Nick Ruffing joined the Davenport football coaching staff in June 2024. He will be in charge of the recruiting efforts for the program as well as work with the team's tight ends and offensive linemen. Ruffing brings a wealth of knowledge to the Panthers as he was an offensive analyst at Michigan State University for 14 seasons including eight as a full-time offensive analyst. A breakdown of his duties included statistical reports, self scouting, game film analysis and opponent tendency details.
Ruffing served as a graduate assistant during the 2011 season, assisting former offensive line coach Mark Staten, and was a video intern in 2012 and 2013.
Ruffing returned to MSU in 2015 during the Spartans’ Big Ten Championship season as a recruiting intern after serving as the scouting/player personnel intern for the Detroit Lions in 2014.
The East Lansing native previously spent two years (2009-10) working as a graduate assistant in the weight room under Ken Mannie.
Ruffing also served as an assistant coach for five years under Bill Feraco at East Lansing High School. He was a two-year letterman as an offensive tackle at East Lansing High School where he played for Coach Jeff Smith.
Ruffing earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and a specialization in coaching from Michigan State in 2008. He received his master’s degree in kinesiology/sports administration from MSU in December 2011.
