Former Nevada Wolfpack offensive lineman Tyson Ruffins committed to Stanford, he announced on Saturday night on X. With Ruffins, Stanford football secured its first transfer portal commitment of the offseason.

The 6-foot-2, 291-pound guard made nine starts for the Wolfpack in 2024, and was widely regarded as one of the best offensive lineman in the Mountain West conference. Ruffins will have three more years of eligibility. 

Ruffins is expected to provide much needed help for Stanford, who has had one of the weakest offensive line units in the country since Troy Taylor arrived on the Farm. While Ruffins has played a majority of his college snaps at left guard, he is able to also play center or right guard.

Look for the Cardinal to fill the remainder of its mid-year portal additions with more offensive lineman and defensive backs, which were widely considered to be the weakest units on the team during the past season.