Kaimon Rucker

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Kaimon Rucker
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No. 56  Baltimore Ravens
PositionLinebacker
Roster statusPractice squad
Personal information
Born (2002-02-28) February 28, 2002 (age 24)[1]
Hartwell, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight254 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High schoolHart County (Hartwell)
CollegeNorth Carolina (2020–2024)
NFL draft2025: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
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Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kaimon Rucker (born February 28, 2002)[1] is an American professional football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Early life

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Rucker attended Hart County High School in Hartwell, Georgia. Over his final two high school seasons, he had 130 tackles and 15.5 sacks.[2] He committed to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to play college football.[3]

College career

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As a true freshman at North Carolina in 2020, Rucker played in 10 games with one start and had 21 tackles.[4] 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.[5][6] Rucker returned to North Carolina for his senior season in 2023.[7]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Bench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)
254 lb
(115 kg)
32+58 in
(0.83 m)
10 in
(0.25 m)
27 reps
All values from NFL Combine[8][9]

Rucker signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2025.[10] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[11][12]

Personal life

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Rucker is a Christian. He has said, “Faith has always been important to me, whether I’ve slipped up or stayed steadfast. Honestly, my parents have instilled that in me ever since I started to fully grasp the word of God. Ever since then, faith guides me day in and day out with any adversity that comes my way.”[13]

References

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  3. ^ Hart County's Rucker signs with Tarheels
  4. ^ Defensive lineman Kaimon Rucker came prepared to make impact for UNC football
  5. ^ UNC defensive end Kaimon Rucker a linchpin as Tar Heels’ defense prepares for Clemson
  6. ^ UNC football looking for ‘thunder and lightning’ as Tar Heels hope to improve pass rush
  7. ^ Rucker catches the eye of national media
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