Richard Carl "Rich" Ackerman (born June 16, 1959, in La Grange, Illinois) 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. Ackerman is a guitar player and singer. He performs at various venues all over Wyoming. He has two children.