
Rutgers’ former edge-protecting road grader
Stapleton was a 6-foot-6, 318-pound Rutgers tackle who started 14 games and handled both left and right tackle, earning a reputation as a versatile, physical edge protector with starter-level reliability in the 2011 season[1][4][5]. He was also a team captain, which says plenty about his presence and trust level in the room[8]. For a team that values size, adaptability, and veteran steadiness, that profile fits; the main caveat is that his Rutgers playing days are well in the past, so he’s a historical rather than current roster piece[2].