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Jeremy Ruckert

TE

A 3rd-round pick (101st overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, Jeremy Ruckert has built an NFL career since. He's currently with NYJ, in his 5th season in the league. His hands stands out most — the 88th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 66 catches for 491 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 250#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 3, 101st overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
42.9

35th percentile among TEs

14 games · 29 targets

Role×0.14-0.49
Hands×0.1-1.03
Volume×0.12+0.00
Total EPA×0.22-0.18
EPA/target×0.3-0.27
Yards/target×0.12-0.71

Week 1 projection · @ TEN

Methodology
Rec2.1 (0–4)35% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)35% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)35% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)35% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)35% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)35% 2.5+
Rec yds21.3 (3.4–39.3)52% 20.5+
Rec yds21.3 (3.4–39.3)52% 20.5+
Rec yds21.3 (3.4–39.3)52% 20.5+
Rec yds21.3 (3.4–39.3)52% 20.5+
Rec yds21.3 (3.4–39.3)52% 20.5+
Rec yds21.3 (3.4–39.3)52% 20.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2025 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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).

Size58▶

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

Receiving

Hands88▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat7▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability26▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share41▶

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

Air-Yards Share18▶

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

Impact

Efficiency36▶

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

Volume64▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NYJ51.738481
2025NYJ42.914231791
2024NYJ31.51418105
2023NYJ45.31016151
2022NYJ43218

Career profile

Jeremy Ruckert has appeared in 43 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, all with NYJ.

As a receiver he has caught 66 passes for 491 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with NYJ: 179 yards and 1 touchdown in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home9
13
1.4/g
82
9/g
1
Away5
10
2.0/g
97
19/g
0
In division5
9
1.8/g
72
14/g
1
Out of division9
14
1.6/g
107
12/g
0
In wins3
4
1.3/g
36
12/g
0
In losses11
19
1.7/g
143
13/g
1
On grass3
3
1.0/g
36
12/g
0
On turf11
20
1.8/g
143
13/g
1
Indoors1
2
2.0/g
14
14/g
0
Outdoors13
21
1.6/g
165
13/g
1

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PIT2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD67.5
Week 2BUF1 rec, 5 yds, 1 TD69.1
Week 4MIA1 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD53.6
Week 5DAL4 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD44.1
Week 6DEN—42.4
Week 7CAR—40.2
Week 8CIN1 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD63
Week 10CLE1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD40.4
Week 11NE4 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 13ATL2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD43.7
Week 14MIA2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD48.6
Week 15JAX2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD44.1
Week 16NO2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD40.2
Week 17NE1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD22.4

Jeremy Ruckert — common questions

What position does Jeremy Ruckert play?
Jeremy Ruckert is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Jeremy Ruckert played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jeremy Ruckert has played for NYJ (2022–2026).
Where did Jeremy Ruckert go to college?
Jeremy Ruckert played college football at Ohio State.
When was Jeremy Ruckert drafted?
Jeremy Ruckert was selected in round 3, 101st overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jeremy Ruckert scored?
Jeremy Ruckert has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Jeremy Ruckert's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jeremy Ruckert rated 51.7 for 2026, the 66th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 3, 2022

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