#14
Deante Ruffin
Returning to Kent State for 2026
R-Jr. · Philadelphia, Pa. → Neumann-Goretti HS
via kentstatesports.com ↗This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Deante Ruffin
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
Kent State
NFL
NFL Draft
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2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2025Kent State5-7HC: Mark Carney · Run-leaning, slow tempo
Career stats
| Season | Team | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kent State | 2 | 3 | 66.7% | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 0 | 189.9 | -- | -- |
| Career | 2 | 3 | 66.7% | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 0 | 189.9 | -- | -- |
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kent State | 6 | 6 | 1.0 | 0 | -- |
| Career | 6 | 6 | 1.0 | 0 | -- |
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kent State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Quarterback · Kent State
Returning around him
- 11% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: -4 net (11 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Kent State · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #128 · 2026 recruiting class #120
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #1593
Peaked at #1593 this season.
Background
2025 (Freshman) Played in 1 game at Oklahoma Completed 2 of 3 passes for 44 yards (189.9 rating) Had 6 carries for 6 yards Prior to Kent State Thrown over 1,400 yards and rushed for 476 yards 25 total touchdowns First Team All-Conference