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Jersey Number 27
Devin Rutherford
- Position:
- Safety
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Bartlett, Tenn.
Honors
2025:Â Played in the final 11 games of the season as a redshirt freshman (239 snaps), primarily at cornerback and special teams ... Finished campaign with 7 total tackles, all solos, and a pass breakup ... Registered his first collegiate tackle in home win over UT Martin (9/20/25) with a solo stop and a pass breakup ... Brought down 3 ball carriers in ESPN2 featured game at Middle Tennessee (10/8/25) ... Also stood out in postseason appearance vs. Arkansas State (12/18/25) in the inaugural Xbox Bowl in Frisco, Texas ... Notched solo tackles in wins over FIU (10/29/25) and UTEP (11/15/25) ... Earned Conference USA Honor Roll accolades ... Named to MSU Athletic Director's Honor Roll for Fall 2025 semester.
2024:Â Did not play in any games as a true freshman to earn redshirt status ... Earned MSU Athletic Director's Honor Roll laurels for Spring 2025 semester.
High School
Racked up 55 tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss and 4 interceptions as a senior (2023) for coach Chris Smith’s Panthers at Bartlett (Tenn.) High ... Earned 6A all-state and all-region honors for a Panthers playoff squad his senior year ... Named as a three-star defensive back by 247Sports ... Logged 4 interceptions as a junior with all-state and all-region laurels for a state semifinal squad ... Notched 6 interceptions his sophomore season ... Finished his prep career with 14 interceptions for 162 yards ... Had offers from Alabama State, UAPB, Austin Peay, Central Arkansas and Campbell.
Personal
Devin Rutherford was born 6/9/06 in Memphis ... Son of Devin and Temu Rutherford of Memphis .. Has a sister, Daila ... Undeclared on academic major.
- Conference USA Honor Roll: 2025
- MSU Athletic Director's Honor Roll: Spring 2025, Fall 2025
2025:Â Played in the final 11 games of the season as a redshirt freshman (239 snaps), primarily at cornerback and special teams ... Finished campaign with 7 total tackles, all solos, and a pass breakup ... Registered his first collegiate tackle in home win over UT Martin (9/20/25) with a solo stop and a pass breakup ... Brought down 3 ball carriers in ESPN2 featured game at Middle Tennessee (10/8/25) ... Also stood out in postseason appearance vs. Arkansas State (12/18/25) in the inaugural Xbox Bowl in Frisco, Texas ... Notched solo tackles in wins over FIU (10/29/25) and UTEP (11/15/25) ... Earned Conference USA Honor Roll accolades ... Named to MSU Athletic Director's Honor Roll for Fall 2025 semester.
2024:Â Did not play in any games as a true freshman to earn redshirt status ... Earned MSU Athletic Director's Honor Roll laurels for Spring 2025 semester.
High School
Racked up 55 tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss and 4 interceptions as a senior (2023) for coach Chris Smith’s Panthers at Bartlett (Tenn.) High ... Earned 6A all-state and all-region honors for a Panthers playoff squad his senior year ... Named as a three-star defensive back by 247Sports ... Logged 4 interceptions as a junior with all-state and all-region laurels for a state semifinal squad ... Notched 6 interceptions his sophomore season ... Finished his prep career with 14 interceptions for 162 yards ... Had offers from Alabama State, UAPB, Austin Peay, Central Arkansas and Campbell.
Personal
Devin Rutherford was born 6/9/06 in Memphis ... Son of Devin and Temu Rutherford of Memphis .. Has a sister, Daila ... Undeclared on academic major.
Baseball Postgame vs. Liberty (5/24/26)
Sunday, May 24
Baseball Postgame vs. DBU (5/22/26)
Saturday, May 23
Baseball Postgame at Kennesaw State (5/21/26)
Friday, May 22
Baseball Postgame at Kennesaw State (5/16/26)
Saturday, May 16
