Rufus T. Bess Jr. (born September 13, 1956) is a former professional American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Oakland Raiders, Buffalo Bills, and Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at South Carolina State University.

Rufus Bess
No. 38, 28, 21
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1956-09-13) September 13, 1956 (age 68)
Hartsville, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
College:South Carolina St.
Undrafted:1979
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:3.5
Interceptions:11
Fumble recoveries:10
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Career Arena League statistics
Tackles:18
Interceptions:1
Pass breakups:1
Stats at ArenaFan.com

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.

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