Massive, durable Rutgers left-tackle who turned a walk-on story into real NFL traction
Pierce’s value is in his size, durability, and development arc: the 6-8, 341-pound Rutgers tackle walked on, won a starting job, and anchored an offensive line that helped the Scarlet Knights average 28.9 points per game in 2024, their best mark since 2008. He’s a strong fit if you want a high-floor lineman with proven big-school starting experience, uncommon length, and an underdog edge that coaches tend to love; the main question is how much refinement he still needs versus more polished pro-ready tackles.
