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Breaking down Jabari Ruffin
The Downey (Calif.) prospect can do it all, but he projects as an outside linebacker
Updated: November 16, 2011, 12:20 PM ET
By
Kyle Williams | We Are SC
USC commit Jabari Ruffin is arguably one of the best linebackers in California. With USC looking to restore its storied linebacker tradition, Ruffin just might have what it takes to help the Trojans get back to that place.
Strengths
At 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, Ruffin has good size and length for a linebacker transitioning to the college level. He is a very talented athlete capable of playing running back or receiver on offense at the high-school level, along with playing linebacker or safety on defense. However, his future with the Trojans is at outside linebacker.
At 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, Ruffin has good size and length for a linebacker transitioning to the college level. He is a very talented athlete capable of playing running back or receiver on offense at the high-school level, along with playing linebacker or safety on defense. However, his future with the Trojans is at outside linebacker.
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