Taj White is heading west.
After anchoring the Rutgers offensive line for the past two seasons, White is taking his talents to Boulder, committing to Colorado just four days after the transfer portal opened on January 6. And while he may not have been the flashiest name on the Scarlet Knights' offense, White brought something every program values: consistency.
At 6-foot-5 and 308 pounds, White started 11 games at right tackle this past season, logging 755 offensive snaps and grading out at 66.1 on Pro Football Focus. The only game he missed?
Due to injury. That kind of reliability up front is hard to come by, especially in a college football landscape where offensive lines are constantly evolving.
Rutgers’ O-line has been a work in progress in recent years, with plenty of turnover and growing pains along the way. But by 2024, things began to stabilize, and White was right in the middle of that improvement. He wasn’t necessarily the headline-grabber, but he was a steady presence - the kind of player who quietly does his job and helps elevate the unit as a whole.
One of White’s key assets is his versatility. While he found a home at right tackle, there’s confidence he could slide inside to guard if needed - a trait that should serve him well in Colorado’s system. That flexibility gives the Buffaloes options as they look to solidify their offensive front.
For Colorado, adding a player like White isn’t just about plugging a hole - it’s about building depth, experience, and stability in the trenches. And for White, it’s a fresh start with a chance to make an impact in a new environment. If he brings the same steady hand he showed at Rutgers, he could quietly become a key piece in Boulder’s offensive puzzle.