Kaimon Rucker

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.

Kaimon Rucker

No. 56 – Baltimore Ravens
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(2002-02-28) February 28, 2002 (age 23)[1] Hartwell, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	254 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school:	Hart County (Hartwell)
College:	North Carolina (2020–2024)
NFL draft:	2025: undrafted
Career history
Baltimore Ravens (2025–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-ACC (2023)
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

Pre-draft measurables

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]

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.”^[11]