The New York Jets announced they have signed third-round TE Jeremy Ruckert to his rookie contract.
.@Jeremy_Ruckert1 is officially OFFICIALLY a New York Jet ✈️
— New York Jets (@nyjets) May 23, 2022
He’s the fourth member of the Jets’ 2022 draft class to sign their rookie deal.
| Rd | Player | Pos. | Note |
| 1 | Sauce Gardner | CB | Signed |
| 1 | Garrett Wilson | WR | Signed |
| 1 | Jermaine Johnson II | DE | Signed |
| 2 | Breece Hall | RB | |
| 3 | Jeremy Ruckert | TE | Signed |
| 4 | Max Mitchell | OT | |
| 4 | Micheal Clemons | DE |
Ruckert, 21, was an honorable mention All-Big Ten as a senior at Ohio State in 2021. He was drafted by the Jets in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
He’s projected to sign a four-year deal worth $5,044,908 that includes a signing bonus of $849,024.
During his four-year college career, Ruckert appeared in 47 games and made 16 starts for the Buckeyes. He recorded 54 receptions for 615 yards and 12 touchdowns.
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