The Facts: All five draft choices -- including Rucker -- signed four-year deals with the team Tuesday, ensuring no holdouts or missed practice time. Rucker is signed through 2011 and will participate in his first NFL training camp practice Wednesday.
Diehards Line:Rucker is in a crowded battle at tight end but has NFL size at 6-4, 260, and NFL bloodlines. His older brother, Mike, just retired after a successful career with the Carolina Panthers. Rucker had a school-record 84 catches at Missouri last season. He finished his career there with 203 catches for 2,175 yards and 18 touchdowns. With Steve Heiden coming off back surgery, Rucker could get an opportunity to show off his skills this summer.