Frostee Lynn Rucker (born September 14, 1983) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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in the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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, and was selected by the

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in the third round of the

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. Rucker has also played for the

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, and

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Early life

Rucker went to

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in Tustin, California, which

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, Matt McCoy, Chris Chester and Sam Baker also attended. He played running back and linebacker at Tustin High School and was named All-Golden West League MVP as a Senior in 2000. He attended

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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

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before transferring and playing at

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from 2002 to 2005.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Cincinnati Bengals

Rucker was selected by the

in the third round (91st overall) of the

. He was placed on the

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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 five tackles. In 2008, Rucker started 4 games and played in 11 (both career highs). He finished with 24 total tackles, two forced fumbles, and a pass defensed. In 2009, the

won the

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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 four sacks. He also led all defensive ends in stops per snap percentage.

Cleveland Browns

Rucker signed with the

on March 14, 2012. He was released during the 2013 offseason on February 5, 2013.

Arizona Cardinals

Rucker signed with the

on March 21, 2013. On March 17, 2017, Rucker re-signed with the Cardinals. On November 5, 2017, in Week 9 against the 49ers, Rucker was ejected after being involved in a fight with

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. On November 10, 2017, Rucker was fined $9,115 for his role in the fight.

Oakland Raiders

On June 12, 2018, Rucker signed with the

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

Personal life

Rucker was among a group of investors that placed a

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initiative on the Ohio ballot in 2015. The initiative would have granted exclusive grow rights to Rucker and the other investors in the plan, but ultimately it was defeated.

References

External links

Cleveland Browns bio
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