2022 NFL Mock Draft: Malik Willis in the top 5, Cowboys get elite EDGE

By Randy Gurzi | Sep 6, 2021

Dec 26, 2020; Orlando, FL, USA; Liberty Flames quarterback Malik Willis (7) runs the ball in for a touchdown as Coastal Carolina Chanticleers safety Alex Spillum (10) defends during the second half of the Cure Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports /

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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 11: Jeremy Ruckert #88 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts during the first quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

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24. Tennessee Titans: Jeremy Ruckert, TE, Ohio State

The NCAA did something this year that they should have done a long time ago — they allowed collegiate athletes to make money off their likeness. Sure, the spirit of the rule was trying to keep things “fair” but telling someone they can’t simply market themselves felt so un-American. Not only does it fix that, but it could help the league stay away from the debate of paying athletes for a little while longer, since they can at least make money now for their hard work.

Several players have started to take advantage of this, including Jeremy Ruckert who ended up with a pretty cool sponsorship with Wahlberg Chevy in Columbus. The dealership, owned by none other than Mark Wahlberg, hooked Ruckert up with a pretty sick truck which he proudly displayed on Twitter while thanking the actor.

Huge thanks to @markwahlberg and the guys at @WahlbergChevy for hooking it up with this Truck! Excited to work together! pic.twitter.com/ionXVim4ef
— Jeremy Ruckert (@Jeremy_Ruckert1) September 3, 2021

With Ruckert working with Wahlberg, the actor would probably love to see the young man end up with his favorite team in New Engalnd, but the Patriots don’t need anyone at the position after signing Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith.

However, one of the teams they poached a player from could be looking to upgrade at tight end and that’s exactly what happens here as the Tennessee Titans replace Smith with Ruckert.

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