The WireStatus · ReportedImpact · low
Rutgers · Big Ten
Bradlee Jones Brings FCS Speed Into Rutgers’ Big Ten Depth Chart
Rutgers is adding a cornerback whose path runs from the FCS level to the Big Ten. Jones’ speed and special teams value give him a way onto the field, but his defensive role still has to be earned against higher-level competition.
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AUG 22, 2026
AUG 22, 2026

01 · The NewsWhat Happened
Bradlee Jones is moving from the FCS level to Rutgers, where he’ll try to earn a role at cornerback and contribute on special teams. Jones brings speed and FCS experience into the Big Ten. That speed is the bet. Rutgers is adding a player with a possible path to the field, not a confirmed starter. His defensive assignment, playing time and place on the depth chart haven’t been announced.
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