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Jeremy Ruckert

Jeremy Ruckert
Ruckert with the New York Jets in 2025
No. 89 – New York Jets
PositionTight end
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2000-08-11) August 11, 2000 (age 25)
Lindenhurst, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolLindenhurst Senior
CollegeOhio State (2018–2021)
NFL draft2022: 3rd round, 101st overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Receptions58
Receiving yards443
Receiving touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jeremy Ruckert (born August 11, 2000) is an American professional football tight end for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected 101st overall in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft.

Early life

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Ruckert attended Lindenhurst Senior High School in Lindenhurst, New York. During his career, he had 222 receptions for 3,133 yards and 37 touchdowns.[1] As a senior, Ruckert was the New York Gatorade Football Player of the Year after catching 61 passes for 1,094 yards with 13 touchdowns and 61 tackles, 13 sacks and two interceptions.[2] He played in the 2018 U. S. Army All-American Bowl.[3] He committed to Ohio State University to play college football.[4][5]

College career

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As a true freshman at Ohio State in 2018, Ruckert had one reception for 13 yards.[6] He played in all 14 games his sophomore year in 2019, recording 14 receptions for 142 yards and four touchdowns.[7][8] As a junior in 2020, he had 13 receptions for 151 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.[9] As a senior in 2021, he had 26 receptions for 309 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.[10]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Wingspan Bench press
6 ft 5+1⁄2 in
(1.97 m)		 252 lb
(114 kg)		 32+3⁄4 in
(0.83 m)		 10+1⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		 6 ft 7+1⁄8 in
(2.01 m)		 22 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[11][12][13]

Ruckert was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round, 101st overall, of the 2022 NFL draft.[14] In Week 18 against the Miami Dolphins, Ruckert recorded his first career catch on an eight–yard reception from Joe Flacco.[15] As a rookie, he appeared in nine games, logging his one catch, and contributed on special teams as well.[16] In the 2023 season, he had 16 receptions for 151 yards in 15 games and six starts.[17] In the 2024 season, he had 18 receptions for 105 yards in 17 games and nine starts.[18] On September 14, 2025, Ruckert caught his first career touchdown on a 5 yard pass from Tyrod Taylor in a Jets 30-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. [19]

On December 17, 2025, Ruckert signed a two-year, $10 million contract extension with the Jets.[20]

NFL career statistics

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Regular season

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Year Team Games Receiving
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
2022 NYJ 9 0 1 8 8.0 8 0
2023 NYJ 15 6 16 151 9.4 23 0
2024 NYJ 17 9 18 105 5.8 12 0
2025 NYJ 17 15 23 179 7.8 24 1
Career 58 30 58 443 7.6 24 1


References

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  1. ^ Sarra, Gregg (January 9, 2021). "Lindenhurst's Jeremy Ruckert focused on Alabama and staying healthy". Newsday. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  2. ^ Sarra, Gregg (December 11, 2017). "Jeremy Ruckert adds to trophy case with NY State Player of Year award". Newsday. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  3. ^ Hilbert, Evan (October 2, 2017). "Lindenhurst (N.Y.) TE Jeremy Ruckert receives U.S. Army All-American Bowl jersey". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  4. ^ Landis, Bill (July 17, 2017). "What Ruckert's commitment means for Ohio State". cleveland.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  5. ^ May, Tim (August 28, 2018). "Freshman tight end Jeremy Ruckert has impressed Ryan Day". Buckeye Xtra. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  6. ^ Bielik, Tim (March 29, 2019). "How Jeremy Ruckert's growth at tight end could give him more chances to flash as a receiver". cleveland.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  7. ^ Sarra, Gregg (October 23, 2020). "Lindenhurst's Jeremy Ruckert ready for Ohio State's Big Ten opener". Newsday. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  8. ^ Kaufman, Joey (September 29, 2020). "Ohio State tight end Jeremy Ruckert builds toward fall football season". Buckeye Xtra. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  9. ^ "Jeremy Ruckert 2020 Game Log". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  10. ^ "Jeremy Ruckert 2021 Game Log". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  11. ^ Zierlein, Lance. "Jeremy Ruckert Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  12. ^ "2022 Draft Scout Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  13. ^ "Jeremy Ruckert 2022 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  14. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (April 30, 2022). "Jets Select Ohio State TE Jeremy Ruckert with 101st Overall Selection in 2022 NFL Draft". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  15. ^ White, Mike (January 8, 2023). "Lindenhurst's Jeremy Ruckert grabs first NFL pass for the NY Jets". Greater Long Island. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  16. ^ "Jeremy Ruckert 2022 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  17. ^ "Jeremy Ruckert 2023 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  18. ^ "Jeremy Ruckert 2024 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  19. ^ Iannazzone, Al (September 9, 2025). "Ruckert's first NFL TD catch a proud moment despite Jets' loss". Newsday. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  20. ^ Alper, Josh (December 17, 2025). "Jets, TE Jeremy Ruckert agree to two-year contract extension". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
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