J. R. Ruffin

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J. R. Ruffin
Personal information
Born: (1982-07-28) July 28, 1982 (age 42)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
College: Idaho
Position: Defensive back
Undrafted: 2006
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Stats at CFL.ca (archive)

J. R. Ruffin (born July 28, 1982) is an American former professional Canadian football defensive back. He was signed by the Calgary Stampeders as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Idaho.


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