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Rucker currently lives in his birthplace Saint Joseph Missouri and he is the school board president. He’s spent time working on his political dream and aspiring to the same career as his father, Martin T. Rucker

In February 2016, Rucker announced his candidacy as a Democrat for the Missouri House of Representatives in the state's 14th house district. Despite exceeding the number of votes estimated needed to win, with many unexpected voters turning out for the election resulted in a loss for Rucker by 904 votes. Two years later he ran for the state senate in District 34, covering Platte and Buchanan Counties, losing to Tony Luetkemeyer by a margin of 3,628 votes.

On August 6, 2014, Rucker announced his retirement.

Rucker signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on May 16, 2012, and was placed on injured reserve on June 13, 2012 with a torn ACL.

On October 18, 2011, Rucker was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars off the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.

Rucker signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent on August 20, 2010. He was cut on September 4, 2010, and signed to the practice squad a day later. He was promoted to the active roster on December 1, while Scott Chandler was cut to make room for him. He returned one kickoff for 16 yards in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. On September 13, 2011, he was waived and re-signed to the practice squad.

Rucker was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on September 24, 2009. He was promoted to the active roster on December 15. He was waived by the team on August 9, 2010.

Rucker was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round (111th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. He signed a contract with the team on July 22, 2008. Rucker caught two passes for 17 yards during the 2008 season, with both receptions resulting in first downs.

Rucker attended the University of Missouri, where he played for coach Gary Pinkel's Missouri Tigers football team from 2004 to 2007. He was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American tight end, having been named to the first teams of the American Football Coaches Association and the Associated Press. Rucker finished his collegiate career with over 200 receptions, 2,175 yards, and 18 touchdowns.

Martin T. Rucker II (born May 4, 1985) is a former professional American football player. He played college football for the University of Missouri, and was recognized as a consensus All-American. He was chosen by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft, and has also played tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL.