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Ben Black stats, 2026

Rutgers (2–5, Big Ten). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Ben Black is a wide receiver for Rutgers (2–5). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 30th in yards per catch (19.5), 240th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (6), 390th in receiving yards (195), in 7 games. This week: Michigan at Rutgers.

Receiving yards195390th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches10576th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch19.530th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs1431st of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Ben Black?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Junior
Height
6-0
Weight
185 pounds
Number
No. 2
Hometown
Charlotte, NC
High school
Mallard Creek (Charlotte, NC)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 1199 in the 2024 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Ben Black's receiving stats

He's 30th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (19.5) and 390th of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (195).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards195390th of 682
Catches10576th of 682
Yards per catch19.530th of 675
Receiving TDs1431st of 506

The season

Ben Black's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 240th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (6).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)6240th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Ben Black's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2024Rutgers1215713.11—
2025Rutgers811914.91—
2026Rutgers1019519.510
Career3047115.730

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Ben Black's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2024Rutgers+0.87+0.8716.7%12.23%
2025Rutgers+0.50+0.5037.5%7.05%
2026Rutgers+1.11+1.1160.0%18.94%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Ben Black's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. MassachusettsL 21–3737202
2at Boston CollegeL 21–2830201
3vs. USCL 35–4243201
4Rutgers17211
5vs. IndianaL 15–4753101
7at MarylandW 37–300000
8at NorthwesternL 14–4215100

FAQ

Questions about Ben Black

What position does Ben Black play?

Ben Black plays wide receiver for Rutgers, which is 2–5 this season.

Where is Ben Black from, and what year is he?

Ben Black is a junior wide receiver for Rutgers, listed at 6-0 and 185 pounds, from Charlotte, NC.

How tall is Ben Black, and how much does he weigh?

Ben Black is listed at 6-0 and 185 pounds on Rutgers's 2026 roster.

What year is Ben Black?

Ben Black is a junior, from the 2024 recruiting class.

What are Ben Black's career stats?

Over 3 seasons (2024–2026), Ben Black has 30 catches for 471 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Who does Ben Black play for?

Rutgers (2–5, Big Ten), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 2.

Is Ben Black eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Ben Black was in the 2024 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Ben Black play in his last game?

Week 8 at Northwestern: 15 receiving yards, 1 catch. Rutgers lost 14–42.

Where did Ben Black go to high school?

Mallard Creek (Charlotte, NC). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 1199 in the 2024 class.

What are Ben Black's stats this season?

195 receiving yards, 10 catches, 19.5 yards per catch, 1 receiving TDs, 6 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Ben Black rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 30th of 675 in yards per catch, 240th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 390th of 682 in receiving yards.

When does Ben Black play next?

Rutgers hosts Michigan Sat, Oct 31, 12:30 PM ET on BTN. The numbers' pick: Michigan.

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