Ratliff, also chosen as the SIAC Player and Defensive Player of the Year this season, finishing 2015 with 148 tackles – leading the conference and placing him in the top 15 in the nation – including 70 solo tackles. He also finished the year with 15.5 tackles for loss (51 yards lost) and 3.5 sacks (13 yards lost).
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The New Orleans-native was second on the team with five interceptions, returning two for touchdowns. He recorded three pass break-ups, one quarterback hurry and two forced fumbles. He also scored another touchdown on a blocked field goal, and two other touchdowns called back this season.
For his efforts, Ratliff was chosen as a BOXTOROW All-American.
