2024 Football Roster

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2 Elijah Ruffin

  • Position Defensive Back
  • Height 6-1
  • Weight 200
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Philadelphia, Miss.

Biography

2023 [Freshman]: Helped Northwest to a 7-3 overall record and an appearance in the MACCC Playoffs...played in nine games for the Rangers, totaling 12 tackles, seven solo, five assists and one and a half tackles for loss....off the field, named to the Spring 2024 President's List and the Fall 2023 Vice President's List.

High School: Played for coach Patrick Schoolar at Neshoba Central...helped the Rockets to an 8-4 record and the MHSAA Class 5A Playoffs as a senior...recorded five interceptions and six pass breakups during his senior season...was voted as a first team all-state defensive back...off the field, received ACT Award and Citizenship Award...was also named a Rotary Student of the Month...graduated with special honors and ranked in the top five of his senior class...also a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes...received recruiting interest from numerous MACCC programs.

Personal: Son of Felicia and Shannon Ruffin...has four siblings: C.J. (25), Shanna (25), Tasia (22) and Zach (17)...enjoys fishing and playing video games in his spare time...studying kinesiology...nickname is “Ruffdog”...born March 26, 2004.

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Historical Player Information

  • 24

    2023Freshman

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 190 lbs
    24
  • 2

    2024Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    6'1" 200 lbs
    2