| Number | 38, 28, 21 |
|---|---|
| Position | Cornerback |
| Birth date | September 13, 1956 (age 69) |
| Birth place | Darlington, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft |
| Height in | 9 |
| Weight lb | 184 |
| College | South Carolina State |
| Undraftedyear | 1979 |
| Pastteams | |
| Statlabel 1 | Sacks |
| Statvalue 1 | 3.5 |
| Statlabel 2 | Interceptions |
| Statvalue 2 | 11 |
| Statlabel 3 | Fumble recoveries |
| Statvalue 3 | 10 |
| Aflstatlabel 1 | Tackles |
| Aflstatvalue 1 | 18 |
| Aflstatlabel 2 | Interceptions |
| Aflstatvalue 2 | 1 |
| Aflstatlabel 3 | Pass breakups |
| Aflstatvalue 3 | 1 |
| Afl | 127 |
| Pfr | BessRu20 |
Rufus T. Bess Jr. (born September 13, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Oakland Raiders, Buffalo Bills, and Minnesota Vikings. He played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs.
He worked at North Community High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota as a football coach, staff member and teacher.
He now works at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School in Plymouth, Minnesota.