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Boston College grad transfer RB Jon Hilliman will enroll at Rutgers | 1 year of eligibility left

Jon Hilliman, the former Boston College running back starter, and prior to that a three-star recruit, will spend his final year of eligibility playing for Rutgers as a graduate transfer.

Hilliman visited Rutgers Friday, after graduating from Boston College in December. Being that he graduated, he's eligible to transfer and play out his career without having to sit out a year.

"It's time to come home," Hilliman told NJ.com, Wednesday afternoon. "I'm needed and I couldn't be happier to help lead this team into post season play

It had been rumored for the past month that Rutgers could add the former St.