Frostee Rucker

Frostee Rucker

Rucker in the 2014 NFL season
No. 92 Arizona Cardinals
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1983-09-14) September 14, 1983
Place of birth:	Tustin, California
Height:
Weight:
Career information
High school:	Tustin (CA)
College:	Southern California
NFL draft:	2006 / Round: 3 / Pick: 91
Career history
Cincinnati Bengals (2006–2011) Cleveland Browns (2012) Arizona Cardinals (2013–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Pac-10 (2005)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 7, 2015
Total tackles: 202 Sacks: 19.0 Forced fumbles: 7 Fumble recoveries: 2 Pass deflections: 8 Interceptions: 1 Player stats at NFL.com

Frostee Lynn Rucker (born September 14, 1983) is an American football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at USC.

Rucker has also played for the Cleveland Browns.

Early years

Rucker went to Tustin High School in Tustin, California, which DeShaun Foster, Matt McCoy, Chris Chester and Sam Baker also attended. He played running back and linebacker at Tustin HS and was named All-Golden West League MVP as a Senior in 2000. Rucker attended Foothill High School for his Sophomore year but did not play football. He attended Santa Ana High School during his junior year and earned All-League honors as a linebacker. He played both his freshman and senior years at Tustin High.

College career

Rucker attended Colorado State University as a redshirt freshman before transferring to play college football at USC from 2002 to 2005.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	40-yd dash	10-yd split	20-yd split	20-ss	3-cone	Vert	Broad	BP
6 ft 2¼ in	267 lb	4.80 s	1.72 s	2.91 s	4.32 s	7.32 s	35 in	9 ft 8 in	19 reps
Vertical jump, deep and wide, broad jump and 40-yard dash results from Pro Day, all other results from NFL Combine

Cincinnati Bengals

Rucker was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round (91st overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. He was placed on the injured reserve list his rookie year in 2006.

In 2007, Rucker contributed on special teams and situational opportunities on defense. He started the final regular season game against the Miami Dolphins and finished with 5 tackles.

In 2008, Rucker started 4 games and played in 11 (both career highs). He finished with 24 total tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and a pass defensed.

In 2009, the Cincinnati Bengals won the AFC North and Rucker finished with 13 tackles, and an interception returned 26 yards.

In the 2010 season, Rucker had 17 tackles, a sack, and a pass defensed.

In 2011, Rucker had 44 tackles and 4 sacks. He also led all defensive ends in stops per snap percentage.

Cleveland Browns

Rucker at Browns training camp in 2012.

Rucker signed with the Cleveland Browns on March 14, 2012. He was released during the 2013 offseason on February 5, 2013.

Arizona Cardinals

Rucker signed with the Arizona Cardinals on March 21, 2013.

External links

• Cleveland Browns bio