Freshman (INDOOR): Recorded a season-best jump of 44'10.75" in the triple jump ... Posted three top eight finishes ... (OUTDOOR): Had a season-best jump of 46'0" at the Conference USA Championship ... Placed sixth at the C-USA Meet ... Posted three top eight finishes ... HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Petal High School where he was a three-year letterwinner in track and field for coach Cory Reynolds ... Competed in the triple jump ... Posted a personal-best mark of 44'8.5" ... Also lettered in football and power lifting for three years ... Personal: Son of David and Lisa Ruffin ... A psychology major.