Rucker earns multiple honors after stellar performance at UVA

  • Former Bulldog and current UNC defensive end Kaimon Rucker holds up the UNC WWE turnover belt after collecting an interception in the Tar Heels 41-10 win in Charlottesville against the Cavaliers of Virginia. Photo by UNC Athletics.
    Former Bulldog and current UNC defensive end Kaimon Rucker holds up the UNC WWE turnover belt after collecting an interception in the Tar Heels 41-10 win in Charlottesville against the Cavaliers of Virginia. Photo by UNC Athletics.
  • Rucker makes the tackle on the Cavaliers’ running back in the 41-10 win over Virginia. Photo by UNC Athletics.
    Rucker makes the tackle on the Cavaliers’ running back in the 41-10 win over Virginia. Photo by UNC Athletics.
  • Kaimon Rucker celebrates with teammates after capturing his first career interception. Photo by UNC Athletics.
    Kaimon Rucker celebrates with teammates after capturing his first career interception. Photo by UNC Athletics.

    After spending most of the season out with a knee injury, a fully healthy Kaimon Rucker had his career best performance to earn him national honors.

    Former Hart County and current UNC defensive end Kai…