Jacob Ruby
| No. 69 Montreal Alouettes | |
| Born: | December 13, 1992 London, Ontario |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Acive |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | OL |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
| Weight | 315 lb (143 kg) |
| College | Richmond |
| CFL draft | 2015, round: 1, pick: 8 |
| Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2015–present | Montreal Alouettes |
Jacob Ruby (born December 13, 1992) is a Canadian football offensive lineman for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[1] Ruby played football throughout his youth and played for both high school and college teams. He was a 2010 graduate of Fork Union Military Academy Ruby was a 4 year starter at University of Richmond. he has won many awards in his career; many came from playing college football.
High school
Ruby began his football career with Medway High School in Ontario before moving to Fork Union Military Academy Where he was an All-Prep League player. He also played two years of club football for the London Falcons. During his time at the London Falcons, he was named as the teams Most Outstanding Offensive Player. In 2008, he played tight end for FUMA and in 2009 played tackle; earning him an All-State and All-Prep honors.[2]
In January 2010, Ruby was one of 90 players selected to play in the USA vs. The World All-Star game which was broadcast on live TV. In 2010, he was redshirted.[2]
College
In 2011, Ruby played all 11 games on the offensive line and made 10 starts. He recorded two tackles, one coming against Massachusetts and the other at Delaware.[2]
In 2012 Ruby and the Spiders won a share of the Colonial Athletic Association conference championship, but were snubbed from a playoff spot.
In 2014 Ruby started all 14 games for the Spiders at Offensive Tackle and was named Third Team All-Confernce and a 2nd Team VaSid player. The Spiders reached the quarter finals of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.
References
- ^ nurun.com. "Lineman training popular". The London Free Press. Retrieved 2017-03-14.
- ^ a b c "Jacob Ruby Bio". RichmondSpiders.com. Retrieved 2017-03-14.