Kaimon Rucker
| No. 56 – Baltimore Ravens | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Roster status | Practice squad |
| 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 | |
| |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]| 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] | ||||||||||||
Baltimore Ravens
[edit]Rucker signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2025.[10] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[11][12]
Personal life
[edit]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.”[13]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ Mink, Ryan. "Ravens' Initial Practice Squad Is Set". baltimoreravens.com. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ^ Mink, Ryan. "5 Takeaways From Ravens Roster Cuts". baltimoreravens.com. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ^ Kruse, Ethan. "Kaimon Rucker - A Beacon of Faith". His Huddle. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
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