DJ Howerton
DJ Howerton is a three-star recruit from Kernersville, NC, out of Grimsley (No. 1,114 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Rutgers's 8 games this season.
Where Howerton comes from
- Kernersville, NC
- Grimsley
- Grimsley is about 400 miles from SHI Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,114 in the 2026 class.
Where Howerton fits
Rutgers lists 8 tight ends this season.
Rutgers tight ends with a game this season
Rutgers is 2-6. Next: at Wisconsin, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Grimsley
Also from Kernersville, NC
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Greg Schiano
Pass share
44.0%
221 pass / 281 run
Plays / game
62.8
8 games
Team sack rate
7.8%
255 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tight end for Rutgers -- now projected as a quality contributor in the tight end room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Tyler Kroft went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
Joined Rutgers in 2026
- 2026 Rutgers SchianoYear 1 · Games –
- High school GrimsleyGreensboro, NC · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,114 in the 2026 class. Signed with Rutgers.Also from Grimsley: Faizon Brandon (Tennessee), Bryce Davis (Duke), Terrell Anderson (USC) and 7 more.
2026
- Signed with RutgersThree-star, out of Grimsley