Kaimon Rucker Focused on Leadership and Production for Tar Heels

Posted Aug 8, 2022
Kaimon Rucker enters the 2022 college football season intent on establishing himself as a leader and prominent force on North Carolina's defensive line. "I’m trying to get more sacks, get more tackles, more TFL. Overall, I want to be a better teammate. Off the field, go to class, be on time every day, and be a good role model for people that look up to me." (Inside Carolina)

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