Dionté Ruffin

Dionté Ruffin
Ruffin with the Montreal Alouettes in 2024
Ottawa Redblacks
PositionDefensive back
Roster statusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Personal information
Born (1999-01-29) January 29, 1999
Kenner, Louisiana, U. S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight177 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High schoolPaulding County High
CollegeWestern Kentucky (2017–2020)
Career history
2021Chicago Bears*
2022Calgary Stampeders
2023–2026Montreal Alouettes
2026BC Lions*
2026–presentOttawa Redblacks
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at CFL.ca

Dionté Ruffin (born January 29, 1999) is an American professional football defensive back for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career

Ruffin played college football for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers from 2017 to 2020.[1]

Professional career

Chicago Bears

On May 13, 2021, Ruffin signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.[2] However, he was released with the final roster cuts on August 31, 2021.[3]

Calgary Stampeders

On February 1, 2022, it was announced that Ruffin had signed with the Calgary Stampeders.[4] In 2022, he played and started in nine regular season games where he had 39 defensive tackles and one interception.[5] He was released on September 30, 2022.[5]

Montreal Alouettes

Ruffin signed with the Montreal Alouettes on December 12, 2022.[6] He was an opening day starter with the team in 2023, but also spent time on the injured list, as he played and started in 11 regular season games where he recorded 23 defensive tackles, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.[7] He also played in both playoff games that year as the team advanced to the 110th Grey Cup.[7]

He was released on January 5, 2026.[8]

BC Lions

On February 13, 2026, Ruffin signed a two-year contract with the BC Lions.[9] On May 31, 2026, Ruffin was released by Lions, during their final cuts before the start of the 2026 CFL season.[10]

Ottawa Redblacks

On July 14, 2026, Ruffin signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "Dionté Ruffin". Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  2. ↑ Mayer, Larry (May 13, 2021). "Roster Moves: Bears waive Wims, re-sign Ruffin". Chicago Bears. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Chicago Bears 2021 Roster Cut Tracker". Sports Illustrated. August 31, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Calgary Stampeders transactions". Calgary Stampeders. February 1, 2022.
  5. 1 2 "2023 CFL Guide & Record Book" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 8, 2023. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Montreal Alouettes re-sign defensive back Nafees Lyon". Montreal Alouettes. December 12, 2022.
  7. 1 2 "Games Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Montreal Alouettes extend REC Alexander Hollins, release DB Dionte Ruffin". 3DownNation. January 5, 2026. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  9. ↑ Baker, Matt (February 13, 2026). "Lions Add Veteran Defensive Back Dionte Ruffin". BC Lions. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  10. ↑ "BC Lions Transactions". BC Lions. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  11. ↑ Dunk, Justin. "Ottawa Redblacks sign CFL veteran Dionté Ruffin". 3DownNation.com. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
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