Corey Rucker News, Rumors, Updates - Arkansas State Red Wolves

Has 100-yard game Rucker compiled eight receptions (on 11 targets) for 115 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-32 defeat against Old Dominion.

Impact Rucker eclipsed the century mark for the fourth time this season and reeled in his fifth touchdown of the campaign. With a bowl game left to be played, Rucker is 54 yards short of a 1,000-yard season, though he's already set career highs in receptions, yards and targets.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Finds paydirt Rucker had three receptions (on six targets) for 49 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-21 victory against Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Rucker scored a touchdown for the first time since Week 8 but failed to catch four passes for a second consecutive outing. Still, Rucker has caught 57 passes for 831 yards and four touchdowns on the year.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in win Rucker caught 1 of 5 targets for six yards during Saturday's 27-20 win versus Georgia State.

Impact Arkansas State threw for just 97 yards on the day, so it's not surprising to see Rucker have an off-game. Through 10 games, Rucker has caught 54 passes for 782 yards and three touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well in loss Rucker gathered in 6 of 9 targets for 73 yards during Saturday's 55-19 loss versus Louisiana.

Impact Rucker paced the Red Wolves in receptions and targets while being the lone WR to surpass 30 yards on the day. He's been quarterback Jaylen Raynor's clear No. 1 option, logging 53 receptions on 92 targets for 776 yards and three touchdowns through nine games.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Lights it up against Troy Rucker recorded 12 receptions (on 18 targets) for 193 yards during Saturday's 34-31 victory against Troy.

Impact Rucker amassed a monstrous 45 percent target share Saturday, resulting in season highs in receptions and receiving yards. However, he didn't find the end zone as all three Arkansas State touchdowns came on the ground. Rucker has 703 receiving yards on the year, the 15th most in the country.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Finds paydirt in Week 8 Rucker reeled in 4 of 7 targets for 37 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 44-28 victory over Southern Miss.

Impact Rucker broke a touchdown drought of five games, linking up with Jaylen Raynor for a 13-yard score in the second quarter. Rucker ranks fourth in the Sun Belt in receiving yards (510) but has caught just 35 of his 65 targets.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet on big volume Rucker gathered in 6 of 11 targets for 36 yards during Saturday's 41-9 defeat to Texas State.

Impact Rucker drew double-digit targets for the fourth time this season but had just 36 yards to show for it. The redshirt junior has topped 170 receiving yards twice this season but has also finished with fewer than 40 yards three times, making him a rather volatile option. Still, Rucker is the top option for Arkansas State and has th fourth most receiving yards in the Sun Belt (473).

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Monster game in Week 6 Rucker recorded eight receptions (on 12 targets) for 172 yards during Saturday's 18-16 victory over South Alabama.

Impact Rucker bounced back from a catchless Week 4 showing to post his first 100-yard game since Week 1. The redshirt junior has turned 45 targets into 25 receptions for 437 yards and two touchdowns through five games.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Blanked in blowout Rucker had zero receptions (on four targets) for zero yards during Saturday's 52-7 defeat versus Iowa State.

Impact Rucker drew four targets Saturday but failed to log a reception in the lopsided defeat. Recent quarterback play has been iffy at best for the Red Wolves, which has hampered Rucker's fantasy prospects. Rucker has four catches on 11 targets for 26 yards and no scores during his last two games after racking up 13 catches on 23 targets for 239 yards and two touchdowns in his first two outings.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in blowout Rucker accrued four receptions (on seven targets) for 26 yards during Saturday's 28-18 loss against Michigan.

Impact Rucker and the Red Wolves couldn't get anything going offensively until they turned to the second unit late in the fourth quarter. Still, Rucker drew in seven targets, though he finished with a season-low in yards. Through three games Rucker has caught 17 of his 30 targets for 265 yards and two touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Finds endzone again Rucker caught four passes for 60 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 28-24 victory against Tulsa.

Impact While Rucker didn't quite match his 9-reception, 179-yard Week 1 performance, he still handled a significant workload. Rucker scored the go-ahead touchdown with three minutes left in the game, connecting with Jalen Raynor for a five-yard score.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Finds endzone again Rucker caught four passes for 60 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 28-24 victory against Tulsa.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant in Week 1 Rucker tallied nine receptions (on 13 targets) for 179 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-31 win versus Central Arkansas.

Impact Rucker was the top option for sophomore QB Jaylen Raynor, catching the signal caller's lone passing touchdown while pacing the Red Wolves in targets, receptions and receiving yards. Rucker exceeded the 100-yard mark in three of his final seven games in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant in Week 1 Rucker tallied nine receptions (on 13 targets) for 179 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-31 win versus Central Arkansas.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Rucker makes a game-winning grab with 3 seconds left as Arkansas State beats Central Arkansas

Corey Rucker caught a Jaylen Raynor pass in the corner of the end zone with three seconds remaining to give Arkansas State a 34-31 victory over FCS-member Central Arkansas on Satur...

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Observed practicing Wednesday Rucker (undisclosed) was observed practicing Wednesday, Chris Hudgison of K8 News reports.

Impact The spring and summer were enough for Rucker to recover from an undisclosed problem that affected him this offseason. 2023 marked Rucker's first year back at Arkansas State after transferring from South Carolina. Though he barely logged multiple touchdowns that year, he got back to his usual self, recording 36 carries for 705 yards. In each of his three seasons with Arkansas State, Rucker tallied either 500-plus receiving yards or at least five touchdowns, both to be expected during his 2024 campaign.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Limited for spring Rucker (undisclosed) will be limited during Arkansas State's spring practice, Chris Hudgison of K8 News reports.

Impact An undisclosed problem will limit Rucker during Arkansas State's spring practice. Fortunately for the wide receiver, him being "limited" is described loosely compared to some of his teammates, so his availability may be imminent just as long as he suffers no particular setbacks.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Leads wideouts in defeat Rucker caught 5 of 10 targets for 87 yards during Saturday's 35-21 defeat versus Marshall.

Impact Though Rucker tied for the team high in targets, he led the Red Wolves in receptions and receiving yards. He'll finish the regular season with 31 receptions for 598 yards and zero touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another 100-yard day Rucker recorded six catches for 160 yards during Saturday's 34-24 victory over Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Rucker topped the century mark for a second straight contest, reeling in a season-high six receptions for his best yardage total of the campaign. Though he's been held out of the endzone. Rucker has collected 22 catches for 443 yards in 2023.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 100 yards Rucker accrued four receptions for 104 yards during Saturday's 27-17 loss to Coastal Carolina.

Impact For the first time all year, Rucker surpassed 55 receiving yards, totaling 104 yards on four catches during Saturday's loss. Rucker has been a reliable deep threat for Arkansas State this season, averaging 17.7 yards per reception. However, he's yet to find the end zone.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Former Gamecock Corey Rucker will transfer to a familiar place He caught a 52-yard touchdown against Charlotte but battled injuries during his time in Columbia.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • THESTATE.COM

Back where it all started Rucker committed to transfer to Arkansas State, per AStateNation.

Impact Rucker, who originally transferred from Arkansas State to South Carolina prior to last season, is back with the program he originally committed to back in 2020. The 212-pound wide receiver's junior campaign with the Gamecocks was limited to just one game played due to a season-ending knee procedure he underwent back in November. Across the two years that Rucker suited up for the Red Wolves, he caught 73 passes for 1,279 yards and 14 scores in that span.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fresh off first TD, Corey Rucker carving role at South Carolina in wake of injury Rucker is intriguing. His personality, too, is unique. He even brought a bowling ball on his official visit so he could get in a few frames.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • THESTATE.COM

52-yard touchdown in season debut Rucker (foot) caught his only target for 52 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 56-20 win over Charlotte.

Impact Rucker missed the first three games of the season due to an unspecified issue, but he announced Tuesday that he suffered a stress fracture in his foot after getting rolled up on during a practice. However, the junior wideout appears to have fully cleared the issue and will look to build of his strong performance against South Carolina State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

More impressive: Corey Rucker's touchdown for USC, or his air-guitar celebration? Rucker and running back Lovasea Carroll were the last of South Carolina’s talented transfer class to make their debut for the Gamecocks.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • THESTATE.COM

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Corey Rucker makes a game-winning grab with 3 seconds left as Arkansas State beats Central Arkansas