Tom Ruud

Tom Ruud (Athlete - 1971)

• Three-sport athlete at Lincoln and Jefferson

• Football:  Captain, All Conference, All State 1970

• University of Nebraska Big 8 All Conference, All American Honorable Mention and Scholar Athlete of the Year 

• NFL first-round draft pick for the Buffalo Bills 1975-1977

• Played for Cincinnati Bengals 1978-1979

• Nebraska Football Hall of Fame Inductee

• Youth football coach and volunteer with Youth Benefits