In the round of the 2022 NFL Draft, wide receiver Bo Melton was selected as the 8th pick in the seventh round by the Seattle Seahawks and was 229th overall.
Melton created buzz at the NFL combine by running the fastest 40 time of any Big Ten back with an impressive 40 time of 4.34 seconds. His speed, route running and versatility makes him a valued prospect that could help teams in multiple ways. His value as a special teams player gives him a chance to make an impact next fall.
He is the first Rutgers wide receiver to be selected in the NFL Draft since Leonte Carroo was taken with the 86th pick in the third round in 2016.