CFL: 1st season

Stamps: 1st season

Acquired                                                                                                                                                    

Signed as a free agent on Feb. 1, 2022.

Pro path

Ruffin signed with the National Football League’s Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2021. After being released on Aug. 11, 2021, he was re-signed by the Bears 10 days later. He was waived again on Aug. 26, 2021.

College                                                                                                                                                 

Ruffin played four seasons (2017-20) at Western Kentucky. In 48 games for the Hilltoppers including 25 starts, he recorded 78 tackles including one tackle for loss, one interception, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and 25 passes defended. Ruffin also returned five kickoffs for 88 yards. He was named second-team all-Conference USA following his senior season after accumulating 23 tackles, one interception, one fumble recovery and a team-leading 12 passes defended.

Personal

Ruffin played on both sides of the ball at Paulding County High School in Dallas, Ga. He was named the 5A division’s all-purpose player of the year following his senior season.