The #1 Sophomore Quarterback In New Jersey: Deante Ruffin

Deante Ruffin is a 4 Star recruit who plays Quarterback at Camden High School. Ruffin is ranked as the 173rd best recruit in the class of 2025 and is ranked as a top 15 Quarterback in the class as well. In addition, Ruffin is listed as the #5 recruit in the state of New Jersey and is listed as the #1 Quarterback in the state of New Jersey. He holds offers from schools such as Pitt, Syracuse, and West Virginia.

Who are some role models in your life?

A role model for me would definitely be Tom Brady, I just admire his discipline and will to win.

What are the strengths of your game?

My biggest strength is my arm talent. I’ve always had a big arm my whole life and with that it makes me a threat to any defense.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite career memory was being able to win an award named after my grandfather, who was very well known in my town.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

The best advice I could give to an aspiring D1 athlete is to just stay disciplined. It’s important that you work on your craft everyday, consistency is key to anything in life.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I would love to go to Bora Bora, it just looks like a beautiful place.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I fell in love with the game at a very young age, I may have been 7 or 8 when I realized I wanted to seriously pursue a career in football.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

I would love to meet Tom Brady, to understand more about longevity and how he developed his winning mentality.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

I loved when Tom Brady won the Super Bowl with the Buccaneers, as he showed people what he’s really capable of even in a different system.