RJ Wortman brings size, two-way juice, and a playmaking background to Rutgers' secondary
RJ Wortman is a 2026 Rutgers freshman DB from Colonia, N.J., listed at 6-3 and 215 pounds, and his high-school résumé screams versatility: 101 catches for 1,306 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior, plus 17 tackles, two interceptions, and a punt-return score. He offers the kind of length, physicality, and multi-sport athleticism that can translate into a high-upside defensive back, especially for a Rutgers staff that values aggressive, adaptable defenders. The catch: there’s no meaningful college stat line yet, so the excitement is mostly about projection, traits, and whether his offensive explosiveness fully carries over on defense.
