SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Malachi Ruffin

Ahead of Saturday's Senior Day festivities, take a look back at the career of DB Malachi Ruffin.

Malachi Ruffin (Nashville, N.C.) joined the Mountaineer football team as a true freshman in 2018. His contribution began in 2020, when he saw action in 10 games and added depth at cornerback and special teams. He's seen time in 30 games since then, compiling 35 tackles (24 solo), and has made the largest impact in 2022.

In 2022, he's recorded 21 tackles (13 solo), and a fumble recovery and interception against TCU.

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2021 (r-So.)

• Academic All-Big 12 Second Team
• Played in 11 games, adding depth at cornerback
• Used primarily on special teams
• Finished with 10 tackles, including eight unassisted tackles
• Saw action on more than 200 plays, including 33 on defense
• Registered three solo tackles at Kansas State, tying his season high
• Season-high three tackles against Texas Tech, including two unassisted tackles
• Had two tackles against Virginia Tech

2020 (COVID)

• Played in 10 games, adding depth at cornerback
• Used primarily on special teams
• Saw action on 75 snaps for the season, including 65 on special teams
• Used on a season-high 15 special teams plays at Texas
• Registered four tackles, including three solo stops
• Season-high two special teams solo tackles at Texas

2019 (r-Fr.)

• Did not see game action

2018 (Fr.)

• Redshirted

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