Barrett Ruud

Total tackles:	657
Sacks:	6.0
Forced fumbles:	7
Fumble recoveries:	5
Interceptions:	7
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Barrett Ruud
	Ruud in 2006
Atlanta Falcons
Position:	Inside linebackers coach
Personal information
Born:	May 20, 1983 (age 41); Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	241 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:	Lincoln (NE) Southeast
College:	Nebraska (2001–2004)
NFL draft:	2005 / round: 2 / pick: 36
Career history
As a player:
	Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2005–2010); Tennessee Titans (2011); Seattle Seahawks (2012)*; New Orleans Saints (2012); Houston Texans (2012);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
	Nebraska (2018–2022); Inside linebackers coach; Atlanta Falcons (2024–present) ; Inside linebackers coach;
As an administrator:
	UCF (2016–2017); Quality control administrator;
Career highlights and awards
	Third-team All-American (2004);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	657
Sacks:	6.0
Forced fumbles:	7
Fumble recoveries:	5
Interceptions:	7
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Barrett James Ruud (born May 20, 1983) is an American football coach who serves as inside linebackers coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2005 NFL draft and also played for the Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans. He played college football at Nebraska, where he was the inside linebackers coach from 2018 to 2022.