Rutgers Scarlet Knights#16 · DB Jesse Ofurie
72 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 215 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Salem, MA
Jesse Ofurie is a DB (#16) for Rutgers, from Salem, MA. In the 2026 season he has 20 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 14
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 11
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 14
Sack rate 3
Coverage 10
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 14
Havoc rate 10
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 10
Frame 10
Experience 17
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2026 season
20
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1.5
Tackles for loss
2
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Jesse Ofurie career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RUTG | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | RUTG | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | RUTG | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | RUTG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 12 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
47
7
42
37
56
38
10
17
31
35
17No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Indiana | L 15-47 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs USC | L 35-42 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 11 | at Boston College | L 21-28 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | vs Massachusetts | L 21-37 | 5 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowRutgers DB: #16
- ClassSenior
- HometownSalem, MA
Jesse Ofurie: Rutgers DB profile and stats
Jesse Ofurie is a DB (#16) for Rutgers, from Salem, MA. This profile tracks Jesse Ofurie's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Rutgers roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Rutgers sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Jesse Ofurie in the news
All newsRecapRutgers beat Howard 58-7 (Week 4, 2026)Rutgers beat Howard 58-7 at SHI Stadium. Now Rutgers is 1-3, 0-1 in Big Ten play, and Howard is 0-3.2026-09-25RecapBoston College beat Rutgers 28-21 (Week 2, 2026)Boston College beat Rutgers 28-21 at Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA). Now Boston College is 1-1, and Rutgers is 0-2.2026-09-11RecapMassachusetts beat Rutgers 37-21 (Week 1, 2026)Massachusetts beat Rutgers 37-21 at SHI Stadium. Now Massachusetts is 1-0, and Rutgers is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Jesse Ofurie play for?
Jesse Ofurie plays for Rutgers, wearing #16 at DB.
What position does Jesse Ofurie play?
Jesse Ofurie is a DB for Rutgers.
How tall is Jesse Ofurie?
Jesse Ofurie is 6-2 and weighs 215 lb.
What year is Jesse Ofurie in?
Jesse Ofurie is listed as a senior on the Rutgers roster.
Where is Jesse Ofurie from?
Jesse Ofurie is from Salem, MA.
How many tackles does Jesse Ofurie have?
Jesse Ofurie has 20 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.