Bo Ruud Bo Ruud ( born September 2 , 1984 ) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft . He played college football at Nebraska . Ruud has also been a member of the Cleveland Browns . He is the younger brother of NFL linebacker Barrett Ruud , as well as the son of former NFL linebacker Tom Ruud . Early years . He played high school football at Lincoln Southeast High School . Ruud was a standout at Lincoln Southeast , and was Nebraska ' s earliest ever commitment , pledging his intention in June 2001 , 20 months before 2003 signing day . He had a standout prep career , helping the Knights to two Class A state titles . He was a two - way star , playing running back and linebacker . Ruud rushed for 1 , 385 yards and 15 touchdowns and caught four passes for 125 yards and a pair of touchdowns . Ruud scored four touchdowns in a state semifinal win over Kearney and scored the Knights ’ only touchdown in a 7 - 6 title game victory over Millard North . He had 70 total tackles , including 51 solo stops , as a senior . Ruud was named the honorary captain of the Lincoln Journal Star ’ s Super - State team and was a first - team pick as a running back . The Omaha World - Herald named him to its All - Nebraska team as a linebacker and made him the honorary captain on the defense . Ruud made 49 tackles as a junior , and rushed for nearly 450 yards and scored six touchdowns . Ruud also starred on Southeast ’ s basketball team , which finished as the 2003 Class A state runner - up . He was a two - time honorable - mention all - state pick and earned academic all - state honors , and was a National Honor Society member . College career . Ruud was a four - year letterman , finished his college career in 2007 . He was a three - year starter . He totaled 216 career tackles rank 22nd on the Nebraska career chart and finished with six career fumbles caused , four fumble recoveries and five interceptions . Ruud lined up as the weakside linebacker for his first three years , before switching to the strongside spot as a senior . He played in and started 10 games and made 54 tackles , including 28 solo stops . He also added four tackles for loss and caused a pair of fumbles . Ruud started 13 games at weakside linebacker in 2006 , and earned First - team All - Big 12 honors from the league coaches . He tied for fourth on the team with 65 tackles and made seven tackles for loss helping Nebraska rank among the Big 12 leaders in scoring defense and rushing defense . Ruud also had two sacks , two interceptions , a team - high three forced fumbles and also recovered a pair of fumbles . Ruud earned the starting job his sophomore season of 2005 and earned honorable - mention All - Big 12 honors . He made 80 tackles and tied for third on the team with 14 tackles for loss . In 2004 he was a redshirt freshman and he played in all 11 games and finished with 17 total tackles , including 12 solo stops . In 2003 he was a redshirt . A business administration major , Ruud was a two - time Second - team academic All - Big 12 selection and a four - time member of the Big 12 Commissioner ’ s Academic Honor Roll . He was one of 20 Huskers to graduate in December , 2007 . Professional career . New England Patriots . Ruud was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round ( 197th overall ) of the 2008 NFL Draft . He spent his rookie season on injured reserve . The Patriots waived Ruud on April 29 , 2009 . Cleveland Browns . Ruud was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on April 30 , 2009 . He was waived by the team on August 17 . Tampa Bay Buccaneers . Ruud was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 24 , 2009 . The move reunited him with older brother , former college teammate and Buccaneers starting linebacker Barrett Ruud . He was waived by the Buccaneers on September 5 , 2009 .