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

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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

Warming up Saturday Rucker (undisclosed) participated in pre-game warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Charlotte, Ben Portnoy of The Columbia Statereports.

Impact Ruckert missed South Carolina's last two games due to injury. However, the junior wideout returned to practice this week and seems likely to play Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets practice in on Tuesday Rucker (undisclosed) practiced on Tuesday, Ben Portnoy of The Columbia State reports.

Impact Rucker did not play in either of the last two games due to injury. It appears he is on his way to being able to return for a home matchup against UNC-Charlotte on Saturday. Rucker may be limited initially, but the Gamecocks don't play an SEC opponent until Oct. 8.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back this week Rucker (undisclosed) is expected to be available Saturday against Charlotte, Ben Portnoy of The Columbia State reports.

Impact Rucker has missed the last two weeks due to an undisclosed injury, but he'll likely be able to make his team debut during Saturday's matchup. Over 12 games at Arkansas State last year, he hauled in 59 of 107 targets for 826 yards and nine touchdowns while rushing twice for 20 yards and a score.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out against Georgia Rucker (undisclosed) has been ruled out Saturday against Georgia, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact Rucker was questionable with an undisclosed injury heading into Saturday's matchup, but he'll be sidelined for a second consecutive week. He hauled in 59 of 107 targets for 826 yards and nine touchdowns while rushing twice for 20 yards and a score at Arkansas State last year, but it's not yet clear when he'll be able to make his debut for South Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Beamer updates Corey Rucker's status ahead of season opener vs. Georgia State Rucker was considered “questionable” earlier this week.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Rucker right where he's wanted to be South Carolina added two wide receivers out of the NCAA Transfer Portal following the conclusion of the 2021 season.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Carolina coaches excited about Rucker's addition at receiver Over the next few weeks, be prepared to hear a lot about Arkansas State transfer wide receiver Corey Rucker, who joined the South Carolina G...

JULY 29, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Rucker up for nation's top receiver award University of South Carolina junior wide receiver Corey Rucker is one of 43 student-athletes on the Preseason Biletnikoff Award Watch List.

JULY 21, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

How Corey Rucker's journey took him from Mississippi to South Carolina Rucker profiles like an immediate-impact piece at receiver for the Gamecocks.

MAY 17, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Transferring to South Carolina Rucker announced on his personal Twitter account Saturday that he was transferring to South Carolina.

Impact Rucker caught 59 passes for 826 yards and nine touchdowns for Arkansas State last season. He'll look to keep playing a major role as he moves from the Sun Belt to the SEC.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn set to host transfer WR, a freshman All-American Auburn Undercover has learned a freshman All-American receiver at Arkansas State last season is visiting Auburn this weekend.

MARCH 18, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

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