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2011 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 23 · #188 overall

Chris Rucker Michigan State Draft

Chris Rucker was drafted No. 188 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 15 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value

Overall pick
#188
Round
6
Draft class
2011
NFL games
15
Career AV
292nd at Michigan State

The pick

How Chris Rucker came off the board in 2011.

Drafted by

Indianapolis Colts

Rd 6, Pick 23 · #188 overall · AFC South

Full 2011 draft class (254 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
Michigan State Big Ten at the draft
Measurables
6'1" · 195 lbs
Hometown
Warren, OH
Pre-draft board
No. 181 prospect52.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

15 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value

Games played
15
Career approximate value
292nd among Michigan State picks
AV with the drafting club
2100% of career value
Final season
20110 years after the draft

Around pick 188

Who came off the board on either side of Chris Rucker.

#186 D.J. Smith LB · GB App State #187 Allen Bradford RB · TB USC #189 Mike Mohamed LB · DEN California #190 Colin Jones DB · SF TCU

Michigan State in the 2011 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#185 Greg Jones LB · NYG Michigan State

Other DB picks from Michigan State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#202 Renaldo Hill DB · ARI · 2001 Michigan State #325 Lonnie Young DB · ARI · 1985 Michigan State #101 Harlon Barnett DB · CLE · 1990 Michigan State #140 Myron Bell DB · PIT · 1994 Michigan State #97 Eric Smith DB · NYJ · 2006 Michigan State #24 Darqueze Dennard DB · CIN · 2014 Michigan State

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Chris Rucker in the 2011 NFL Draft

Chris Rucker is a Defensive back out of Michigan State selected No. 188 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2011 NFL Draft. 15 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 NFL draft picks since 1980.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Chris Rucker drafted?

Chris Rucker was selected No. 188 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/chris-rucker.

What college did Chris Rucker play for?

Chris Rucker played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.

How did Chris Rucker's NFL career turn out?

15 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/chris-rucker.