Ryin Ruddy

A consistent contributor for the Chargers as a defensive back, appearing in 11 games...finished with a career high three tackles against Kentucky Wesleyan (Sept. 27) and matched that total against Lake Erie (Oct. 25)...will compete for a bigger role in 2026. Got early playing time as a true freshman as a backup defensive back and special teams contributor, appearing in six games...recorded his first career tackle at Lake Erie (Oct. 19)...named Hillsdale's Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 14. Helped lead small-school Michigan powerhouse Ottawa Lake Whiteford to three straight MHSAA D8 Semifinal appearances, including back-to-back finals berths in 2022 and 2023 and a state title in 2022…earned back-to-back first-team All-State honors as a defensive back, finishing his career with 377 total tackles and eight interceptions in four years, including 137 tackles as a senior…lettered in five sports at Whiteford, winning a state championship in the 4x400m relay in 2023 in track and field and earning four all-state honors, while also playing basketball, baseball and golf…strong student who was named a National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete and won the MHSAA Scholar Athlete Award as a senior…active volunteer with Goodfellows food bank, Night to Shine and Wreaths Across America…parents are K.C. and Buffy Ruddy…older brother Shea also plays receiver for Hillsdale College.