Jeremy Ruckert

Jeremy Ruckert (born August 11, 2000) is an American football tight end for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He attended Ohio State between 2018 and 2021, and was drafted 101st overall in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Jeremy Ruckert
New York Jets
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (2000-08-11) August 11, 2000
Lindenhurst, New York
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Lindenhurst
(Lindenhurst, New York)
College:Ohio State (2018-2021)
NFL Draft:2022 / Round: 3 / Pick: 101
Career history
Roster status:Unsigned draft pick

Early years

Ruckert attended Lindenhurst Senior High School in Lindenhurst, New York. During his career he had 222 receptions for 3,133 yards and 37 touchdowns.[1] As a senior, Ruckert was the New York Gatorade Football Player of the Year after catching 61 passes for 1,094 yards with 13 touchdowns and 61 tackles, 13 sacks and two interceptions.[2] He played in the 2018 U. S. Army All-American Bowl.[3] He committed to Ohio State University to play college football.[4][5]

College career

As a true freshman at Ohio State in 2018, Ruckert had one reception for 13 yards.[6] He played in all 14 games his sophomore year in 2019, recording 14 receptions for 142 yards and four touchdowns.[7][8] As a junior in 2020, he had 13 receptions for 151 yards and five touchdowns.

References
  1. Lindenhurst's Jeremy Ruckert focused on Alabama and staying healthy
  2. Jeremy Ruckert adds to trophy case with NY State Player of Year award
  3. "Lindenhurst (N.Y.) TE Jeremy Ruckert receives U.S. Army All-American Bowl jersey". October 2, 2017.
  4. "What Ruckert's commitment means for Ohio State". cleveland. July 17, 2017.
  5. May, Tim. "Ohio State football | Freshman tight end Jeremy Ruckert has impressed Ryan Day". Buckeyextra.
  6. "How Jeremy Ruckert's growth at tight end could give him more chances to flash as a receiver". cleveland. March 29, 2019.
  7. Lindenhurst's Jeremy Ruckert ready for Ohio State's Big Ten opener
  8. Kaufman, Joey. "Ohio State tight end Jeremy Ruckert builds toward fall football season". Buckeye Xtra.
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