Tag: Robert Longerbeam

What Rutgers football freshman impressed Robert Longerbeam the most this spring?

Robert Longerbeam praises one offensive skill set player for his spring performance.

A deep and talented incoming freshmen class for Rutgers football is making an impression on the veteran players, with one rookie already turning some heads.

Defensive back Robert Longerbeam, set to enter his fourth season at Rutgers, talked about the incoming class of 2024 while on the ‘Reem and Beam Unplugged‘ podcast. The podcast is hosted by Longerbeam and Tyreem Powell, a senior linebacker at Rutgers.

In talking about the class of 2024, Longerbeam was impressed by the maturity of the group. But one player on the offensive side of the ball really stood out to him.

“I ain’t going to lie, KJ Duff the hype is real,” Longerbeam said on the podcast.

“He is what he is bro. I like him a lot, I like him a lot.”

Duff is a four-star wide receiver from St. Anthony’s (Melville, New York).

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During his high school career, Duff had 132 receptions for 2606 yards and 26 touchdowns in 28 games. 247Sports ranked Duff as the No. 1 prospect in New York and the No. 26 ranked tight-end nationally in the class of 2024.

He had offers that included Miami, North Carolina, Syracuse and Tennessee among others.

Duff is part of a solid and very much under-rated 2024 recruiting class for Rutgers. One that Longerbeam said has made an impression with their intensity and work ethic.

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“Boys -they attack it like vets, they stay in this building, they’re on top of their stuff. I like this class for real,” Longerbeam said.

“I’ve definitely saw a lot of progress from them this spring, taking that role into college.”

What one Rutgers football defensive player impressed the most this spring?

Robert Longerbeam praises a true freshman for impressing during spring practice.

One true freshman stood out to Robert Longerbeam during spring practice for Rutgers football. It was a player that the Rutgers defensive back said has lived up to the hype.

Longerbeam, a junior defensive back at Rutgers, made his comments on the ‘Reem and Beam Unplugged‘ podcast. The podcast features Longerbeam and fellow Rutgers teammate [autotag]Tyreem Powell[/autotag], a senior linebacker.

Last season, Longerbeam emerged as one of the top defensive backs in the Big Ten. He had 42 total tackles along with an interception and eight passes defended.

As part of their wide-ranging discussion in the most recent episode, the defensive duo discussed what players stood out the most from spring practice. Powell highlighted several of the young linebackers he has seen step up over the past four months.

Longerbeam said one player, a true freshman who enrolled at Rutgers in January, has made an impression.

“Who I’m really impressed with? [autotag]Kaj Sanders[/autotag] bro,” Longerbeam said on the podcast.

“He is a freshman bro, the plays he’s been making – he’s been out there balling. I see why it was such a big deal to get him. He’s been making plays.”

Sanders was a four-star recruit who committed to Rutgers as part of the 2024 recruiting class. A safety prospect, he also was a running back for Bergen Catholic (Oradell, New Jersey).

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Rivals ranked Sanders as the fifth-best recruit in New Jersey. When he committed to Rutgers, he had a final four that also included North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin

 

 

How Greg Schiano used the chopper to keep a Rutgers player out of the transfer portal

Robert Longerbeam details how a helicopter ride from Greg Schiano convinced him to stay at Rutgers.

Greg Schiano didn’t move heaven and earth to retain one of his Rutgers football players from entering the transfer portal. He just moved the heavens it turns out.

The story is crazy to think about. Schiano once used a helicopter to beat Robert Longerbeam to his home in northern Virginia, a distance of over 200 miles from the Rutgers campus, despite the defensive back getting a head start on his trip.

It was April of 2022 and Longerbeam had looked at the depth chart at Rutgers. Throughout the secondary, he saw established players ahead of him at cornerback such as Kessawn Abraham and Max Melton as well as Christian Izien in the nickel.

Playing time, he figured, was going to be sparse. So he was ready to leave Rutgers and enter the transfer portal.

So he decided it was time to leave.

“It was a lot that played into that part, an interesting time in my life. I got comfortable playing the corner position but there were some older guys above me,” Longerbeam told teammate Tyreem Powell on the ‘Reem And Beam Unplugged‘ podcast.

“Maybe this may not be the best place for me. Once I made that decision to leave, I called coach but you know I was already on the way to VA.”

This decision to call Schiano from the road indicated that Longerbeam had already made up his mind and was set on entering the transfer portal.

“By the time I got to VA, I kid you not bro…I go home… Coach Schiano was on the couch – he took a helicopter down there,” Longerbeam said.

“He’s like ‘Nothing is guaranteed, everyone is going to be competing for a job. So if you come back and you play the best during camp and spring ball, it’d be your job.”

This left an impression on Longerbeam, who had 42 total tackles, an interception and eight passes defended last year as a starter at Rutgers.

 

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“I just wanted a fair shot, I didn’t think I was going to play with the older guys above. I don’t want to waste a year,” Longerbeam said.

“That level of care he showed, doing that, flying on a helicopter from Jersey to VA. Once that happened, I’m like ‘That’s someone I can’t leave’ bro.”

The move by Schiano to fly down to Virginia on such short notice left a real impression on Longerbeam. One that he says has helped define his outlook at Rutgers.

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“I was in a bad space, taking with coach – you know how he is. He’s just such a good guy,” Longerbeam said.

“Once we had that talk I’m like ‘Yes.’ Still here.”

 

Breaking: Robert Longerbeam is returning to Rutgers football

Robert Longerbeam is returning for a final season with Rutgers football.

Robert Longerbeam will be returning to the Scarlet Knights for one more season, the Rutgers football defensive back announced on Tuesday.

This past year saw Longerbeam take another developmental step for Rutgers, posting a career-high in tackles (38) and passes defended (8). He also had two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as well as an interception.

He returns to Rutgers with one year of eligibility left.

Big picture, the return of Longerbeam is the final piece for a Rutgers defense that has certainly Earlier this week, safety Flip Dixon signalled that he would be returning to Rutgers.

 

Also returning from the defense, nicknamed the ‘Dark Side’ are defensive linemen Wes Bailey and Aaron Lewis as well as linebackers Tyreem Powell and Mo Toure.

Longerbeam this season showed himself to be a physical, dependable cornerback in press coverage. He was reliable in man-to-man coverage and could be put on an island against the best wide receivers in the Big Ten.

Watch: Robert Longerbean creates a fumble then recovers it for Rutgers

Robert Longerbeam forced a fumble, recovered it on Saturday for Rutgers football.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Robert Longerbeam is having a game for Rutgers football, with two fumbles forced in the first half of Saturday’s Big Ten clash with Michigan State.

The Rutgers defensive back created a fumble with a hit on Michigan State wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr., then pounced on the loose ball.

Longerbeam had three total tackles in the first half, all solo.

A junior defensive back, Longerbeam came into this game with 16 total tackles and three passes defended. He had an interception in the season-opening win over Michigan State.

Rutgers went into halftime down 17-6 after a sloppy first half marred by mistakes and penalties.

Check out this play from Longerbeam:

 

Rutgers came into the game 4-2 (1-2 Big Ten) and off a loss last weekend at Wisconsin. Michigan State entered this game fresh off a bye week.

 

Robert Longerbeam looking to take his game to another level in 2023

Robert Longerbeam will be counted on to play a big role for Rutgers football in 2023.

Since making his Rutgers debut in 2020, Robert Longerbeam has become a consistent piece of the defense.

The Virginia native has appeared in 28 games in that span and is coming off a career year. As the Scarlet Knights look to post their first winning season during Greg Schiano’s second stint, Longerbeam will be looking to take his game to another level.

In ten games last year, Longerbeam set career highs in solo tackles with 26 and interceptions with two. While the T.C. Williams High School (Alexandria, VA) product played in three games fewer than the year before, he shined whenever he was on the field. On a team not known for its offense, Longerbeam’s growth was a bright spot.

While Longerbeam will take on a new role as a leader this year, it is an opportunity he is ready to embrace as one of the returning faces.

” It’s good because a lot of the older guys and leaders in the room of the dark side have stepped up this year,” Longerbeam told The Knight Report. ” We are able to grow closer since we’ve been playing together. Then the new pieces we’ve added, they just came in and gelled, so it’s been good.”

Additionally, Longerbeam showed a unique ability to frustrate opposing receivers last year. His six pass breakups were tied for the second most on the team and he added one strip sack to his resume.

Although the start of the 2023 campaign is still weeks away, anticipation is building for what the Scarlet Knights can accomplish this year. As the program looks to take a step forward, the defense will be key, which is where Longerbeam comes in. If Longerbeam can continue to build on his success, Rutgers will be in good hands.

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Rutgers football head coach Greg Schiano believes Eric Rogers, Flip Dixon will boost the defense

Greg Schiano sees two transfer portal additions as helping his defense.

Rutgers football has certainly seen both its quality and overall depth improve on the defensive side of the ball over the past three years. The secondary, in particular, is an area that head coach Greg Schiano is particularly pleased to see the overarching growth and development.

Headlined by returning players such as cornerbacks[autotag] Robert Longerbeam[/autotag] and [autotag]Max Melton[/autotag], the secondary might be the strongest unit on the entire Rutgers roster. But for Schiano, the additions on the backend also include two players brought in from the transfer portal.

These additions, Schiano said, help balance the secondary and bring some veteran experience. In an interview with NBC Sports Chicago, Schiano outlined his secondary, including the importance of adding Rogers and Dixon to the group.

“I think we got a good group with Melton and Longerbeam back at the corners. But we added a guy Eric Rogers, who came over from Northern Illinois, I think he’s going to be a great, great addition,” Schiano told NBC Sports Chicago.

“You mentioned Flip Dixon and you know, he’s a guy that I I think is a Big Ten safety. That’s what he is, and he’s going to be a great, great player for us coming in from the University of Minnesota. So I like our secondary I think we have some experience mixed with some real fine young players. And again, I think at all three levels of the defense, we have some depth, which is critical. It’s a tough league. It’s a league of big men, people get hurt. So to have a little depth is certainly helpful.”

The addition of Dixon to the roster was an under-the-radar part of the Rutgers offseason, but with 30 games of Big Ten experience (and six starts), Dixon can certainly add something to the Rutgers unit.

Last season at Minnesota, he posted 28 tackles and three passes defended, both career-highs. 

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Can Robert Longerbeam be a defensive anchor for the Scarlet Knights?

Robert Longerbeam has contributed to Rutgers’ defense over the past three seasons. Can he be one of their defensive leaders in 2023?

Rutgers football Robert Longerbeam has been an active contributor for the Scarlet Knights over the past three years. In 2020, the Rutgers cornerback saw his first game action. Since then, the Virginia native has become a significant part of Rutgers’ defense.

Last season, Longerbeam was a key piece of Rutgers’ defensive improvements. The Scarlet Knights finished the 2022 season allowing a decade-best 349.8 yards per game. The pass defense stood out the most, allowing 28.1 fewer yards a game than the year prior. As for Longerbeam, he was the Scarlet Knights’ most significant contributor on defense.

Longerbeam finished the 2022 season with 36 tackles (career high), six pass breakups, four tackles for loss, and two interceptions in ten games. The 5-11 170-pound cornerback has appeared in 28 games for his career, recording 48 total tackles, two interceptions, 18 pass breakups, and three force fumbles. Now entering his fourth season with the Scarlet Knights, can head coach Greg Schiano lean on the cornerback to be one of their defensive leaders?

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“Longerbeam has been (doing) very well in terms of taking ownership and actually taking that (next) step as far as being a leader,” cornerbacks coach Mark Orphey told reporters this week. “We’re a better team when we have him out there.” 

The Scarlet Knights lost several vital defensive contributors from last year, but Longerbeam joins Max Melton as two of the main contributors coming back this season.

 

The two defensive backs finished the 2022 season with a combined 16 pass breakups, four interceptions, and four tackles for loss. The cornerback group has benefited from their returning experience, providing leadership on and off the practice field.

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Rutgers Football depth chart at cornerback following suspensions

Rutgers football’s depth chart just changed with the suspension of two cornerbacks on Tuesday.

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Rutgers secondary depth took a hit on Tuesday with the announcement that cornerbacks Max Melton and Chris Long were suspended from the team. Both players are currently involved in an ongoing police investigation.

The loss of the two players hurts the overall depth in the secondary and at cornerback in particular. Melton was a starter who had earned some high praise from head coach Greg Schiano in recent days.

It is bad timing with Rutgers needing all the starting quality and depth it can ahead of the Big Ten opener this Saturday at No. 19 Michigan.

Through three games, Melton had eight total tackles with a fumble recovery and two interceptions. Long played in two games last year and participated in all three games this season for the Scarlet Knights.

Now with the loss of two cornerbacks due to the suspension, Rutgers will need to adjust their two-deep at cornerback alongside starters Tre Avery and Kessawn Abraham.

It might involve moving a safety (or two) with experience at cornerback to help deal with the depth issues currently on the roster.

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