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Zach Ruffel
DL · #54 ·
Height6'4"
Weight240 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
DNP
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedOct 27, 2026, 1:37 PM
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Background
Attended Mountain Vista High School. · Played in 23 games, starting 12. · Recorded six sacks and 44 total tackles in senior season. · Reached elite 8 in football playoffs in 2023. · Also competed in track & field (four years) and basketball (one year). · Placed in conference championship in track and field in the 100 and 200m runs. Son of Brigette and Eric. · Has one brother (Tyler) and one sister (Sophia). · Majoring in mechanical engineering.
Hometown
🏴Highlands Ranch, CO
High schoolMountain Vista
Scholarship--
Career path
- EnrolledZach Ruffel (DL) enrolled in South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | South Dakota School of Mines & Technology | 0 | 0 | -- | DNP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | South Dakota School of Mines & Technology | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 1 | 0 | -- | DNP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Oct 27, 2026