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Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2011R6 · #188
S· Round 6

Chris
Rucker.

CR
Sickos Grade
48.3/100

Michigan St. official athletic logoMichigan St.· 6'0"· 195 lb· 4.54s 40

R6 · #188 · IND
02Scheme fit
Ideal system

Fangio two-high schemes that prioritize versatility in the secondary and rely on safeties to cover large areas of the field while maintaining gap integrity against the run.

boundary safetynickel defenderdimebackershort-zone defender
Best role

Rotational safety and special teams ace in Year 1, with the ceiling to develop into a starting strong safety capable of covering tight ends and contributing in run support.

Wrong fit

Man-heavy defenses that ask safeties to consistently lock up against slot receivers or speedy tight ends without assistance.

Rucker's athleticism and keen awareness in zone coverage make him a valuable addition to defenses that emphasize deep zone principles and strategic blitzes.

07Athletic testing
Height
6'0"
Weight
195 lb
40 yd
4.54s
Bench
10
Relative Athletic Score
4.02
/10 · official

Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.

06Athletic profilevs. S on Big Board
40VERTBRD3CSHTLBNCH

— — — positional median (p50)

40 yd
4.54sp50
Vertical
in
Broad jump
in
Three-cone
s
Shuttle
s
Bench
10repp50
08College production

No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.

10In hindsight

Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.

Pro Bowls
0
All-Pro
0
Seasons
1
Career AV
2

Data note: No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.

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