Martin Rucker (American football)
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.JPG/200px-Martin_Rucker_(football).JPG) Martin Rucker hugs a fan following the 2008 Cotton Bowl. |
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| Cleveland Browns — No. 86 | |
| Tight end | |
| Date of birth: May 4, 1985 | |
| Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | Weight: 255 lb (116 kg) |
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| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
| College: Missouri | |
| NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 4 / Pick: 111 | |
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| Current status: Active | |
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Martin Rucker (born May 4, 1985 in St. Joseph, Missouri[1]) is an American football tight end for the Cleveland Browns.
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[edit] Early years
Rucker went to Benton High School in St. Joseph, Missouri. He is 6 foot 6 inches tall and weighs 255 pounds.[2] 2007 was Rucker's senior season at the University of Missouri, where he played for the Missouri Tigers. The Tigers finished that season ranked no. 4 and no. 5 in the Associated Press and Coaches' Poll, respectively.
Rucker was named as a First Team All-American tight end for the 2007 season by the American Football Coaches Association and the Associated Press. [3] [4] Rucker finished his collegiate career with over 200 receptions, 2175 yards, and 18 touchdowns.
[edit] Professional career
Martin Rucker was drafted by the Cleveland Browns on April 27, 2008. He was the 111th pick in the fourth round.
[edit] Personal
Rucker is the son of Martin T. Rucker and the younger brother of retired Carolina Panthers defensive end Mike Rucker.
[edit] References
- ^ ESPN - Martin Rucker Stats, News, Photos - Missouri Tigers - NCAA College Football
- ^ http://mutigers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/rucker_martin00.html Player Bio: Martin Rucker :: Football
- ^ Martin Rucker Named 1st-Team All-American :: Senior Tight End Becomes 27th All-American in Mizzou History
- ^ Five Tigers Named to AP All-America Teams :: Mizzou has two Consensus AA's for first time
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