Kaimon Rucker
Kaimon Rucker (born February 28, 2002)[1] is an American football linebacker for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
| North Carolina Tar Heels – No. 25 | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 28, 2002[1] Hartwell, Georgia |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Hart County (Hartwell, Georgia) |
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High school career
Rucker attended Hart County High School in Hartwell, Georgia. Over his final two high school seasons, he had 130 tackles and 15.5 sacks. He committed to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to play college football.[2]
College career
As a true freshman at North Carolina in 2020, Rucker played in 10 games with one start and had 21 tackles.[3] As a sophomore in 2021, he started 10 of 13 games, recording 30 tackles and four sacks. As a junior in 2022, he started four of 14 game, finishing with 37 tackles and 3.5 sacks.[4][5] Rucker returned to North Carolina for his senior season in 2023.[6]
References
- Williams, Jimmy (September 8, 2023). "2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report Kaimon Rucker, EDGE, UNC". nfldraftdiamonds.com. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
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- UNC defensive end Kaimon Rucker a linchpin as Tar Heels’ defense prepares for Clemson
- UNC football looking for ‘thunder and lightning’ as Tar Heels hope to improve pass rush
- Rucker catches the eye of national media
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