Shawn Purcell is a defensive back at Rutgers, from Manville, NJ, who has not played in Rutgers's 8 games this season.
Where Purcell comes from
- Manville, NJ
- Manville
- Within 25 miles of SHI Stadium
- On the Rutgers roster since 2023
Where Purcell fits
Rutgers lists 29 defensive backs this season.
Rutgers defensive backs with a game this season
Rutgers is 2-6. Next: at Wisconsin, Sat Nov 7.
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
Shawn Purcell plays defensive back for Rutgers.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Rutgers has produced 1 All-Conference defensive back. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Duron Harmon went on to the NFL out of this room (2013).
Four seasons at Rutgers
- 2026 Rutgers SchianoYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Rutgers SchianoYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Rutgers SchianoYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Rutgers SchianoYear 1 · Games –
- High school ManvilleManville, NJ
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
1 coach2023–2026
Rutgers
Played every college season under Greg Schiano.
