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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||
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| Born: | October 12, 1988 Warren, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Warren (OH) G. Harding | ||||||
| College: | Michigan State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2011 / Round: 6 / Pick: 188 | ||||||
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Chris L. Rucker (born October 12, 1988) is an American former professional football player. He played as a defensive back, which is a player who tries to stop the other team from catching passes. Chris Rucker was chosen by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2011 NFL draft. Before playing professionally, he played college football at Michigan State University.
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Chris Rucker's Football Journey
Chris Rucker was born in Warren, Ohio, on October 12, 1988. He grew up loving football and played for Warren G. Harding High School. After high school, he went on to play college football at Michigan State University.
College Career at Michigan State
While playing for the Michigan State Spartans, Chris Rucker was a talented defensive back. He was known for his skills in stopping opposing players. In 2010, he was recognized as a "Second-team All-Big Ten" player. This means he was one of the best defensive players in the Big Ten Conference that year.
Playing in the NFL
After a successful college career, Chris Rucker hoped to play in the NFL. In 2011, he was chosen by the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL Draft. The draft is where professional teams pick new players from colleges. Chris was the 188th player picked overall in that draft. He played for the Colts for a short time. In August 2012, the Colts decided to "waive" him, which means they released him from the team.
Playing in the CFL
After his time in the NFL, Chris Rucker continued his football career in Canada. In August 2014, he joined the Ottawa Redblacks of the CFL. He was signed to their "practice squad." A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but don't usually play in games unless someone gets injured. He was released by the Redblacks in October 2014.
Career Stats and Highlights
During his professional career, Chris Rucker showed his skills as a defensive back. He recorded 37 total tackles, which means he stopped the ball carrier 37 times. He also recovered one fumble, which is when a player drops the ball and another player picks it up. Additionally, he had 2 pass deflections, meaning he knocked down passes thrown by the other team's quarterback.
