• At Nike’s The Opening, Ruiz ran a 5.26-second 40-yard dash and the 20-yard shuttle in 4.66 seconds. He also recorded a vertical jump of 28.7 inches and recorded a power throw of 42.0 feet. Those numbers earned Ruiz a Nike+ Football Rating of 97.92.

• Played only offensive center at IMG Academy as a junior and senior.

• Recorded five total tackles, including a tackle for loss, as a sophomore at Camden (N.J.) High.

• Second-team MaxPreps All-America pick as a senior.

• All-USA Florida second-team offensive lineman as a senior by USA Today.

• Played in the Under Armour All-American Game Jan. 1.

• Participated in the Rivals Five-Star Challenge as a junior in Baltimore and as a senior in Atlanta.

• Took part in the Rivals Camp Series as a junior and senior in Piscataway, N.J.

• Committed to Michigan Dec. 18, 2016.

• Is the highest-ranked offensive line recruit in Michigan’s 2017 class as the No. 1 center and No. 41 overall prospect nationally.

• Other finalists were Auburn (Oct. 21 official visit) and Florida (Oct. 14 official visit).

• Linebackers coach Chris Partridge and offensive line coach/offensive coordinator Tim Drevno headed up Ruiz’s recruitment.

• Born June 14, 1999.

• Is an early enrollee at Michigan.

• Is very close friends with fellow 2017 signee Brad Hawkins and rising sophomore defensive end Ron Johnson. All three started their prep careers at Camden (N.J.) High.

Ruiz has a real chance to earn a starting spot on the offensive line, either at guard or center, as a true freshman. He’s got college-ready size and faced top competition every day for two years at IMG Academy, preparing him for the college game. He was a must-get for U-M in the 2017 class and should be a multi-year starter before his career at Michigan is over.

Rivals.com National Recruiting Analyst Mike Farrell: “What do you call a guy who can be plugged in right away at guard and then eventually move to center and make all the line calls for you as a potential four-year starter? You call him a perfect fit and that’s what Michigan is getting in Ruiz.”

Rivals.com Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Analyst Adam Friedman: “Ruiz is a really good fit on the offensive line that Michigan is building. He has become a much better pass blocker. His lateral quickness and patience have really gotten better. He’s always been a very good run blocker. He plays with this edge, this toughness and tenacity that offensive line coaches love to see out of their players, and Ruiz has that in spades.”

Rivals.com Southeast Recruiting Analyst Rob Cassidy: “Ruiz boasts an incredibly strong upper body with massive legs and a great base. Still, his true worth is in his versatility. He can easily play guard at the next level but is also capable of remaining at center, where he has a heap of experience.”