Martin Rucker (American football)
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Martin Rucker hugs a fan following the 2008 Cotton Bowl Classic.
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | May 4, 1985 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | St. Joseph, Missouri | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 251 lb (114 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | St. Joseph (MO) Benton | ||||||||
| College: | Missouri | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2008 / Round: 4 / Pick: 111 | ||||||||
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| Receptions: | 2 |
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| Receiving yards: | 17 |
| Receiving TDs: | 0 |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Martin Rucker, Jr. (born May 4, 1985) is an American former college and professional football player. He is currently (as of February 2016) running for State Representative in Missouri's 14th District. He played college football for the University of Missouri, and was recognized as a consensus All-American. He was chosen by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft, and has also played tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL.
Rucker was born in St. Joseph, Missouri. He is the younger brother of former NFL defensive end Mike Rucker and the son of politician Martin T. Rucker. He attended Benton High School in St. Joseph, and was a standout player for the Benton Cardinals high school football team.
Rucker attended the University of Missouri, where he played for coach Gary Pinkel's Missouri Tigers football team from 2004 to 2007. He was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American tight end, having been named to the first teams of the American Football Coaches Association and the Associated Press. Rucker finished his collegiate career with over 200 receptions, 2,175 yards, and 18 touchdowns.
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