Chris Rucker facts for kids

Chris L. Rucker was born on October 12, 1988. He is an American former professional football player. He played as a defensive back, which means he helped stop the other team from scoring. Chris Rucker played college football for Michigan State University. After college, he was chosen by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2011 NFL draft.

Chris Rucker's Football Journey

College Football Success

Chris Rucker played college football at Michigan State University. He was a talented player there. In 2010, he was named to the Second-team All-Big Ten. This means he was recognized as one of the best players in his college conference.

Playing in the NFL

The NFL draft is an event where professional football teams pick new players from colleges. Chris Rucker was chosen by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft. He was the 188th player picked overall.

He played for the Colts during the 2011 and 2012 seasons. A defensive back's job is to stop passes and tackle players. During his time with the Colts, he made 37 total tackles. He also recovered one fumble and deflected two passes. On August 26, 2012, the Colts decided to release him from the team. This is called being "waived."

Playing in the CFL

After his time in the NFL, Chris Rucker moved to the Canadian Football League (CFL). In August 2014, he joined the Ottawa Redblacks. He was signed to their practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster for games. This helps them stay ready to play if needed.

However, Chris Rucker was released by the Redblacks on October 14, 2014. This marked the end of his professional football career.