Sports Daeshun Ruffin steps away from team to focus on recovery

the Rebels played last season and so far this season.

Ruffin’s first major injury dates back to Feb. 1, 2022, when he tore his right ACL. He rehabbed for the remainder of last season and the whole offseason.

Ruffin played in Ole Miss’ exhibition game against West Georgia at the start of this season, but he was ruled out for the season opener the next day with a bone bruise.

In his statement, Ruffin said, “This decision is me simply putting myself and my future first, alongside my family.”

Ruffin also said, “I look forward to being back with my Ole Miss teammates in the future and giving them and you the very best version of me.”

Ruffin has consistently sacrificed his body to compete for Ole Miss, so now it is Rebel nation’s turn to have his back.