Kaimon Rucker
| No. 56 – Baltimore Ravens | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 28, 2002[1] Hartwell, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 254 lb (115 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Hart County (Hartwell) |
| College: | North Carolina (2020–2024) |
| NFL draft: | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Kaimon Rucker (born February 28, 2002)[1] is an American professional football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Early life
Rucker attended Hart County High School in Hartwell, Georgia. Over his final two high school seasons, he had 130 tackles and 15.5 sacks.[2] He committed to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to play college football.[3]
College career
As a true freshman at North Carolina in 2020, Rucker played in 10 games with one start and had 21 tackles.[4] As a sophomore in 2021, he started 10 of 13 games, recording 30 tackles and four sacks. As a junior in 2022, he started four of 14 game, finishing with 37 tackles and 3.5 sacks.[5][6] Rucker returned to North Carolina for his senior season in 2023.[7]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Bench press | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
254 lb (115 kg) |
32+5⁄8 in (0.83 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) |
27 reps | ||||||||
| All values from NFL Combine[8][9] | ||||||||||||
Rucker signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2025.[10]
Personal life
Rucker is a Christian. He has said, “Faith has always been important to me, whether I’ve slipped up or stayed steadfast. Honestly, my parents have instilled that in me ever since I started to fully grasp the word of God. Ever since then, faith guides me day in and day out with any adversity that comes my way.”[11]
References
- ^ a b Williams, Jimmy (September 8, 2023). "2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report Kaimon Rucker, EDGE, UNC". nfldraftdiamonds.com. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ "Kaimon Rucker ranked one of nation's top edge rushers". Yahoo Sports. October 6, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Hart County's Rucker signs with Tarheels
- ^ Defensive lineman Kaimon Rucker came prepared to make impact for UNC football
- ^ UNC defensive end Kaimon Rucker a linchpin as Tar Heels’ defense prepares for Clemson
- ^ UNC football looking for ‘thunder and lightning’ as Tar Heels hope to improve pass rush
- ^ Rucker catches the eye of national media
- ^ "Kaimon Rucker Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ^ "Kaimon Rucker College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ^ Ryan, Matt (May 13, 2025). "Ravens Sign Intriguing Undrafted Rookie Pass Rusher". BaltimoreRavens.com.
- ^ Kruse, Ethan. "Kaimon Rucker - A Beacon of Faith". His Huddle. Retrieved December 17, 2023.