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Elijah Ruiz
OL · #56 · University of West Georgia
Transfer
Height6'3"
Weight290 lbs
Est. eligibility1 yrs
Production index
Medium
Roster status
RosteredElijah Ruiz (OL) officially transferred from Tennessee Technological University to University of West Georgia
Last updatedOct 13, 2026, 4:26 PM
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Background
2024 (Tennessee Tech) Played in 11 games for the Golden Eagles 2023 (Tennessee Tech) Played in five games on the offensive front. 2022 (Tennessee Tech) Saw action in two games. Overview A three-time all-region selection, as well as an all-state pick, Ruiz has been a standout up front for the Red Elephants. As a senior, his unit blocked well, producing an 11.3-yard-per-carry average. His numbers didn't stop there – under his watch, there were zero bad snaps and had two complete seasons with zero sacks allowed. A three-sport athlete, Ruiz also played basketball and competed in track and field as a thrower.
Hometown
🏴Gainesville, GA
High schoolGainesville
Career path
- TransferredPortal · 4/11/25, 12:43 PMElijah Ruiz (OL) officially transferred from Tennessee Technological University to University of West Georgia
- EnteredPortal · 12/9/24, 1:41 PMElijah Ruiz (OL) officially entered the transfer portal · from Tennessee Technological University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of West Georgia | 5 | 4 | -- | Med. |
| 2025 | University of West Georgia | 7 | 1 | -- | Med. |
| 2024 |  Tennessee Technological University | 11 | 4 | -- | Med. |
| 2023 | Tennessee Technological University | 5 | 0 | -- | Low |
| 2022 | Tennessee Technological University | 2 | 0 | -- | Low |
| Career | 30 | 9 | -- | Med. |
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Profile last updated Oct 13, 2026