Published 2026-10-18 · Updated 2026-10-18
KJ Duff recorded W @ MD: 9 rec, 113 rec yds, 2 rec TD against Maryland Terrapins on 2026-10-17. The Bowman question is how that sample fits the evidence already behind his grade.
The previous measured game, on 2026-10-04, was L vs IU: 4 rec, 78 rec yds. The two lines provide separate observations; neither replaces the longer-term research profile.
As of 2026-10-18, the Rutgers WR is No. 7 on the Bowman board with a 79.1 PPG. His NFL-upside component is 81.3 under the published rubric. That component is a model output from sourced categories, rather than a new draft prediction inferred from this game.
The existing football research file, dated 2026-09-25, records this baseline: Rutgers 2024: 27 receptions for 425 yards and one touchdown in 13 games with four starts. Rutgers 2025: 60 receptions for 1,084 yards and seven touchdowns while starting all 12 games. The completed-season role, receiving volume and yardage expanded substantially; current 2026 games are a separate early sample.
The 2026 Bowman Chrome prospect checklist entry is BCP-135. A collector comparing this player with another Bowman prospect should keep the dated game, longer-term PPG and exact card entry together. The game model does not adjust for opponent strength, and the result does not establish a card-price change. A first-Bowman designation requires its own direct evidence in the linked player file.
Evidence
ESPN: KJ Duff vs. Maryland Terrapins
ESPN: KJ Duff vs. Indiana Hoosiers
Rutgers: KJ Duff official profile / research
Rutgers: KJ Duff official roster recheck
KJ Duff - 2026 Football Roster
2026 Bowman Football Checklist