Kaimon Rucker Named Finalist For Jason Witten Collegiate Man Of The Year

Posted Dec 16, 2024
UNC defensive end Kaimon Rucker has been named one of three finalists for Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year. Rucker has leveraged his platform as a Tar Heel athlete to be a positive force in the community. Recently, Rucker donated $10,000 of his NIL earnings to the MANNA FoodBank in Asheville, N.C. to support victims of Hurricane Helene. (GoHeels.com)

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