Jeremy Ruckert, the Ohio St. TE, sits at No. 107 on the consensus board across 24 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 4% elite, 46% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Ruckert should test well creating a favorable height-weight-speed profile that could push him up draft boards.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Muscular move tight end on the collegiate level who should be able to find a home as an in-line worker.”
Production Context
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Ruckert is a rock-solid prospect with the potential to play "Y" or "H" in an offense that features heavy personnel.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-TE.
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Muscular move tight end on the collegiate level who should be able to find a home as an in-line worker. Ruckert should test well creating a favorable height-weight-speed profile that could push him up draft boards. He blocks with good aggression, but can be a little inconsistent at the point of attack for now. He's not as explosive in his route-running as his testing might indicate but will catch what is thrown his w…”
“…Ruckert is a rock-solid prospect with the potential to play "Y" or "H" in an offense that features heavy personnel. As a rugged blocker with soft hands and polished receiving skills, he is an intriguing option for a team looking for a developmental prospect to throw into the rotation.…”
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