By Tyler Barto

Twitter: @Tyler_Barto

tbarto@trentonian.com

Rutgers' Tyler Kroft has 13 receptions for 215 yards and three touchdowns in the Scarlet Knights' last three games. For context, those numbers are nearly better than any equivalent stat by a Rutgers tight end in the last four seasons.

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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

Head coach Kyle Flood said Sunday that the team's best players will play special teams, regardless of position. Paul James, Rutgers' most indispensable piece with quarterback Gary Nova concussed, is no exception.
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Ruhann Peele was recruited lightly out of Linden, and he's trying to gain a foothold in 2013 as a slot receiver. He says he just started being able to read defenses as a redshirt freshman. (Tyler Barto) 

By Tyler Barto
Twitter: Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — The education of Ruhann Peele begins and ends with seven 150-by-six-foot holding patterns.
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Inserted at left guard after two seasons at tackle, Kaleb Johnson could be Rutgers' blueprint as it focuses on more zone-blocking concepts. (Tyler Barto)

By Tyler Barto
Twitter: Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Kaleb Johnson pulled to his left Friday, picking up an oncoming defensive end as Rutgers' backfield awaited a series of keys on a run play.

It was textbook execution, and chances are more of it will come as Rutgers features more zone blocking than it has in recent history.
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By Tyler Barto

Twitter: Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Brandon Coleman spoke Tuesday about avoiding speculation about the NFL Draft, his ability to do agility drills following offseason knee surgery and his aspirations for competing statistically with some of the NCAA's top wideouts.

"I'm thinking nationally," the junior said.
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