Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson
The origins of American football began in 1869. The intercollegiate football game between Rutgers and Princeton took place at Rutgers in 1869. There is no record of what player scored the first touchdown.
Yes, but he plays for the Rutgers
According to NFL.com's historical draft database, the first Rutgers player drafted was Linebacker Bob Simms who was drafted in the 10th round in the 1960 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.
It is for the Rutgers player, Eric LeGrand, who was paralyzed in a game in October of 2010 against Army.
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