• Barrett Ruud is a National Football League linebacker currently with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rudd was originally drafted by the Buccaneers in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft. In the 2007 season, he started 15 games and compiled 114 tackles and two interceptions.
    1. Full name: Barrett James Ruud
    2. Born: May 20, 1983
    3. Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska
    4. Height: 6'2"
    5. Weight: 241 lbs
    6. Position: Linebacker
    7. High School: Southeast High School
    8. College: University of Nebraska
    9. Selected in the second round, 36th overall, of the 2005 NFL Draft
    10. Earned all-America honors by Prep Star
    11. Father, two uncles, great-grandfather and brother all played football at the University of Nebraska
    12. 2002-2004: Earned Academic All-Big 12 honors
    13. 2004: Earned first-team all America honors by The NFL Draft Report
    14. 2005: Participated in 16 games during his rookie season
    15. 2007: Named a full-time starter
    16. In the 2007 season, Rudd amassed 114 tackles, three forced fumbles and two interceptions

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