Jeremy Ruckert Explained

Jeremy Ruckert
Number:	89
Current Team:	New York Jets
Position:	Tight end
Birth Date:	11 August 2000
Birth Place:	Lindenhurst, New York, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	5
Weight Lb:	250
High School:	Lindenhurst Senior
College:	Ohio State (2018–2021)
Draftyear:	2022
Draftround:	3
Draftpick:	101
Pastteams:	New York Jets (–present)
Status:	Active
Statseason:	2023
Statlabel1:	Receptions
Statvalue1:	17
Statlabel2:	Receiving yards
Statvalue2:	159
Statlabel3:	Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:	R/RuckJe00

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

Ruckert was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round, 101st overall, of the 2022 NFL draft.^[11] In Week 18 against the Miami Dolphins, Ruckert recorded his first career catch on an eight–yard reception from Joe Flacco.^[12] As a rookie, he appeared in nine games, logging his one catch, and contributed on special teams as well.^[13]

External links

• New York Jets bio
• Ohio State Buckeyes bio

Notes and References

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