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Kaimon Rucker was an On3 Consensus three-star recruit coming out of Hartwell (Georgia) Hart County High School in the 2020 recruiting class. Rucker picked UNC over Louisville, Tulane, Charlotte, Western Kentucky and other offers. Rucker appeared in 10 games and started one game in his true freshman season. He had 21 tackles, three tackles for a loss and three hurries in the 2020 season. Rucker had a breakout 2021 season. He tied for second on the team with four sacks and tied for third with 5 ½ tackles for a loss. He had a monster night against Virginia with five tackles, two sacks, two TFL and a forced fumble. Rucker is the son of Kendell and Kristie Rucker.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 05: Brennan Armstrong #5 of the Virginia Cavaliers is tackled by Giovanni Biggers #27 and a swarm of North Carolina Tar Heels defenders in the first half during a game at Scott Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Charlottesville, Virginia. 

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Kaimon Rucker

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Hartwell, GA