PISCATAWAY -- One of the best all-around athletes on Rutgers campus is about to be tested.
Rutgers is moving wide receiver Jawuan Harris to defensive back in order to fill holes in a secondary that will be without cornerback Blessuan Austin and safety Saquan Hampton. He likely will play safety Saturday against Illinois.
Harris was Rutgers' leading receiver last season with 39 catches for 481 yards and three touchdowns, earning a spot on the Big Ten All-Freshman Team as named by ESPN.com.
"He is a really, really athletic guy," defensive coordinator Jay Niemann said.