Kaimon Rucker
| North Carolina Tar Heels – No. 25 | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 28, 2002[1] Hartwell, Georgia, U.S. |
| 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) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Kaimon Rucker (born February 28, 2002)[1] is an American football linebacker for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
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.[2] He committed to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to play college football.[3]
College career
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]
Personal life
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.”[8]
References
- ^ a b Williams, Jimmy (September 8, 2023). "2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report Kaimon Rucker, EDGE, UNC". nfldraftdiamonds.com. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ "Kaimon Rucker ranked one of nation's top edge rushers". Yahoo Sports. October 6, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Hart County's Rucker signs with Tarheels
- ^ Defensive lineman Kaimon Rucker came prepared to make impact for UNC football
- ^ 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
- ^ Kruse, Ethan. "Kaimon Rucker - A Beacon of Faith". His Huddle. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
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