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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 96th 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

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
51.7

66th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 8 targets

Role×0.14-0.14
Hands×0.1+0.24
Volume×0.12-0.32
Total EPA×0.22+0.11
EPA/target×0.3+0.41
Yards/target×0.12-0.32

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.

2026 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

Hands96▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat3▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability70▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Share23▶

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

Impact

Efficiency77▶

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

Volume54▶

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)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home1
2
2.0/g
5
5/g
0
Away2
6
3.0/g
43
22/g
1
Out of division3
8
2.7/g
48
16/g
1
In wins1
1
1.0/g
4
4/g
0
In losses2
7
3.5/g
44
22/g
1
On grass1
1
1.0/g
4
4/g
0
On turf2
7
3.5/g
44
22/g
1
Indoors1
5
5.0/g
39
39/g
1
Outdoors2
3
1.5/g
9
5/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TEN1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD42.4
Week 2GB2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD38.5
Week 3DET5 rec, 39 yds, 1 TD69.8

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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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 3, 2022

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