Rutgers senior offensive tackle Jeremy Zuttah (Edison) was selected in the third round of the 2008 NFLDraft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Zuttah, a two-timeAll-Big East offensive line selection at Rutgers, was the second Scarlet Knight selected in the 2008 NFLDraft after Ray Rice was taken with the No. 55 pick by the Baltimore Ravens yesterday.
Zuttah was the No. 83 selection of the draft and is the second offensive lineman in as many years from Rutgers to be drafted.
“Jeremy was a four-year starter for us and I know he will excel at the next level,” said Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano. “He is a multi-talented player and outstanding athlete who can play several positions. Not only did Jeremy excel on the playing field, he also graduated in 3.5 years. I expect to see big things from Jeremy in the NFL.”
A four-year starter for the Scarlet Knights, Zuttah made 40 career starts, including 28 straight starts to close out his career.
In 2006 and 2007 as the starter at right tackle for RU, Zuttah was part of an offensive line that allowed just eight sacks in 2006 (fewest in NCAA) and yielded just 10 sacks in 2007 (secondfewest in NCAA). He did not allow a sack over his final two seasons with the Scarlet Knights.