Kaimon Rucker
American football player (born 2002)
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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.
Hartwell, Georgia, U.S.
| No. 56 – Baltimore Ravens | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 28, 2002[1] Hartwell, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 254 lb (115 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hart County (Hartwell) |
| College | North Carolina (2020–2024) |
| NFL draft | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life
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]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Bench press | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 254 lb (115 kg) | 32+5⁄8 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] Rucker signed a reserve/future contract with Baltimore on January 5, 2026.[13]
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.”[14]
