Is Deante Ruffin starting?
Deante Ruffin is listed 3rd string at QB for Kent State Golden Flashes.
Deante Ruffin is listed QB #3 for Kent State at 46 OVR.
See full Kent State Golden Flashes depth chart ›The Story
Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Winslow Township, ranked #1,728 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 44 passing yards, 0 TD, 0 INT. That's 2% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 46 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #14
- Class
- RS FR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 215 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Pass Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8506
- National Rank
- #1728
- High School
- Winslow Township
- Hometown
- Atco, NJ
Why this rating?
On a 66-rated offense; 12th-percentile production (×0.75 for competition level) put them -8 vs unit starters → 46.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at QB · Kent State Golden Flashes
- 11273Dru DeShieldsStarter
- 2252Nolan Good
- 31446Deante RuffinYou
- 41046Ethan Thanthanavong
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.