Rutgers football projects to have a solid defense this year, one that can and should be one of the better units in the Big Ten. And defensive end Aaron Lewis figures to be one of the key players on this revamped and improved defense.
As such, Lewis was named to the 2023 Preseason All-Big Ten Team (defense) by Pro Football Focus (PFF). The 6-foot-5, 250-pound edge was quite the handful last season as a junior.
Last season while facing consistent double teams, Lewis had 54 tackles and 1.5 sacks as well as a forced fumble for Rutgers. He was the only Rutgers player named to an All-Big Ten team by PFF.
Lewis is entering his third season at Rutgers, having transferred from Michigan prior to the 2020 season.
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Lewis figures to be a part of what should be a strong defense for Rutgers. Defensive back Max Melton projects as an NFL draft pick and is part of a Rutgers secondary that is long and athletic.
Linebacker Tyreem Powell made a big developmental leap last year at Rutgers and finished with 70 tackles and three sacks.
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