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Chance Rucker Season 2026

PositionDefensive Line
Weight179 lbs
Height6-1
ClassRedshirt Junior
HometownDenton, Texas
High SchoolRyan
Previous SchoolMichigan State

Michigan State / High School 

  • Two-year letterwinner appeared in 31 career games for the Spartans from 2023-25, including 10 starts at cornerback... had 31 tackles, one interception and five pass break-ups
  • Played in nine games in 2025, making one start, while missing final three games with an injury... registered seven stops with two pass break-ups and one QB hurry, in notching 76 defensive snaps and 73 special teams plays
  • Limited to playing in just the first two games of the season in 2024 after suffering a season-ending injury in Week 2 at Maryland... Played in all 12 games, including eight starts at cornerback as a true frosh in 2023 . . . recorded 23 tackles (14 solo, nine assists)... had four pass break-ups and one interception ... Played a total of 576 snaps on defense and also made 78 appearances on special teams units... Started seven of the last eight games of the season, including the last three in a row... Tied for second among Big Ten freshmen with five passes defended (four PBUs, one interception)
  • Three-star cornerback transfer portal prospect by all outlets
  • Ranked a four-star prospect by ESPN...listed among the top cornerbacks in the country by 247Sports (No. 46), ESPN (No. 47), Rivals (No. 52) and On3 (No. 53)... Ranked one of the top overall players in the Class of 2023 in the state of Texas by On3 (No. 70), 247Sports (No. 71), ESPN (No. 75) and Rivals (No. 77)
  • Named first-team all-district as a senior . . . had 32 tackles, four pass break-ups, two interceptions, one forced fumble and also returned kicks under Coach Dave Henigan at Ryan High School while helping the Raiders to a berth in the state playoffs
  • Named the District 5-5A Division 1 Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2021 after compiling 29 tackles, two interceptions and five pass break-ups... helped lead Ryan High School to a 12-2 record and the 5A Region I finals as a junior... also competed in track and field