JACKSON, Miss. – Jaylon Ruffin, a member on the Hinds Community College Football team, was named National Junior Athletics Association (NJCAA) All-Region 23 honors announced by the league office on Wednesday. 
 
In nine games, Ruffin established himself as the centerpiece of the Eagles' offense. He completed 154 of 247 passes, finishing with a 62.3 percent completion rate that reflected both accuracy and command of the system. His consistency through the air translated to 1,995 total passing yards, ranking among the top quarterbacks in region 23. Averaging 221.7 yards per game, he delivered steady production that kept Hinds competitive each week.
 
He was also one of the most productive dual-threat players in the conference. On the ground, he carried the ball 98 times for 493 rushing yards, averaging 5.0 yards per carry and 54.8 yards per game. His mobility added another layer to the Hinds offense, and he finished the season with seven rushing touchdowns.
 
Ruffin also earned First Team All-MACCC honors from the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference earlier this month.
 
To view the full list of the All-Region 23 team, click here.
 
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