The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed tight end Hayden Rucci to the practice squad.
Rucci entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Dolphins on May 10, 2024. He spent the offseason program and training camp with Miami, where he was on the team's practice squad to open the season. He played collegiately at Wisconsin, where he appeared in 36 games with 18 starts during four seasons (2020-23). He caught 17 passes for 200 yards (11.8 avg.) and one touchdown for the Badgers and was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection in 2020, 2021 and 2023.
| Name | Pos. | Hgt. | Wgt. | Birthdate | Exp. | College | Hometown | Acq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Rucci | TE | 6-5 | 247 | 1/27/01 | R | Wisconsin ‘24 | Lititz, Pa. | FA, ‘24 |
