NFL 2005 Draft: Pick Number thirty six 36 - Barrett Ruud, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Barrett Ruud was the number thirty six 36 pick of the 2005 NFL Draft. Barrett Ruud went to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a Linebacker. Round one 2 pick 4. Thirty sixth pick.
Barrett Ruud went to Nebraska.
This is what the Nebraska said about him:
His 432 career tackles (217 solos) broke the previous school career-record of 342 by Jerry Murtaugh (1968-70) and his 50 stops behind the line of scrimmage are topped only by Grant Wistrom's 58.5 on Nebraska's all-time record list. Ruud started 37 of 50 contests at Nebraska, adding eight sacks for minus-48 yards, 29 quarterback pressures, three fumble recoveries, seven forced fumbles, 13 pass deflections and an interception.
This is a photograph of Barrett Ruud in action:
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How tall is Barrett Ruud: 6 feet 1 inch
How much does Barrett Ruud weigh: 242 pounds
What is Barrett Ruud's hometown: Lincoln, NB
What high school did Barrett Ruud go to: Lincoln Southeast High School
What is Barrett Ruud's birthdate: May 20, 1983 - 5/20/83
Comments: Quick guy. Not fast, but quick. I like this pick for the Buccaneers since they haven't shown much interest in their defense lately.
