Shippensburg University Athletics

2017 (R-Junior): Appeared in all 12 games as a tight end, fullback and blocking back during his third season on the field…made starts against Cheyney, Millersville and Bloomsburg……did not record any offensive statistics.
 
2016 (R-Sophomore): Participated in all 11 games as a tight end in his second season on the field…did not record any offensive statistics.
 
2015 (R-Freshman): Played in seven games as a reserve tight end and fullback in his debut season on the field…did not record any offensive statistics…returned two kicks for a total of six yards.
 
2014 (Freshman): Redshirt season.
 
Bishop McCort High School: Three-year varsity performer for the Crushers and head coach Kevin Sheridan…2013 Tribune-Democrat All-Area Honorable Mention…2013 All-Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Offensive Selection…senior-year statistics include 74 tackles, more than 450 rushing yards and five touchdowns…career statistics include more than 200 tackles…National Honor Society and MU Alpha Theta member…three-sport athlete who totaled 10 varsity letters, with participation in basketball, tennis and competed in track & field.
 
About Rugg: Full name is Tyler Alexander Rugg…is the son of John and Shannon Rugg…double-majoring in marketing and management…has two brothers, Shane and Zach…Shane played football at Lehigh from 2010-13…Zach played football at UConn from 2012-15…father John played football at Maryland.