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Keith Rucker

Rucker with the San Antonio Matadors in 2000
Personal information
Born:	(1968-11-20) November 20, 1968 (age 56) University Park, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
High school:	Shaker Heights (OH)
College:	Ohio Wesleyan
Undrafted:	1992
Career history
As player:
Phoenix Cardinals (1992) Cincinnati Bengals (1994) Philadelphia Eagles (1996) Washington Redskins (1997) Kansas City Chiefs (1997) San Antonio Matadors (2000)
As coach:
Ohio Wesleyan (2000) Defensive line coach Mount Healthy HS (OH) (2001–2003) Head coach Walnut Hills HS (OH) (2004–2006) Assistant coach Loveland HS (OH) (2007–2009) Assistant coach Aiken HS (OH) (2010) Assistant coach Princeton HS (OH) (2011) Defensive line coach & special teams coordinator Ohio Wesleyan (2012–2016) Defensive line coach & special teams coordinator New York Jets (2014) Intern defensive line coach Cincinnati Bengals (2015) Intern defensive line coach Summit Country Day (OH) (2016) Special teams coordinator & defensive coordinator La Salle HS (OH) (2017) Defensive coordinator Capital (2018–2020) Assistant coach Denison (2021–2022) Defensive coordinator Bishop Fenwick HS (OH) (2023–present) Linebackers coach

Keith Rucker V, born on November 20, 1968, is a former American football player. He played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played for several teams like the Phoenix Cardinals and Cincinnati Bengals. Before joining the NFL, he played college football at Eastern Michigan University and Ohio Wesleyan University. Today, he is an assistant coach at Bishop Fenwick High School in Ohio.

Discovering Keith Rucker's Football Journey

Keith Rucker had an exciting career in American football. He started playing in college and then moved on to the professional league. His journey shows how dedication can lead to playing at the highest levels of the sport.

Playing Football in the NFL

Keith Rucker played as a defensive tackle. This position is important for stopping the opposing team's offense. He joined the NFL in 1992.

He played for several well-known teams:

• The Phoenix Cardinals from 1992 to 1993.
• The Cincinnati Bengals from 1994 to 1995.
• The Philadelphia Eagles in 1996.
• The Washington Redskins from 1996 to 1997.
• The Kansas City Chiefs in 1997.

He finished his playing career in 2000. He played for the San Antonio Matadors in the Spring Football League.

Coaching After Playing

After his playing days, Keith Rucker became a football coach. He has coached at many different levels. He has helped young players improve their skills.

His coaching career includes:

• Coaching defensive linemen at Ohio Wesleyan University. He coached there in 2000 and again from 2012 to 2016.
• Being a head coach at Mount Healthy High School in Ohio. This was from 2001 to 2003.
• Working as an assistant coach at several high schools. These include Walnut Hills, Loveland, and Aiken High Schools.
• Serving as an intern defensive line coach for NFL teams. He worked with the New York Jets in 2014 and the Cincinnati Bengals in 2015.
• Becoming a defensive coordinator at La Salle High School in 2017.
• Coaching at Capital University and Denison University. He was a defensive coordinator at Denison from 2021 to 2022.
• Currently, he coaches linebackers at Bishop Fenwick High School in Ohio.