High School:
Attended Auburn High School in Auburn, Alabama ... Was a three-time All-State Cross Country Team member and helped lead Auburn High to two state cross country championships ... Won one indoor track state championship and one outdoor track state championship ... Ran a16:05 at the state cross country meet.

Personal:
Born December 23, 1996 ... Son of Ed and Jodi Ruggles ... Has two siblings, Courtney and Cheri ... Majoring in pre-engineering.