Emanuel Ruffin
6′3″ · 297 lb · Bessemer, AL · Bessemer City
On the Ohio State roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Bessemer, AL
- Bessemer City
- About 500 miles from Ohio Stadium
- Four-star recruit, No. 252 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.9137.
Where he fits
Ohio State lists 18 defensive linemen this season.
Ohio State defensive linemen with a game this season
Ohio State’s week
- RecordOhio State is 6-1, No. 3 in the AP poll (week 8).
- Next gameat USC · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Bessemer, AL
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Ohio State in the news
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Ryan Day
Pass share
44.6%
212 pass / 263 run
Plays / game
67.9
7 games
Team sack rate
6.0%
234 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A four-star recruit at defensive lineman for Ohio State -- now projected at an All-Conference level up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in power moves and hit power.
Ohio State has produced 11 All-Conference defensive linemen and 2 All-Americans. 24 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Kayden McDonald was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Ohio State in 2026
- 2026 Ohio State DayYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Ohio State in 2026 as a 4-star recruit, No. 252 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Ohio State in the 2026 class, a 4-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Ohio State4-star out of Bessemer City