Jeremy Ruckert

Jeremy Ruckert
No. 89 – New York Jets
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (2000-08-11) August 11, 2000 (age 24)
Lindenhurst, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Lindenhurst Senior
College:Ohio State (2018–2021)
NFL draft:2022 / round: 3 / pick: 101
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 8, 2024
Receptions:27
Receiving yards:209
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jeremy Ruckert (born August 11, 2000) is an American professional football tight end for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted 101st overall in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft.

Early life

Ruckert attended Lindenhurst Senior High School in Lindenhurst, New York. During his career, he had 222 receptions for 3,133 yards and 37 touchdowns.[1] As a senior, Ruckert was the New York Gatorade Football Player of the Year after catching 61 passes for 1,094 yards with 13 touchdowns and 61 tackles, 13 sacks and two interceptions.[2] He played in the 2018 U. S. Army All-American Bowl.[3] He committed to Ohio State University to play college football.[4][5]

College career

As a true freshman at Ohio State in 2018, Ruckert had one reception for 13 yards.[6] He played in all 14 games his sophomore year in 2019, recording 14 receptions for 142 yards and four touchdowns.[7][8] As a junior in 2020, he had 13 receptions for 151 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.[9] As a senior in 2021, he had 26 receptions for 309 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.[10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Bench press
6 ft 5+1⁄2 in
(1.97 m) 		252 lb
(114 kg) 		32+3⁄4 in
(0.83 m) 		10+1⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		 22 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[11][12][13]

Ruckert was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round, 101st overall, of the 2022 NFL draft.[14] In Week 18 against the Miami Dolphins, Ruckert recorded his first career catch on an eight–yard reception from Joe Flacco.[15] As a rookie, he appeared in nine games, logging his one catch, and contributed on special teams as well.[16] In the 2023 season, he had 16 receptions for 151 yards in 15 games and six starts.[17]

References

  1. ^ Sarra, Gregg (January 9, 2021). "Lindenhurst's Jeremy Ruckert focused on Alabama and staying healthy". Newsday. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  2. ^ Sarra, Gregg (December 11, 2017). "Jeremy Ruckert adds to trophy case with NY State Player of Year award". Newsday. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  3. ^ Hilbert, Evan (October 2, 2017). "Lindenhurst (N.Y.) TE Jeremy Ruckert receives U.S. Army All-American Bowl jersey". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  4. ^ Landis, Bill (July 17, 2017). "What Ruckert's commitment means for Ohio State". cleveland.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  5. ^ May, Tim (August 28, 2018). "Freshman tight end Jeremy Ruckert has impressed Ryan Day". Buckeye Xtra. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  6. ^ Bielik, Tim (March 29, 2019). "How Jeremy Ruckert's growth at tight end could give him more chances to flash as a receiver". cleveland.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  7. ^ Sarra, Gregg (October 23, 2020). "Lindenhurst's Jeremy Ruckert ready for Ohio State's Big Ten opener". Newsday. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  8. ^ Kaufman, Joey (September 29, 2020). "Ohio State tight end Jeremy Ruckert builds toward fall football season". Buckeye Xtra. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  9. ^ "Jeremy Ruckert 2020 Game Log". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  10. ^ "Jeremy Ruckert 2021 Game Log". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  11. ^ Zierlein, Lance. "Jeremy Ruckert Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  12. ^ "2022 Draft Scout Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  13. ^ "Jeremy Ruckert 2022 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  14. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (April 30, 2022). "Jets Select Ohio State TE Jeremy Ruckert with 101st Overall Selection in 2022 NFL Draft". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  15. ^ White, Mike (January 8, 2023). "Lindenhurst's Jeremy Ruckert grabs first NFL pass for the NY Jets". Greater Long Island. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  16. ^ "Jeremy Ruckert 2022 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  17. ^ "Jeremy Ruckert 2023 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved October 25, 2024.