Bo is the son of Tom Ruud and the late Jaime Ruud and was born on Sept. 2, 1984. A business administration major, Ruud was a two-time second-team All-Big 12 selection and a four-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll. He earned his bachelor's degree from Nebraska in December of 2007. He has volunteered with local hospital visits, American Education Week and the Lincoln Midget football league.
Bo Ruud started in each of his last three seasons at Nebraska, taking over at strong-side linebacker as a senior after playing on the weak side his first three seasons. His brother, Barrett, was an All-American and three-time All-Big Twelve Conference middle linebacker and is a starter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bo Rudd was a standout at Lincoln Southeast High School, and was Nebraska's earliest ever commitment, pledging his intention in June of 2001, 20 months before 2003 signing day. He helped the Knights to two Class A state titles. He was a two-way star, playing running back and linebacker. He rushed for 1,385 yards and 15 touchdowns and caught four passes for 125 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
