De’Shawn Rucker
(DB) Tallahassee, FL (Godby HS)
5’11, 185
Commit: 5/3/20
3-star on 247 Composite/Rivals, 4-star on ESPN
Josh Ward’s Analysis: Rucker is one of the most underrated prospects in Tennessee’s class. He doesn’t have a great size but has SEC speed. Tennessee’s staff will likely give Rucker a look at multiple spots in the defensive backfield.
Eric Cain’s Analysis: Rucker coins himself as a ‘complete defensive back’ – meaning, he can play all five spots in the secondary. He’s done just that and will likely begin his Volunteer journey at the STAR position. Rucker chose the Vols because of Jeremy Pruitt and Derrick Ansley – seeing what they’ve done with players in the past.
Bio: A versatile blue-chip defensive back who can play every position in the secondary … A three-star prospect according to Rivals.com and 247Sports.com … One of the top 55 prospects in the state of Florida according to 247Sports.com … In a game as a junior in Nov. 2019, recorded three interceptions and took one back 56 yards for a touchdown … A speedster on the track who clocked a 10.76 100m as junior and qualified for the state long jump as a sophomore … Also a standout on Godby’s basketball team … Committed to the Vols in May 2020 … Coached by Brandon McCray … Twitter handle is @d_rucker22.
