KJ Duff, WR, Rutgers: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
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Position |
Wide Receiver (WR) |
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Jersey Number |
#8 |
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Class |
Junior |
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School |
Rutgers |
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Height / Weight |
6’6″ / 225 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Riverhead, N.Y. / St. Anthony’s HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Receiving Productivity
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Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
Rec |
Yds |
Avg |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2024 |
Rutgers |
Big Ten |
FR |
13 |
27 |
425 |
15.7 |
1 |
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2025 |
Rutgers |
Big Ten |
SO |
12 |
60 |
1,084 |
18.1 |
7 |
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Total |
25 |
87 |
1,509 |
17.3 |
8 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.52 – 4.60 seconds
- Vertical Jump: 37.0″ – 39.0″
- Broad Jump: 10’2″ – 10’6″
- 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.15 – 4.25 seconds
- 3-Cone Drill: 6.95 – 7.10 seconds
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
KJ Duff arrived at Rutgers as a high-profile recruit out of St. Anthony’s High School (N.Y.), initially evaluated as a premier jump-ball specialist. Since arriving in Piscataway, he has transformed from a raw physical specimen into one of the most productive wide receivers in the Big Ten. Following a solid freshman debut, Duff enjoyed a breakout 2025 campaign, eclipsing the 1,000-yard mark and cementing himself as a legitimate vertical threat. His 6’6″ frame provides a rare catch radius that is currently among the most dangerous in collegiate football.
Key Strengths
- Elite Size-Adjusted Radius: At 6’6″, 225 lbs, he is a primary mismatch against nearly any defensive back, offering an unmatched window for quarterbacks in 50/50 situations.
- Vertical Dominance: Demonstrated consistent big-play ability with an 18.1 yards-per-catch average in 2025, proving he can stretch the field despite his larger frame.
- Ball Skills & Toughness: Rated with high marks for “Catch in Traffic” and “Spectacular Catch” metrics; he displays the focus required to secure possession while absorbing contact.
- Proven Production: On track to challenge program records at Rutgers, having already accumulated over 1,500 yards in just two seasons of play.
Developmental Focus
As he matures, the primary developmental step for Duff is increasing “route violence” at the top of his breaks to create separation against elite NFL-caliber man coverage. While his size and catch radius are elite, refining his release off the line of scrimmage and maintaining burst through intermediate route breaks will be crucial to his transition as a perimeter receiver at the professional level.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
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All-Star Game Notes
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Combine/Pro Day Measurables
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