Ian G. Rudzik (b. March 31, 1997) is a tough, physical linebacker who redshirted in 2016 and then shined on special teams as a redshirt freshman in 2017. He will continue to work on special teams in 2018 while competing for playing time at linebacker.
Last season, Rudzik saw time in all 12 regular-season games, coming away with six special teams tackles to tie for second on the team. All six stops came on kickoff coverage to tie for team-high honors, while he also recorded a season-high two tackles against Oklahoma.
Rudzik lettered all four seasons as a running back under head coach Jason Kenny at Ulysses High School.