28 Facts About Bo Ruud

Bo Ruud was born on September 2,1984 and is an American former professional football linebacker.

Bo Ruud was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft.

Bo Ruud is the younger brother of NFL linebacker Barrett Ruud, as well as the son of former NFL linebacker Tom Ruud.

Bo Ruud played high school football at Lincoln Southeast High School.

Bo Ruud was a standout at Lincoln Southeast, and was Nebraska's earliest ever commitment, pledging his intention in June 2001,20 months before 2003 signing day.

Bo Ruud had a standout prep career, helping the Knights to two Class A state titles.

Bo Ruud was a two-way star, playing running back and linebacker.

Bo Ruud rushed for 1,385 yards and 15 touchdowns and caught four passes for 125 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Bo Ruud had 70 total tackles, including 51 solo stops, as a senior.

Bo Ruud was named the honorary captain of the Lincoln Journal Star's Super-State team and was a first-team pick as a running back.

Bo Ruud made 49 tackles as a junior, and rushed for nearly 450 yards and scored six touchdowns.

Bo Ruud starred on Southeast's basketball team, which finished as the 2003 Class A state runner-up.

Bo Ruud was a two-time honorable-mention all-state pick and earned academic all-state honors, and was a National Honor Society member.

Bo Ruud was a four-year letterman, finished his college career in 2007.

Bo Ruud totaled 216 career tackles rank 22nd on the Nebraska career chart and finished with six career fumbles caused, four fumble recoveries and five interceptions.

Bo Ruud lined up as the weakside linebacker for his first three years, before switching to the strongside spot as a senior.

Bo Ruud played in and started 10 games and made 54 tackles, including 28 solo stops.

Bo Ruud added four tackles for loss and caused a pair of fumbles.

Bo Ruud started 13 games at weakside linebacker in 2006, and earned First-team All-Big 12 honors from the league coaches.

Bo Ruud tied for fourth on the team with 65 tackles and made seven tackles for loss helping Nebraska rank among the Big 12 leaders in scoring defense and rushing defense.

Bo Ruud had two sacks, two interceptions, a team-high three forced fumbles and recovered a pair of fumbles.

Bo Ruud earned the starting job his sophomore season of 2005 and earned honorable-mention All-Big 12 honors.

Bo Ruud made 80 tackles and tied for third on the team with 14 tackles for loss.

Bo Ruud was one of 20 Huskers to graduate in December, 2007.

Bo Ruud was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft.

Bo Ruud was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on April 30,2009.

Bo Ruud was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 24,2009.

Bo Ruud was waived by the Buccaneers on September 5,2009.