Tom Ruud

Thomas Robert Ruud (born July 26, 1953) 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.

This article is about the American footballer. For the Norwegian businessman, see Tom Ruud (businessman).
Tom Ruud
No. 45, 54, 51
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1953-07-26) July 26, 1953
Olivia, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:223 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High school:Bloomington (MN) Jefferson
College:Nebraska
NFL Draft:1975 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:59
Games started:3
Fumble recoveries:5
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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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