DJ Howerton
Freshman tight end on Rutgers's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 245 lb · Kernersville, NC · Grimsley
Recruiting
TE recruit
No. 1114 nationally · Signed with Rutgers
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 tight end on Rutgers's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Rutgers in 2026.
DJ Howerton
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Rutgers3-star out of Grimsley
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Greg Schiano
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tight end for Rutgers -- now projected as a quality contributor in the tight end room.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Tyler Kroft went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rutgers
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Rutgers
Returning around him
- 44% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 1 Rutgers player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +0 net (15 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Rutgers · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #48 · 2026 recruiting class #36
Background
Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Darryl Brown at Grimsley ... played tight end and defensive end during scholastic career ... helped the Whirlies to a 13-0 record and NCHSAA semifinal appearance as a senior ... Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas selection at tight end ... hauled in seven touchdowns as a ju...
The tight end room · Rutgers
- #85Kameron Anthony117 receiving yards · 2025
- #82Jackson Gister11 receiving yards · 2025
- #11Logan Blake6 receiving yards · 2025
- #88Mike Higginsno box-score line yet
- #81DJ Howertonno box-score line yet
3 more on the roster · Rutgers team page