ZachRuffin
LBLB#22MEM Tigers
6'4" • 199lbs • So.Draft Eligibility:2030
- Overall Grade '26
- 63.5
- 524th/758 - LBs
- Snap Count '26
- 510
- 70th/2022 - LBs
- Tackles '26
- 34
- 286th/758 - LBs
- WK 10 MATCHUP
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- BYE WEEK
Zach
Ruffin
LB
#22
|
MEM Tigers
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 11/2/2026
Zach Ruffin is a linebacker for the Memphis Tigers who earned a 63.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 524th among 758 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 67.7 ranked 228th among 758 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 55.0 ranked 714th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 72.7 ranked 130th among qualified linebackers.
He recorded 34 solo tackles on the season. Ruffin generated 6 total pressures including 2 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 68.0 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 7 missed tackles over the course of the year.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Memphis Tigers
2025 - Present
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
2025
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
63.5
AVG
524th/758 LBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
55.0
AVG
714th/758 LBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
72.7
AVG
130th/758 LBs
COVERAGE GRADE
67.7
AVG
228th/758 LBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
@ NVLV
76.9
Week 0, 2026
vs ARST
73.7
Week 1, 2026
vs ALBI
71.2
Week 6, 2026
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
@ LATU
38.9
Week 7, 2026
@ IDBO
54.9
Week 2, 2026
vs TNMR
56
Week 3, 2026
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
34
286th/758 LBs
SACKS
2
126th/758 LBs
ASSISTS
13
326th/758 LBs
FORCED FUMBLES
0
197th/758 LBs
Defense
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Rank
286
th
Solo Tackles
34
326
th
Assists
13
197
th
Forced Fumbles
0
98
th
Stops
28
126
th
Sacks
2
427
th
Missed Tackles
7
80
th
Passer Rating Allowed
68
324
th
Total Pressures
6
Rank
70
th
Total Snaps
510
32
nd
Run Defense Snaps
262
570
th
Pass Rush Snaps
22
96
th
Coverage Snaps
226
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