Florida DT Kaleb Exume Receives Rutgers Offer, Hopes to Visit

The three-star defensive tackle is considering the Big Ten program for a spring visit.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Kaleb Exume, a three-star defensive tackle from Florida, was recently offered by Rutgers football. The 6-foot-2, 310-pound prospect is the No. 89 player in Florida's 2027 class and is now looking to potentially include Rutgers among his spring visits.

Why it matters

Rutgers is looking to bolster its defensive line with top talent from Florida, a recruiting hotbed. Exume's interest in visiting suggests the program has a chance to land a highly-touted prospect from outside its typical Northeast recruiting footprint.

The details

Rutgers defensive tackles coach Charlie Noonan visited Exume at his high school, Cardinal Mooney in Bradenton, Florida, which led to a call with head coach Greg Schiano and the scholarship offer. Exume said the Rutgers staff likes his style of play on the defensive line.

  • Rutgers offered Exume last week.

The players

Kaleb Exume

A three-star defensive tackle from Florida who is the No. 89 player in the state's 2027 recruiting class.

Charlie Noonan

The defensive tackles coach for the Rutgers football program.

Greg Schiano

The head coach of the Rutgers football program.

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What they’re saying

“They just like the way I play football.”

— Kaleb Exume (Scarlet Nation)

What’s next

Exume is hoping to visit Rutgers during the spring to further evaluate the program and his potential fit.

The takeaway

Rutgers is making a push to land top defensive line talent from Florida, a recruiting hotbed outside of its typical Northeast footprint, by offering Exume and hoping to get him on campus for a visit.