Last updated: August 2026
| Net Worth | Estimated $3 million – $5 million |
| Born | August 11, 2000 |
| Profession | Professional Football Player (Tight End) |
| Nationality | 🇺🇸 American |
Jeremy Ruckert is an American professional football player who plays tight end for the New York Jets. His net worth is estimated at $3 million to $5 million, built through his rookie contract and a new extension signed in December 2025.
Early Life & Family
Jeremy Ruckert was born on August 11, 2000, in Lindenhurst, New York. He attended Lindenhurst Senior High School, where he was named New York’s Gatorade Football Player of the Year as a senior after catching 61 passes for 1,094 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Rise to Fame
Ruckert played college football at Ohio State from 2018 to 2021, developing steadily as a blocking-focused tight end and finishing his career with 54 receptions for 615 yards and 12 touchdowns. His strong reputation as a run-blocker alongside his receiving ability made him an attractive NFL prospect.
Career History
The New York Jets selected Ruckert in the third round (101st overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. He has spent his entire career with the Jets, gradually expanding his role as both a blocker and receiver; through the 2025 season he had recorded 58 career receptions for 443 yards and one touchdown, with career highs of 20 receptions and 163 receiving yards in the 2025 season. In December 2025, the Jets signed him to a two-year contract extension worth up to $10 million.
How They Built Their Wealth
Ruckert’s wealth comes from his NFL playing contracts. His rookie deal with the Jets accounted for the bulk of his roughly $5.05 million in career earnings through 2025, and his December 2025 extension added a two-year, $10 million deal with $4.972 million guaranteed, including a $3 million signing bonus.
Personal Life
Ruckert has remained closely tied to his Long Island roots, having grown up in Lindenhurst, New York before starring at Ohio State and returning to the New York area to play professionally for the Jets. He has kept most other personal details private.
Jeremy Ruckert’s net worth is estimated at $3 million to $5 million, reflecting his steady development from a third-round pick into a re-signed, long-term piece of the Jets’ offense.