#95
Emanuel Ruffin
Returning to Ohio State for 2026
Bessemer, Ala.
via ohiostatebuckeyes.com ↗Emanuel Ruffin
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Ryan Day
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ohio State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive tackle · Ohio State
Returning around him
- 11 Ohio State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -20 net (17 in / 37 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Ohio State · Last season: 12-2 (AP #3) · Talent rank #3 · 2026 recruiting class #4
Background
Majoring in Real Estate High School/Personal A four-star prospect who was the No. 7-ranked player in the state of Alabama. Had over 150 career tackles. Bessemer City was 9-2 this season and placed second in 6A Region 4. Mother is Wilterika Ruffin
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology