Barrett Ruud
Encyclopedia
Barrett James Ruud is an American football
linebacker
for the Tennessee Titans
of the National Football League
. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Nebraska
.
in Lincoln, Nebraska
. He was a four-year letterman and helped his team compile a 48-2 record and Class A state titles in 1998, 1999 and 2001. He was a two-time All-Nebraska honoree by the Omaha World-Herald
and earned All-American honors as a linebacker from Prep Star and Student Sport. He also was a two-time super-state pick and was named him the offensive player of the year, defensive player of the year and prep athlete of the year by the Lincoln Journal Star
.
at the University of Nebraska. He earned numerous honors while there including 2004 Third-Team All American, 2004 First-Team All-Big 12, 2003 Second-Team All-Big 12, and 2002 All-Big 12 honorable mention among others. He finished his career starting 37 of 50 games finishing with a school record 432 career tackles
.
in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft
. As a rookie he played in all 16 games recording 17 tackles. In 2006 he started 5 of 16 games after injuries to Shelton Quarles
and Ryan Nece
and finished with 57 tackles.
In 2007 Ruud became a full-time starter after the team cut longtime starter Shelton Quarles. He finished the season starting all 15 games he played in, recording 114 tackles and two interceptions. He remained the Bucs starter through 2008 and ended the season totaling 137 tackles, three sacks and two interceptions.
, played for the Cornhuskers in the early 1970s and later in the National Football League for the Buffalo Bills
and Cincinnati Bengals
. His younger brother Bo
also attended Nebraska.
His mother Jaime Ruud died of a massive heart attack on June 30, 2006.
Barrett also host an annual summer football camp at Warner University for children ages 7–18.
After the release of the popular video-game Modern Warfare 2 Ruud has been dubbed Barrett "50. Cal" Ruud, by his supporters.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
for the Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft
2005 NFL Draft
The 2005 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 23–24, 2005. The league also held an supplemental draft that year, which was held after...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Nebraska
Nebraska Cornhuskers football
The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college football. The program has established itself as a traditional powerhouse, and has the fourth-most all-time victories of any NCAA Division I-A team. Nebraska is one of only six football programs in NCAA Division I-A...
.
Early years
Ruud attended high school at Lincoln Southeast High SchoolLincoln Southeast High School
Lincoln Southeast High School is a public secondary-education school located in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. It is part of the Lincoln Public Schools school district. Opening September 25, 1955 under the direction of Principal Hazel G. Scott with an enrollment of 652 students in grades 7-12, Southeast...
in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
The City of Lincoln is the capital and the second-most populous city of the US state of Nebraska. Lincoln is also the county seat of Lancaster County and the home of the University of Nebraska. Lincoln's 2010 Census population was 258,379....
. He was a four-year letterman and helped his team compile a 48-2 record and Class A state titles in 1998, 1999 and 2001. He was a two-time All-Nebraska honoree by the Omaha World-Herald
Omaha World-Herald
The Omaha World-Herald, based in Omaha, Nebraska, is the primary daily newspaper of Nebraska, as well as portions of southwest Iowa. For decades it circulated daily throughout Nebraska, and in parts of Kansas, South Dakota, Missouri, Colorado and Wyoming. In 2008, distribution was reduced to the...
and earned All-American honors as a linebacker from Prep Star and Student Sport. He also was a two-time super-state pick and was named him the offensive player of the year, defensive player of the year and prep athlete of the year by the Lincoln Journal Star
Lincoln Journal Star
The Lincoln Journal Star is Lincoln, Nebraska's major daily newspaper. Owned by Lee Enterprises, the Journal Star was created by the 1995 merger of Lincoln's morning newspaper and its evening newspaper The Lincoln Journal Star is Lincoln, Nebraska's major daily newspaper. Owned by Lee...
.
College career
Ruud played college footballCollege football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at the University of Nebraska. He earned numerous honors while there including 2004 Third-Team All American, 2004 First-Team All-Big 12, 2003 Second-Team All-Big 12, and 2002 All-Big 12 honorable mention among others. He finished his career starting 37 of 50 games finishing with a school record 432 career tackles
Tackle (football move)
Most forms of football have a move known as a tackle. The primary purposes of tackling is to disposses an opponent of the ball, to stop the player from gaining ground towards goal or to stop them from carrying out what they intend....
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Ruud was drafted by the Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft
2005 NFL Draft
The 2005 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 23–24, 2005. The league also held an supplemental draft that year, which was held after...
. As a rookie he played in all 16 games recording 17 tackles. In 2006 he started 5 of 16 games after injuries to Shelton Quarles
Shelton Quarles
Shelton Eugene Quarles is a former linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team he played for in his ten-year career from 1997 to 2006. He now serves as a scout for the Buccaneers.-High school years:...
and Ryan Nece
Ryan Nece
Ryan Clint Nece is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
and finished with 57 tackles.
In 2007 Ruud became a full-time starter after the team cut longtime starter Shelton Quarles. He finished the season starting all 15 games he played in, recording 114 tackles and two interceptions. He remained the Bucs starter through 2008 and ended the season totaling 137 tackles, three sacks and two interceptions.
Personal
Ruud's father, Tom RuudTom Ruud
Thomas Robert "Tom" Ruud is a former professional football player, a linebacker for the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL. At 6'3" 223 lb, he played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 1972-74. At the 1975 NFL Draft, Ruud was selected in the first round by the...
, played for the Cornhuskers in the early 1970s and later in the National Football League for the Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
. His younger brother Bo
Bo Ruud
Bo Ruud is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska....
also attended Nebraska.
His mother Jaime Ruud died of a massive heart attack on June 30, 2006.
Barrett also host an annual summer football camp at Warner University for children ages 7–18.
After the release of the popular video-game Modern Warfare 2 Ruud has been dubbed Barrett "50. Cal" Ruud, by his supporters.