Last season, the Scarlet Knights allowed just 21 points per game, ranking No. 29 in the country, despite playing four of the top-25 teams throughout the year.
This season, Rutgers has a relatively easy schedule but the defense will have to come through on the road as the Scarlet Knights visit Virginia Tech, USC, and Michigan State.
Three-star transfer tackle Malcolm Ray should be a highlight of the Knights' defensive unit this year and has the opportunity to become a leader as Rutgers takes on its Big Ten opponents.