Thomas Robert Ruud (born July 26, 1953, in Olivia, Minnesota) 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 (19th overall) by the Buffalo Bills. He played three seasons with the Bills and two with the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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Born: | (1953-07-26) July 26, 1953 (age 68) Olivia, Minnesota | ||||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 223 lb (101 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Bloomington (MN) Jefferson | ||||||
College: | Nebraska | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 1975 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19 | ||||||
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Tom Ruud is a 1971 graduate of Jefferson High School in Bloomington, Minnesota. His sons Barret and Bo both played football at Nebraska and were selected in the NFL Draft.
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