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 played college football at Ohio State and was drafted 101st overall in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Jeremy Ruckert
No. 89 – New York Jets
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (2000-08-11) August 11, 2000
Lindenhurst, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Lindenhurst Senior
(Lindenhurst, NY)
College:Ohio State (2018–2021)
NFL Draft:2022 / Round: 3 / Pick: 101
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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.

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanBench press
6 ft 5+1⁄2 in
(1.97 m)		 252 lb
(114 kg)		 32+3⁄4 in
(0.83 m)		 10+1⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		22 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[9][10][11]

Ruckert was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round, 101st overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.[12]

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.
  9. "Jeremy Ruckert Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  10. "2022 Draft Scout Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  11. "Jeremy Ruckert 2022 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  12. Greenberg, Ethan (April 30, 2022). "Jets Select Ohio State TE Jeremy Ruckert with 101st Overall Selection in 2022 NFL Draft". NewYorkJets.com.
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