Last season, Rutgers was able to take advantage of the NCAA's "Graduate Transfer Rule" to sure up a major area of need on the offensive line with RJ Dill. The rule allows players who have already graduated from their current institution to transfer penalty free and have immediate eligibility at their new school. The Scarlet Knights will try to take advantage of this rule for the second consecutive year to help out two areas of concern, adding former Western Michigan corner back Lewis Toler and Utah punter Nick Marsh.
It was previously reported that Marsh would be joining the Scarlet Knights, and Toler had visited Rutgers, but his addition to the roster wasn't reported until last week, when the school officially announced the addition of both players.
Toler is originally from Delaware, and he played under Rutgers defensive coordinator Dave Brock with the Broncos. Rutgers has literally zero experience returning at corner back after losing their top three guys at the position from last year, making this position a potential weakness for the team. Toler somewhat alleviates that concern, providing some much needed experience with 36 career collegiate starts already under his belt. Toler was an All-MAC caliber player who has intercepted 8 passes in his career, and he figures to be a starter for the Scarlet Knights this year.
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