Experienced, reliable tight end with proven red-zone utility
Austin Ruger was South Carolina State’s top returning tight end in 2018, and in that season he caught 10 passes in 10 games, giving the Bulldogs a dependable, veteran presence at the position[2]. Listed at 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, he brings a compact, physical build that fits a run-oriented attack and suggests a player who can do the dirty work as a blocker while still being available as a safety-valve receiver[1][2]. The big question for any team is ceiling: the available data shows a solid, steady contributor rather than a stat-sheet burner, but coaches value that kind of trustworthiness.
