| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | July 28, 1982 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 | |
| CFL status: | Import |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Player stats at CFL.ca (archive) | |
J. R. Ruffin (born July 28, 1982) is a former 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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