Jackson Ruess

2024 (R-Fr.): Did not see game action in 2024. 2023 (Fr.): Saw no action and earned a redshirt for the 2023 season. HIGH SCHOOL: Went to Crown Point High School where he earned a varsity letter all four years in wrestling and football … for the wrestling-powerhouse Bulldogs, he was a state team runner-up, two-time state team champion, and two-time dual state champion … in his senior season of football, he led his team to a 10-1 record while also earning first-team all-conference honors and helping Crown Point to a conference title. PERSONAL: Son of Matt and Barb Ruess … has two sisters, Katie and Emily … father was a pitcher at Iowa State, and later in the Detroit Tigers' organization … Matt Reuss was drafted in the 38th round of the 1994 MLB Draft, and made 15 starts at Single-A in his lone year of pro ball … enjoys fishing and hanging out with friends in his free time … favorite athlete is Bo Jackson and he likes to watch the Sopranos.