Rufus Porter (born May 18, 1965) is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Seattle Seahawks, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. College career Porter played at Southern University. Professional career Seattle Seahawks Porter played for the Seahawks from 1988-1994. He was selected to two Pro Bowls and earned one All-Pro during his tenure. Porter suffered a serious groin injury in a game vs. Houston in 1990. New Orleans Saints Porter played for the Saints for two seasons. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Porter played his last year with the Buccaneers. Personal Porter's son, Rufus Jr. played Linebacker for Louisiana Tech University. Porter operates the nonprofit organization 8to80 that focuses on building healthy lives in the Baton Rouge area. References External links 1965 births Living people American football linebackers Southern Jaguars football players Seattle Seahawks players New Orleans Saints players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players American Conference Pro Bowl players People from Amite City, Louisiana Players of American football from Louisiana Ed Block Courage Award recipients