Emanuel Ruffin
Freshman defensive tackle on Ohio State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 297 lb · Bessemer, AL
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 252 nationally · Signed with Ohio State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive tackle on Ohio State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 4-star recruit to Ohio State in 2026.
Emanuel Ruffin
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Ohio State4-star out of Bessemer City
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Ryan Day
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
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.
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: -21 net (17 in / 38 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 #5 · 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
The defensive line · Ohio State
- #2Kenyatta Jackson11 tackles for loss · 2025
- #3James Smith6.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #96Eddrick Houston4 tackles for loss · 2025
- #55John Walker2.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #95Emanuel Ruffinno box-score line yet
13 more on the roster · Ohio State team page