De'Shawn Rucker is USF’s rangy, physical CB who already earned First Team All-Conference honors
Rucker enters 2026 as a proven starter for South Florida after a strong 2025 season, when he started all 13 games, led with 58 tackles, and added an interception and four pass breakups; he was also named First Team All-Conference. His value goes beyond box-score production: he’s a long, competitive corner with legitimate speed and ball skills, plus enough toughness to help in run support. The main fit question is not talent, but role—he looks best as an aggressive outside corner who can play downhill and handle high-usage matchups.
