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Martin Rucker

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Martin Rucker came into the league as a 4th-round selection (111th overall) in 2008, drafted out of Missouri. His most recent season came in 2012 with KC, capping a 5-season NFL career. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2 catches for 17 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 251#

College

Missouri

Draft

Rd 4, 111th overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2012

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
44.4

33th percentile among TEs · limited sample

2 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.27
Total EPA×0.22-0.66
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed52▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size53▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat52▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability29▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share37▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume47▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011JAX44.51
2010DAL46.41
2008CLE44.42217

Career profile

Martin Rucker has appeared in 4 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: CLE (2008), DAL (2010), JAX (2011).

As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 17 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2008 with CLE: 17 yards and 0 touchdowns in 2 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 13IND1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 17PIT1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD49.1

Martin Rucker — common questions

What position does Martin Rucker play?
Martin Rucker is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Martin Rucker played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Martin Rucker has played for CLE (2008), DAL (2010), JAX (2011).
Where did Martin Rucker go to college?
Martin Rucker played college football at Missouri.
When was Martin Rucker drafted?
Martin Rucker was selected in round 4, 111th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Martin Rucker scored?
Martin Rucker has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Martin Rucker's ScoutIndex Rating?
Martin Rucker rated 44.5 for 2011, the 37th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

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