Rutt is a 6-3, 227, Senior linebacker from Gilbert, AZ. In 2015 Rutt earned the coaches' trust on special teams leading the team in tackles on kickoff coverage with 6 and 8 total tackles on the year. Last year he again started on special teams, but was also in the linebacker rotation and had one start against Oregon St. Rutt finished the year with 19 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries, and an interception playing in every game.
With Deandre' Miller out, Rutt is the most experienced linebacker on the team right now with 1 career start. He is expected to start at Mike linebacker and make sure all the young talent is getting in the right places.
18 is the number of completions Khalil Tate had last year on 45 attempts.