Shorter edge defender and 36-game starter with a compact frame and good length for his size. Rucker has adequate first-step quickness as a move defender but struggles to play around big bodies and gets pushed around at the point. He's a confident pass rusher with little wasted motion and a feel for bypassing protection when he gets to an edge. However, he has average go-to moves and counters. He’s a detailed tackler and finishes the job at a high rate. Rucker has high character and adequate career production, but he will need to fight hard to slot in as a designated rusher in a 3-4 defense.
