Tyson Ruffins
Tyson Ruffins is an offensive lineman at California who has not played in California's 9 games this season; the last season with a stat line was 2025.
Where Ruffins comes from
- Long Beach, CA
- Long Beach Poly
- About 350 miles from California Memorial Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,601 in the 2023 class; signed with Nevada.
- On the California roster since 2025
Where Ruffins fits
California lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
California offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 112th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
California is 3-6. Next: at Virginia, Sat Nov 14.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Long Beach Poly
Also from Long Beach, CA
Transferred to California from Nevada.
Where to follow
Signature game
2025 snapshot
Season context: team record and system
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for California -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 112th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 California LupoiYear 4 · on the roster, no stat line
- 2025 California WilcoxYear 3 · 1 game
- Dec 2024 Entered the transfer portalNevada to California
- 2024 Nevada ChoateYear 2 · on the roster, no stat line
- 2023 Nevada WilsonYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- High school Long Beach PolyLong Beach, CA · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 1,601 in the 2023 class. Signed with Nevada.Also from Long Beach Poly: Daylen Austin (Arizona), Dylan Williams (Oregon), Madden Iamaleava (UCLA) and 7 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Nevada to California, Dec 23, 2024.
2023
- Signed with NevadaThree-star, out of Long Beach Poly
2025
- Transferred to Californiafrom Nevada
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
4 coachesPlayed for 4 head coaches at 2 schools: Ken Wilson, Jeff Choate, Justin Wilcox and Tosh Lupoi.