Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame
Chris Brantley, originally from Teaneck, NJ, enjoyed a standout career for the Scarlet Knights, catching 144 passes, including 17 for touchdowns, from 1990-93. Brantley gained 1,914 yards through the air (13.3 yards per catch). Brantley was an All-BIG EAST selection as a senior, when he caught 56 passes for 589 yards and seven touchdowns. Following his senior season, he was selected in the 1994 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams and later played for the Buffalo Bills. Brantley will long be remembered for his outstanding performance in the Scarlet Knights' memorable 50-49 come-from-behind win over Virginia Tech in the 1992 Homecoming Game. The talented, sure-handed receiver hauled in eight passes for 124 yards and four touchdowns, but none more important than the 15-yard reception from QB Bryan Fortay deep in the right end zone as time ran out, giving Rutgers the victory.
