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The recent announcement of Janarion Grant’s return has sparked excitement within the Rutgers Football community, rightfully so as he is arguably the most dynamic offensive player on the roster.
His 98 yard kickoff return for a touchdown at Michigan in 2015 was the longest return by an opposing player in the history of the Big House.
Comparing average kickoff returns and punt returns with Grant versus without, and t is no arguing just how important he is to the success of the team.
In 2015 the Scarlet Knights averaged 23.17 yards per kickoff return, two of which were returned for touchdowns.
With the loss of return man Janarion Grant to injury, 2016 kickoff return numbers decreased significantly averaging only 16.74 yards per kickoff, none of which were returned for touchdowns.
Average yards per punt return fell from 8.33 yards to 3.79 yards.
T were no punt returns for touchdowns in conference play in 2016, compared to one touchdown return in 2015.
Here are the other return specialists who share the record with Grant, you will probably recognize a few.