Jeremy Ruckert could be preparing to play in the NFL right now. He was eligible to enter this year’s draft, and likely would have been one of the top tight ends off the board if he declared.
While 13 catches for 151 yards and five touchdowns aren’t huge numbers, they’re pretty good numbers for an Ohio State tight end in an eight-game season, and he fits the NFL prototype for his position at 6-foot-5 and 252 pounds with excellent athleticism for his size. He made enough plays as both a receiver and a blocker in 2020 to demonstrate his potential to shine at the next level.