Former Scarlet Knights Dariel Djabome, Colin Weber, and Gus Zilinskas Invited to NFL Rookie Minicamps

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Former Rutgers football players Dariel Djabome, Colin Weber, and Gus Zilinskas have received invitations to NFL rookie minicamps. Djabome will attend the Tampa Bay Buccaneers camp, Zilinskas is invited by the Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts, while Weber will join the Tennessee Titans.

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Dariel Djabome invited to Tampa Bay Buccaneers minicamp
Gus Zilinskas invited to minicamps by Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts
Colin Weber invited to Tennessee Titans minicamp
Zilinskas was a two-time honorable mention All-Big Ten selection
Weber caught 17 passes for 102 yards at Rutgers

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - AUGUST 28: Dariel Djabome #8 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the game against the Ohio Bobcats on August 28, 2025 at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After the conclusion of the NFL draft, where quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis was the only former Scarlet Knight to have his name called, several other former Rutgers football players signed undrafted free agent deals with NFL teams. These include tight end Kenny Fletcher Jr, EDGE Eric O’Neill, cornerback Cam Miller, and wide receiver DT Sheffield. After the wave of UDFA deals concluded, several other former Knights received invitations to rookie minicamps hosted by different NFL teams. These include linebacker Dariel Djabome, tight end Colin Weber, and center Gus Zilinskas. Zilinskas and Djabome are two talents that spent their entire career at Rutgers. Zilinskas played in 48 games for Rutgers and made 41 starts at center, while starting 38 consecutive games over the past three seasons. He was a two time honorable mention All-Big Ten selection, and served as a team captain during his time at RU. Zilinskas played a key role in bringing the knights offensive line up to a Big Ten level of play. He was invited to rookie minicamps hosted by both the and the . Djabome played in 47 games for Rutgers and made 25 starts at linebacker. He ended collegiate his career playing in 34 consecutive games totaling 192 tackles with 13 for loss and 5.5 sacks over that time. He was named to the all-Big Ten third team in 2024 and was a finalist for the Cornish Award that same year. He also served as a team captain. He was invited to a rookie minicamp hosted by the . Weber came to Rutgers after spending four years at Charlotte. During his one season at Rutgers, Weber caught 17 passes for 102 yards. His best performance of the season came against Washington, when he made five catches for 27 yards. He also proved himself to be a good blocker as well. He was invited to a rookie minicap hosted by the .

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Which NFL teams invited Dariel Djabome to their rookie minicamp?

Dariel Djabome has been invited to the rookie minicamp hosted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

What were Gus Zilinskas's achievements during his time at Rutgers?

Gus Zilinskas played in 48 games, made 41 starts, was a two-time honorable mention All-Big Ten selection, and served as a team captain.

How many passes did Colin Weber catch during his season at Rutgers?

Colin Weber caught 17 passes for 102 yards during his one season at Rutgers.

Former Scarlet Knights Dariel Djabome, Colin Weber, and Gus Zilinskas Invited to NFL Rookie Minicamps

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