New York Jets 2018-2021 TE - Jeremy Ruckert

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    Might be my favorite pickup in the class ... reminds me of that Alexander kid @ Oklahoma. He's gonna be an absolute beast at the next level.
     
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    LOL glad we agree
     
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    THE BEST TO EVER DO IT?

    With starter Marcus Baugh having exhausted his eligibility, Kierre Hawkins’ transfer to Youngstown State and A.J. Alexander’s career coming to a close due to a medical hardship, five-star tight end signee Jeremy Ruckert sees an opportunity to contribute as a freshman at Ohio State.

    “I'm looking forward to just understanding the playbook and just trying to take a step ahead to give myself a chance to play early,” Ruckert told Eleven Warriors during U.S. Army All-American Bowl practices last week. “I don't think it's a question that's what I'm here for.”

    Head coach Urban Meyer called the 6-foot-6, 238-pound Ruckert the best tight end prospect he’s ever seen, and that includes John Mackey Award winner Aaron Hernandez. Despite his off-field troubles, he caught 111 passes for 1,382 and 12 touchdowns in three seasons under Meyer at Florida.

    Ruckert hopes to have an even greater impact within the Buckeyes’ offense, though.

    “I'm want to be the best tight end in Ohio State history,” he said. “I know I'm capable of doing it. There are some great names that have done great things there. If you're not working to be the best, you're not going to do the best you can on the field.”

    Ruckert finished his senior season with 1,094 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns and led Lindenhurst to the Long Island Championship. He also added 61 tackles, 13 sacks and two interceptions on defense for the Bulldogs, but still sees room for improvement.

    “I need to get bigger and work on my blocking,” Ruckert said. “I've really gotten to take advantage of the practice and all the experience of going against the best linebackers and defensive ends in the country and try to match their physicality. Coming out of high school, it was no secret I was playing out wide the whole time. Now I'm really getting the feel of being attached to the ball and getting in the mix in the front seven. I think I'm doing really well, but that's what I need to work on.

    “It's really just technique and I feel like it's easier to teach someone how to block that it is to team them how to catch and run routes,” he continued. “I think I'm in good hands going forward. Coach Mick[ey Marotti] is the best in the country. I'll learn a lot from coach [Kevin] Wilson and coach [Greg] Stud[rawa], too. I'm excited.”

    Ruckert will graduate from Lindenhurst in the spring and enroll in classes in Columbus in June. He’ll first conclude his high school career in the Polynesian Bowl on Jan. 20 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

    “I'm going to take a trip out there, learn about the Polynesian culture and play against the best out there, too,” Ruckert said.
     
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    Hello Armani.

    Yea, Ruckert went full retard. Never go full retard.

    That’s what happens when you only recruit 5-7 Ohio kids in each class. The hatred is eroding with each class and my hatred is multiplying.



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    Thank you and welcome back!!! You hit the nail on the head.
     
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    Jeremy Ruckert - The No. 1 tight end in the 2018 class, Ruckert showed every reason why on Tuesday. Despite a non-stop 12-hour flight on Monday to get to Hawaii from New York, the Ohio State pledge didn't show any signs of jet lag and was the most consistent pass-catcher on the morning for Makai. He's got soft hands, runs crisp and precise routes and has tremendous body control, able to adjust to every throw.
     
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    Polynesian Bowl: Top performers

    Jeremy Ruckert -- The No. 1 tight end in the nation did not disappoint. Ruckert, an Ohio State signee from Lindenhurst, N.Y., had a game-high four receptions for 57 yards. He was a headache for linebackers, who were helpless trying to stay with him over the middle of the field. Ruckert is a dynamic weapon that can line up on the line, in the slot or out wide, and he's tremendously fluid as a route runner. He's got star written all over him and appears primed to leave his mark with the Buckeyes.
     
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