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WATCH: Rutgers WR Bo Melton loses helmet while making outstanding TD catch
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Rutgers is going to need some players to step up this season if it hopes to get things headed in the right direction and improve on a 1-11 season from a year ago.
Bo Melton could easily be one of those guys. And he’s showing it in the season opener against UMass.
Trailing UMass 21-7, McLane Carter fired a deep ball down the field in Melton’s direction with a couple defenders draped over the wide receiver. But Melton was able to hold off the defenders and haul in the touchdown grab, while losing his helmet.
Quite the catch for Melton.
That's a great catch, no cap. 🚫🧢
Bo Melton loses his lid but not the ball as @RFootball narrows the lead: pic.twitter.com/M1CatyQir1
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) August 31, 2019
Melton finished last season as Rutgers’ second-leading receiver, totaling 245 yards on 28 catches. In 2017, he had four receptions for 83 yards.
With a hopefully improved passing attack, Melton could be a lot more involved in the offense this year than he was his first two seasons in Piscataway. He’s already taking advantage of the opportunity.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB