Bolts From The Blue on Hayden Rucci

ArticleLos Angeles Chargers news: Bolts sign TE Hayden Rucci, release WR Gary Jennings
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the Chargers are signing former Dolphins and 49er tight end Hayden Rucci to the active roster. He will join Oronde Gadsden II as the only two tight ends on the Chargers roster as of Wednesday morning. Rucci played his collegiate football at Wisconsin where he caught 17 career passes for 200 yards and one touchdown. At the NFL Combine, Rucci measured in at 6'5 and 247 pounds. He ran his 40 in 5.04 seconds, jumped 32 inches in the vertical, and had a short shuttle time of 4.40. In four career games played (all in 2025 with the Dolphins), Rucci played 39 total snaps.
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Rucci signed to Chargers roster; limited NFL experience with modest combine metrics.

Signed to Chargers active roster as former Dolphins and 49ers tight end. Collegiate production: 17 career catches for 200 yards and one touchdown at Wisconsin. NFL Combine measurements: 6'5", 247 pounds; 40-yard dash 5.04 seconds, 32-inch vertical, 4.40 short shuttle. In four career games (all 2025 with Dolphins), played 39 total snaps with 29 as run blocker, finishing with 56.6 overall run block grade. Joins Oronde Gadsden II as only two tight ends on Chargers roster.

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