to Tulsa for 2025.
- Burnett's pro-level burst and pass-rush potential are highlighted by his 84.7 pass-rush grade and strong tackling metrics from PFF.
- Burnett’s presence could also influence Rutgers' defensive edge rotation, complementing existing pieces and improving depth ahead of conference play.
- Burnett will have one year of eligibility remaining, presenting an immediate impact option for Rutgers in 2026.
- The addition follows Rutgers’ recent portal activity that included Malachi Davis, highlighting a focused strategy to upgrade the edge position.
- Burnett’s career path includes high school at Nolan Catholic and college stints across LA Tech, Tulsa, and now Rutgers, underscoring the portal’s role in reshaping the Knights’ defense.
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