Richard Carl Ackerman (born June 16, 1959) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. He played for the San Diego Chargers and Los Angeles Raiders, and attended Glenbard North High School. He had a career total 18 starts, 14 with the San Diego Chargers. Rich Ackerman is a good guitar player and plays around venues in Wyoming. He was also a salesman for Winn Marion in his later years. He is a good golfer and has more friends in Wyoming than he knows. He is one with a kind soul.