| North Carolina Tar Heels – No. 25 | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 28, 2002[1] Hartwell, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Hart County (Hartwell, Georgia) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Kaimon Rucker (born February 28, 2002)[1] is an American football linebacker for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
High school career
[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]
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.”[8]
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
- ^ Kruse, Ethan. "Kaimon Rucker - A Beacon of Faith". His Huddle. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
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