As the birthplace of college football, Rutgers certainly has a long history in the game. Unfortunately, there hasn’t been much to celebrate for many of those years.
That doesn’t mean, however, that there aren’t strong players to have come through the Rutgers program over the years. And while there might be a recency bias to these lists (over half the selections on offense came after 2000 and specifically during the Greg Schiano era), the story of Rutgers football has been written by individual talents who have given their all for the state university.
Take a look at the top offensive players to have come through Rutgers football over the years. There is a surprise or two on the list for sure!
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Starting QB: Mike Teel
Dec 29, 2008; Birmingham, AL, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Mike Teel (14) passes the ball against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the second half at the Papajohns.com Bowl at Legion Field. Rutgers defeated North Carolina State 29-23. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Teel is, without argument, the best and most accomplished quarterback in Rutgers football history. Three bowl wins and a couple of seasons in the NFL capped off a storied career that make him a Scarlet Knights legend.
Backup QB: Ray Lucas
19 NOV 1994: RUTGERS QUARTERBACK RAY LUCAS BOOTLEGS OUT DURING THE SCARLET KNIGHTS 35-21 LOSS TO THE PITT PANTHERS AT PITT STADIUM IN PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA. Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger/ALLSPORT
Better known for his accomplishments in the NFL, Lucas had a strong career at Rutgers during some lean years for the program. He is now head coach at north Jersey program Harrison.
Starting Offensive Tackle: Anthony Davis
Sep 29, 2007; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights offensive lineman Anthony Davis (75) opens up hole for running back Ray Rice (27) during first half action against Maryland at Rutgers Stadium. Maryland won 34-24 Jim O’Connor – USA TODAY Sports Copyright © Jim O’Connor
Davis parlayed three strong seasons at Rutgers into being a first-round pick in the 2010 NFL draft. He was twice an all-Big East selection.
Starting OffensiveTackle: Jeremy Zuttah
MORGANTOWN, WV – DECEMBER 2: Quarterback Mike Teel #14…