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Blake Ruffin prepares for his fifth season at Louisville

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Blake Ruffin prepares for his fifth season at Louisville

Summary

Blake Ruffin, a graduate senior from Louisville, KY, is gearing up for his fifth college football season with the University of Louisville. Known as a versatile player, Ruffin has shown promise both as a cornerback and safety, contributing significantly to special teams. After an injury sidelined him for the entire 2024 season, he returned in 2025 and played 50-60 defensive snaps. Expect to see him take on a larger role this season as the team looks to enhance its secondary defense.

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•Blake Ruffin is 6’3” and weighs 205 lbs.
•He previously played at Eastern Illinois before returning to Louisville.
•Ruffin was a standout in high school, winning championships with Trinity.
•He aims for increased defensive reps in 2026 as a team captain.
•This is Ruffin's fifth season in college football after a recovery from injury.

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BLAKE RUFFIN #29 Height: 6’3” Weight: 205lb Position: DB Class: Graduate Senior Hometown: Louisville, KY Summary: I feel like Blake should be allowed at least one “Ruffin the passer” penalty a year at no cost to the team, its really the only proper thing to do, but I’m sure the ACC will find a way […]
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