:Javon Ringer

Ringer is the son of Bishop Eugene and Darlene Ringer, who are both ministers.{{Cite news |last=Carpenter |first=Jacob |date=October 16, 2008 |title=Three of a kind |work=The State News |publisher=statenews.com |url=http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/three_of_a_kind |access-date=November 9, 2008}} Ringer is a devout Christian. He owns a black belt in Karate. He majored in sociology.

Ringer graduated from Michigan State University in May 2015.{{Cite tweet |number=596723464691650560 |user=DantonioMark |title=Spartan All Americans / NFL Players @IIGregjones and Jevon Ringer graduating this weekend from MSU. #Finish #V4MSU |author=Mark Dantonio |date=May 8, 2015}}{{Cite web |title=5 former players find work on Dantonio's staff |url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/spartans/2016/08/07/former-players-find-work-dantonios-staff/88377530/ |access-date=May 4, 2017}}

Ringer attended and graduated from Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School (the same high school former Spartan nose guard Brandon McKinney attended) where Ringer is the all-time leading rusher. He was coached by Jim Place. In 33 games, he totalled 6,184 rushing yards and 81 TDs, an average of 187.9 yard per game and 2.45 touchdowns per game. Ringer wore #29 during high school. Ringer also lettered in track, producing a personal best 10.6s in the 100-meter dash.{{Cite news |year=2009 |title=NFL DRAFT PROSPECT- JAVON RINGER |work=NFLDraftScout.com |publisher=The Sports Xchange |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2009/profiles/javon-ringer?id=79635 |access-date=April 8, 2009}}

In 2001, as a freshman, Ringer was on the football team, but did not register an offensive stat.

In 2002, as a sophomore, Ringer was named the team's starter. He help lead his team to a 14–1 record and the Ohio D-II State Championship, which was the school's first state championship in football. He totaled 2,038 yards and scored 30 rushing TDs that year. In the state championship game, he broke records for both rushing touchdowns (4) and rushing yards in a D-II championship game (251).{{Cite news |date=November 30, 2002 |title=Chaminade wins with Ringer |work=The Cincinnati Post |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-94748369.html |url-status=dead |access-date=March 28, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022035106/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-94748369.html |archive-date=October 22, 2012}}

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In 2003, as a junior, he rushed for 2,356 yards and scored 30 rushing touchdowns, including a 307 yard, 3 TD game against McNicholas.

In 2004, as a senior, he participated in the Big 33 Football Classic,{{Cite web |title=Alumni by High School |url=http://www.big33.org/Docs/AlumniByHS.PDF}} {{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} {{small|(4.06 KB)}} which features the top high school football players in Pennsylvania against the top high school football players in Ohio.{{RTFlink|[http://www.big33.org/DOCS/rptAlumniList%20by%20year.rtf Alumni by Year Played]|786 KB}} He rushed for 1,790 yards and 21 touchdowns in seven games. His career best game was against Purcell Marian High School, where he had 372 rushing yards and scored five TDs. Later that year, Ringer tore his ACL, which kept him out the final six games of the season, and his 'shaky grades' plus a low ACT score took him off the map to attend Ohio State University.{{Cite news |last=Hooley |first=Bruce |date=October 18, 2008 |title=Michigan State puts its faith in RB Ringer |publisher=Fox Sports on MSN |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/8681908/Michigan-State-puts-its-faith-in-RB-Ringer |access-date=November 9, 2008}} {{Dead link|date=August 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Scouts.com had him listed as the 18th best high school running back.{{Cite news |title=Javon Ringer Profile |work=Rivals.com |url=http://michiganstate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=27550 |access-date=March 30, 2009}}

His measurables during his senior year were: Weight: 186 lbs, Forty time: 4.44 secs, Bench max: 325 pounds, Bench reps: 20, Vertical: 36 inches, and Shuttle: 3.87 secs. SuperPrep ranked him the 29th best back, Collegefootballnews.com ranked him 31st, while Detroit Free Press ranked him the 18th best prospect in the Midwest. Rivals.com listed him as the 13th best senior in the state of Ohio. Superprep named him the 25th best Prospect in the Midwest, while Prep Football report ranked him 37th. Max Emfinger ranked him the 4th best all-purpose back in the country. in 2004, Ringer attend the NIKE Camp in Columbus, OH in April and had a very impressive workout

He received scholarship offers from Michigan State, USC, Tennessee, Florida, and Iowa. Ringer was also heavily recruited by Ohio State, but did not receive a scholarship offer from the school. Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said “(We) were very interested. We thought he was a great player.” One article said the reason why Ringer wasn't given an offer is because OSU compared Ringer to Ryan Brewer, a high school standout from Troy, Ohio who OSU passed on.{{Cite news |last=Elliot |first=Scott |date=October 22, 2005 |title=Why did OSU pass on Ringer? |work=Dayton Daily News |url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/education/entries/2005/10/22/why_did_osu_pas_1.html |access-date=March 30, 2009}} Brewer had a solid college career at South Carolina for Coach Lou Holtz and helped the Gamecocks beat Ohio State in the 2001 Outback Bowl. Ringer attended summer football camps at Ohio State during high school.{{Cite news |last=Garcia |first=Marlen |date=October 15, 2008 |title=Michigan State's Ringer runs through opposing defenses |work=USA Today |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/bigten/2008-10-14-michigan-state-ringer_N.htm |access-date=April 2, 2009}} One of them was 2004's NIKE Camp in Columbus, Ohio.{{Cite news |last=Snyder |first=Jim |date=June 1, 2004 |title=Dayton RB Is Looking For Another Big Year |work=Pantherlair.com |url=http://michiganstate.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?ReturnTo=&sid=951&script=content.asp&cid=301017&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid= |access-date=April 12, 2009}} During that camp, Ringer had a camp best shuttle run of a 3.87 seconds. He also had the best vertical leap that day with a jump of {{convert|37|in|mm}}.

He also attended a camp at the University of Michigan.{{Cite news |last=Kurelic |first=Bill |date=March 9, 2004 |title=Ringer says OSU and UM camps likely |work=Rivals.com |url=http://michiganstate.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?ReturnTo=&sid=951&script=content.asp&cid=274199&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid= |access-date=April 12, 2009}}

Coming out of high school, Ringer was a prized recruit for the Spartans, choosing Michigan State over Tennessee and Florida, among other schools.

Ringer visited MSU on December 14, 2004, where and during the visit, he committed to the school.{{Cite news |last=Kurelic |first=Bill |date=December 14, 2004 |title=Ringer commits to Michigan State |work=Rivals.com |url=http://michiganstate.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?ReturnTo=&sid=&script=content.asp&cid=366185&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid= |access-date=March 30, 2009}} In his career at Michigan State, Ringer was very successful. Ringer rushed for 4398 yards in his career at Michigan State, with a 4.1 yards per carry average. Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis has described Ringer's abilities by saying, "You can hit him and hit him and hit him and he just keeps on coming."{{Cite news |title=Quotes about Javon |url=http://www.ringer23.com/quotes.htm |url-status=dead |access-date=November 8, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081029053957/http://www.ringer23.com/quotes.htm |archive-date=October 29, 2008}}

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}} Ringer's college numbers are similar to those of Emmitt Smith, Thurman Thomas, Brian Westbrook and Frank Gore.{{Cite news |date=March 29, 2009 |title=JAVON RINGER On All Access Football |work=blogtalkradio.com |url=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stations/fantasysportschannel/All-Access-Football/2009/03/29/JAVON-RINGER-On-All-Access-Football |access-date=March 30, 2009}} In 2010, Ringer was named an honorable mention, along with another Michigan State player Charles Rogers, in ESPN's "Big Ten players of the decade".{{Cite news |last=Rittenberg |first=Adam |date=January 19, 2010 |title=Big Ten players of the decade |work=ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/9387/big-ten-players-of-the-decade |access-date=January 20, 2010}}

In 2005, as a Freshman, Ringer earned honorable mention Freshman All-America status from The Sporting News. He was also named to The Sporting News Big Ten All-Freshman Team. He finished with 122 carries for 817 yards, the second-best single-season rushing total by a True freshman in MSU history.

In 2006, as a sophomore, Ringer earned the Biggie Munn Award given to the team's most inspirational player. In eight games (including five starts), he led the Spartans in rushing with 86 carries for 497 yards, despite missing five games with a knee injury. Then-Spartans coach John L. Smith said of Ringer, "Javon Ringer is a special player and a special young man. He has incredible heart and courage. After suffering what appeared to be a season-ending knee injury, Javon willed himself back onto the playing field. He worked his tail off, so he could go to the field and compete with his teammates."{{Cite news |date=November 21, 2006 |title=Stanton Named 2006 Spartan Football MVP |url=http://msuspartans.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112106aaa.html |access-date=April 7, 2009 |archive-date=December 30, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071230015602/http://msuspartans.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112106aaa.html |url-status=dead }}

After his sophomore year, Ringer changed his number from 39 to 23.

As a junior, in 2007, Ringer had a breakout season, rushing for 1,447 yards on 245 carries with a 5.9 average, becoming Michigan State's first 1,000 yard carrier since T. J. Duckett in 2001. In addition, he was named Second Team All-Big Ten in the coaches and media polls.

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In April 2008, NFL draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. named Ringer as his choice as the best back in the class of 2009.{{Cite news |last=Mackinder |first=Chris |date=April 10, 2008 |title=Thomas best WR in '08 class |work=blog.mlive.com |url=http://blog.mlive.com/ganggreen/2008/04/thomas_best_wr_in_08_class.html |url-status=live |access-date=April 7, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080621232649/http://blog.mlive.com/ganggreen/2008/04/thomas_best_wr_in_08_class.html |archive-date=June 21, 2008}} Going into 2008, Ringer ranked 6th all time on MSU's rushing list with 3,259 yards. Also, his 596 carries is 7th in school history. He also was seventh on MSU's all purpose yardage list with 4,311.

In 2008, as a senior, Ringer was mentioned on several Heisman Trophy watch lists.{{Cite news |last=Rittenberg |first=Adam |date=September 20, 2008 |title=Ringer on Heisman radar after another gem |work=ESPN.com |url=http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten/0-2-179/Ringer-on-Heisman-radar-after-another-gem.html |url-status=dead |access-date=October 12, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080924043825/http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten/0-2-179/Ringer-on-Heisman-radar-after-another-gem.html |archive-date=September 24, 2008}} He was nominated for three national awards: the Maxwell Award (given to the College football Player of the Year), Walter Camp Award, and the Doak Walker Award (nation's top running back). He was a preseason third-team All-American and first-team All-Big Ten selection by Phil Steele's College Football Preview, where he was rated 6th among the nation's top running backs. The Chicago Tribune calls Ringer a "Brusing Runner", a title former teammate Jehuu Caulcrick also acquired.{{Cite news |last=Hamilton |first=Brian |date=September 19, 2008 |title=Bruises? MSU running back Ringer's a bruise |publisher=Chicago Tribune |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/notredame/chi-080919-notre-dame-football-javon-ringer,0,3318233.story |access-date=October 12, 2008}}{{Cite news |title=Bowl Breakdown: Champs Sports |work=CNN |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/ncaa/specials/bowls/2007/12/27/champs.sports/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071231161720/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/ncaa/specials/bowls/2007/12/27/champs.sports/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 31, 2007 |access-date=May 24, 2008}} Ringer was also named as one of four team captains Ringer also had never carried the ball more than thirty times in a game before the 2008 season, a mark he exceeded multiple times in 2008.{{Cite news |last=Samuelsen |first=Jamie |date=September 8, 2008 |title=Don't get used to seeing Javon Ringer with 30 carries |work=Detroit Free Press |url=http://www.freep.com/article/20080908/SPORTS07/80908062/ |access-date=March 30, 2009}}

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On August 30, against {{cfb link|year=2008|team=California Golden Bears football|school=University of California|title=California}}, Ringer had 200 all-purpose yards, including a career-best 102 yards on kickoff returns, he had 81 yards on the ground on 27 attempts with two touchdowns.{{Cite news |title=Riley, Bears offense too much for scrappy Spartans |work=ESPN.com |publisher=AP |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282430025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080907004011/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282430025 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 7, 2008 |access-date=April 2, 2009}} On September 6, against {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Eastern Michigan Eagles football|school=Eastern Michigan University|title=Eastern Michigan University}}, Ringer was named Big Ten Tri-Player of the Week after scoring a career-high five touchdowns, with 205 all-purpose yards. He rushed for 135 yards on a 34 carries.{{Cite news |title=Ringer racks up five TDs as Michigan State romps |work=ESPN.com |publisher=AP |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282500127 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080924143845/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282500127 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 24, 2008 |access-date=April 2, 2009}} On September 13, 2008, against {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Florida Atlantic Owls football|school=Florida Atlantic University|title=Florida Atlantic University}}, Ringer was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for the second week in a row, when he rushed for 282 yards on 43 carries, with a 6.6 average, scoring 2 touchdowns.{{Cite news |title=Michigan St. blanks FAU behind Ringer's career-high 282 rushing yards |work=ESPN.com |publisher=AP |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282570127 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080916070008/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282570127 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 16, 2008 |access-date=April 2, 2009}} His rushing yardage and number of carries were career highs at the time.{{Cite news |date=September 16, 2008 |title=Florida Atlantic/ Michigan State Recap |work=Rivals.com |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/boxscore?gid=200809130030 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140422192025/https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/boxscore?gid=200809130030 |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 22, 2014 |access-date=October 12, 2008 }} In that game, he had 309 all-purpose yards, which is 2nd all time in MSU History. On September 20, against {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|school=University of Notre Dame|title=Notre Dame}}, Ringer had 39 carries for 201 yards, including two touchdowns. His performance made him the first player to earn the Big Ten Offensive Player of the week award for the three consecutive weeks.{{Cite news |last=Rittenberg |first=Adam |date=September 22, 2008 |title=Big Ten (official) Players of the Week |work=ESPN.com |url=http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten/0-2-189/Big-Ten--official--Players-of-the-Week.html |url-status=dead |access-date=October 12, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080925054120/http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten/0-2-189/Big-Ten--official--Players-of-the-Week.html |archive-date=September 25, 2008}}{{Cite news |title=Michigan State RB Ringer flattens Notre Dame with 201 yards |work=ESPN.com |publisher=AP |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282640127 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080924050827/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282640127 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 24, 2008 |access-date=April 2, 2009}} On September 27, against Indiana, Ringer had a career-high 44 carries for 198 yards and one touchdown{{Cite news |title=Player Profile- Javon Ringer |url=http://msuspartans.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ringer_javon00.html |url-status=dead |access-date=October 12, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081222161948/http://msuspartans.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ringer_javon00.html |archive-date=December 22, 2008}}{{Cite news |title=Player Profile- Javon Ringer |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/12520/javon-ringer |access-date=October 12, 2008}}{{Cite news |title=Ringer helps Michigan State score wild win over Indiana |work=ESPN.com |publisher=AP |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282710084 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713224435/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282710084 |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 13, 2012 |access-date=April 2, 2009}}

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On October 5, against {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Iowa Hawkeyes football|school=University of Iowa|title=Iowa}}, Ringer had a then season-low 25 carries for 91 yards and no touchdowns.{{Cite news |title=Michigan State makes key stop to hold off Iowa |work=ESPN.com |publisher=AP |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282780127 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081005223522/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282780127 |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 5, 2008 |access-date=April 2, 2009}} After this win, Michigan State entered the national rankings at #23 On October 11, against {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Northwestern Wildcats football|school=Northwestern University|title=Northwestern}}, Ringer had 124 yards on 35 with 2 touchdowns.{{Cite news |title=Ringer, Michigan State run down Northwestern |work=ESPN.com |publisher=AP |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282850077 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013123510/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282850077 |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 13, 2008 |access-date=April 2, 2009}} Ringer now had 1,112 yards, becoming the first Spartan with back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons since T. J. Duckett did it in 2000–2001.{{Cite news |title=Ringer, Michigan State run down Northwestern |work=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282850077 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013123510/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282850077 |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 13, 2008 |access-date=October 12, 2008}} After this game, Michigan State had a record of 6–1, their best start since 2003. On October 16, Michigan State created a [https://web.archive.org/web/20081025095813/http://www.ringer23.com/ website] dedicated to Ringer.{{Cite news |last=Lage |first=Larry |date=October 19, 2008 |title=No. 12 Buckeyes, Pryor rout Michigan State 45–7 |work=USA Today |publisher=AP |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2008-10-19-2333029152_x.htm |access-date=April 2, 2009}} Two days later, in a 45–7 loss against a tough {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Ohio State Buckeyes football|school=Ohio State University|title=OSU}} run defense, Ringer had a then season low 16 carries for only 67 yards. On October 25, against the {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Michigan Wolverines football|school=University of Michigan|title=Michigan}}, Ringer had 37 carries for 194 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Spartans to their first victory at Michigan since 1990 and snapping a six-game losing streak against their rivals.{{Cite news |last=Rittenberg |first=Adam |date=October 24, 2008 |title=Spartans, Wolverines give rivalry its due |work=ESPN.com |url=http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten/0-2-490/Spartans--Wolverines-give-rivalry-its-due.html |url-status=dead |access-date=October 25, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081026042553/http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten/0-2-490/Spartans--Wolverines-give-rivalry-its-due.html |archive-date=October 26, 2008}}{{Cite news |date=October 25, 2008 |title=MSU vs. UM |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=282990130 |access-date=October 25, 2008}}

On November 1, against {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Wisconsin Badgers football|school=University of Wisconsin–Madison|title=Wisconsin}}, Ringer, who was slowed by a stomach virus,{{Cite news |last=Lage |first=Larry |date=November 1, 2008 |title=Michigan State beats Wisconsin on late field goal |work=USA Today |publisher=AP |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/bigten/2008-11-22-penn-state-michigan-state_N.htm |access-date=April 2, 2009}} had 21 carries for a then season low 54 yards, with 2 rushing touchdowns.{{Cite news |title=Wisconsin VS MSU |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=283060127 |access-date=November 1, 2008}} On November 8, against {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Purdue Boilermakers football|school=Purdue University|title=Purdue}}, Ringer had 32 carries for 121 yards (a 3.8 average) with 2 touchdowns.{{Cite news |title=Purdue vs. MSU |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=283130127 |access-date=November 8, 2008}} Purdue coach Joe Tiller said of Ringer after the game, "I don't know if he gets stronger or if the opponent just begins to wear down. But he's had multiple games where he's broken big plays in the second half. That tells me this guy is great from an endurance point of view."{{Cite news |last=Martin |first=Tim |date=November 7, 2008 |title=Michigan St. looks to keep momentum against Purdue |work=USA Today |publisher=AP |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2008-11-07-2998369301_x.htm |access-date=April 2, 2009}} On November 22, against {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Penn State Nittany Lions football|school=Penn State University|title=Penn State}}, Ringer had a season low 17 carries for a season low 42 yards.{{Cite news |date=November 23, 2008 |title=Penn State off to Rose Bowl after 49–18 rout of Mich. State |work=USA Today |publisher=AP |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/bigten/2008-11-22-penn-state-michigan-state_N.htm |access-date=April 2, 2009}}{{Cite news |title=MSU vs. PSU |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=283270213 |access-date=November 24, 2008}} Penn State had the nation's 10th best rushing defense at the time.{{Cite news |last=Martin |first=Tim |date=November 7, 2008 |title=No. 17 Michigan State keeps BCS hopes alive |work=USA Today |publisher=AP |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2008-11-18-1181572902_x.htm |access-date=April 2, 2009}}

Ringer's final game was against {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Georgia Bulldogs football|school=University of Georgia|title=Georgia}} in the 2009 Capital One Bowl on January 1, 2009, in which he had 20 carries for 47 total yards and 1 touchdown, the game was supposed to be a "showdown" between Ringer and Georgia RB Knowshon Moreno, but both players combined for only 43 carries and 109 yards, with Ringer scoring the only touchdown.{{Cite news |date=January 2, 2009 |title=Georgia overcomes slow start to get past Michigan State |work=USA Today |publisher=AP |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/bowls/2009-01-01-capital-one_N.htm |access-date=April 2, 2009}} Ringer's numbers on the year set MSU single-season records for touchdowns and points scored. Ringer finished 2nd all time in MSU history (behind Lorenzo White) as leading rusher.{{Cite news |last=Rexrode |first=Joe |date=November 8, 2008 |title=www.greenandwhite.com/article/20081108/GW01/811080313/1099 |url=http://www.greenandwhite.com/article/20081108/GW01/811080313/1099 |access-date=November 24, 2008}} {{dead link|date=February 2018}} Ringer is MSU's all-time leader in all-purpose yards (5,349). His 823 career carries lead all-active FBS players and he ranks third in MSU history; his 4,351 career yards were first among active players on BCS teams.

Ringer was as high as second in the ESPN EXPERTS Heisman poll, but at one point dropped off of the list after two games with less than 100 yards rushing. After a good game against University of Michigan, he re-entered the Heisman poll and finished the season ranked 8th. The ESPN Fan poll ranked him third in Heisman voting, with over 10 percent of the votes{{Cite news |title=Fan Heisman Voting |work=ESPN.com |url=http://promo.espn.go.com/espn/contests/theheismanvote/ |url-status=dead |access-date=November 8, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081108022128/http://promo.espn.go.com/espn/contests/theheismanvote/ |archive-date=November 8, 2008}} Ringer was the only running back nominated for Heisman.

Ringer was named a first-team Midseason All-American by Sporting News Today, SI.com, CBSSports.com, CollegeFootballNews.com, Rivals.com, and Phil Steele. He was also named a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award, the Maxwell Award, and the Walter Camp Player of the Year award. He finished third for the Doak Walker Award behind Shonn Greene and Knowshon Moreno. Ringer finished seventh in College Football News Top 10 Player Race (for national player of the year).{{Cite news |title=Ringer23.com |url=http://www.ringer23.com/ |url-status=dead |access-date=November 8, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081025095813/http://www.ringer23.com/ |archive-date=October 25, 2008}} He was also named an Associated Press First-Team All-American. He was also a candidate for Big Ten Player of the Year. Ringer finished his 2008 season leading the nation in rushing attempts (370), coming in second in total rushing yards (1590), first in rushing touchdowns (21). He also finished third in the nation in yards per game (132.5) and all-purpose yardage (1974). He averaged more than 30 carries a game and had 92 more carries than anyone else in college football. His 44 carries against Indiana were the most by any college football player in a single game in 2008.

He graduated in 2009 with a Sociology major.

Ringer finished his career at Michigan state with the following rankings:

In April 2008, NFL draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. named Ringer as the best back in the class of 2009. However, when Mel Kiper revised his 2009 draft choices in February 2009, Ringer was not listed among Kiper's top five running backs.{{Cite news |last=Kiper, Jr. |first=Mel |date=February 26, 2009 |title=Kiper's Top 5 by position |work=ESPN.com |url=https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft09/insider/columns/story?columnist=kiper_jr_mel&id=3934418&action=login&appRedirect=http%253a%252f%252finsider.espn.go.com%252fnfl%252fdraft09%252finsider%252fcolumns%252fstory%253fcolumnist%253dkiper_jr_mel%2526id%253d3934418 |access-date=March 2, 2009}} It was revealed Ringer has been playing on a torn lateral meniscus, which he had surgery on six days after the season ended. Ringer has said he has worked out at the combine with his knee at "80%".{{Cite news |last=Shelton |first=Shannon |date=February 28, 2009 |title=Ringer works out for scouts with '80%' knee |work=• FREE PRESS SPORTS |url=http://www.freep.com/article/20090228/SPORTS07/902280363/1048/SPORTS/Ringer+works+out+for+scouts+with++80+++knee |url-status=dead |access-date=March 3, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151013085222/http://www.freep.com/article/20090228/SPORTS07/902280363/1048/SPORTS/Ringer%2Bworks%2Bout%2Bfor%2Bscouts%2Bwith%2B%2B80%2B%2B%2Bknee |archive-date=October 13, 2015}} Ringer skipped the 2009 Senior Bowl because of his injury.{{Cite news |last=Burke |first=Chris |date=January 17, 2009 |title=Javon Ringer Sits Out Senior Bowl With Knee Injury |work=ncaafootball.fanhouse.com |url=http://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/2009/01/17/javon-ringer-sits-out-senior-bowl-with-knee-injury/ |access-date=March 30, 2009}}{{Quote box

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}} Despite the injury, Ringer chose to participate in the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. He clocked in at 4.59. Ringer was quoted as saying "I personally was disappointed because I know I'm a lot faster than that. But I was able to do that just coming off knee surgery, so if I look at it that way, I'm happy." He finished third among running backs in the 20-yard shuttle (4.11 seconds) and fifth in the three-cone drill (6.87 seconds). During the combine, Ringer said he interviewed with 12 teams. ESPN.com ranked him as the 8th best running back in the draft.{{Cite news |title=Javon Ringer |url=http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?page=local&id=23856&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfldraft%2fdraft%2ftracker%2fplayer%3fpage%3dlocal%26id%3d23856 |access-date=March 3, 2009}} When Scouts Inc. graded Ringer, they gave him a 1 (Exceptional) in Character. They said of Ringer, "No off-the-field issues we are aware of. Coaches and teammates have only positive things to say about him. Outstanding intangibles." Ringer was a projected third-round pick by walterfootball.com.{{Cite news |date=March 28, 2009 |title=2009 NFL Mock Draft: Round Three |work=WalterFootball.com |url=http://www.walterfootball.com/draft2009_3.php |access-date=March 28, 2009}} Another site lists him as a mid-second round draft choice.{{Cite news |last=Holmes |first=Carlos |date=March 11, 2009 |title=Ringer still projected as 2nd-rounder ; Tailback from CJ optimistic about NFL despite January knee surgery. |work=Dayton Daily News |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-19985094.html |url-status=dead |access-date=March 28, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025060143/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-19985094.html |archive-date=October 25, 2012}} A Dayton Daily News article states that Ringer is "Still projected as a 2nd-rounder", despite the injury. The same article stated that Ringer interviewed with the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals at the NFL combine.{{Cite news |last=Holmes |first=Carlos |date=March 15, 2004 |title=Ringer still projected as 2nd-rounder |work=Dayton Daily News |url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/ringer-still-projected-as-2nd-rounder-58326.html |access-date=April 12, 2009}}

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Ringer was one of three MSU players to be invited to the NFL Combine, along with QB Brian Hoyer and safety Otis Wiley.{{Cite news |last=Grinczel |first=Steve |date=February 6, 2009 |title=Javon Ringer, Brian Hoyer, Otis Wiley invited to NFL Scouting Combine |publisher=Mlive.com |url=http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/02/javon_ringer_brian_hoyer_otis.html |access-date=March 27, 2009}}{{ external media

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}} Ringer took part in Michigan State's 2009 NFL Pro Day at the Duffy Daugherty indoor facility.{{Cite news |date=March 19, 2009 |title=Spartans Hold Annual NFL Pro Day |publisher=msuspartans.cstv.com |url=http://msuspartans.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/031809aac.html |access-date=March 27, 2009 |archive-date=March 22, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090322181423/http://msuspartans.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/031809aac.html |url-status=dead }} Ringer's shuttle time was 3.89, which was faster than the fastest time at the NFL combine.{{Cite news |last=Brandt |first=Gil |title=RB Ringer, DE Long create buzz at Michigan State |work=National Football League |url=http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/03/28/rb-ringer-de-long-talk-of-michigan-state/ |url-status=live |access-date=March 30, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090330003420/http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/03/28/rb-ringer-de-long-talk-of-michigan-state/ |archive-date=March 30, 2009}} Ringer said of the workout, "I think I did pretty well, especially coming back from my knee injury. I'm still not 100 percent, probably around 85 or 90. This is basically another big stepping stone from what I did at the combine. Now that I was able to do some training, I felt like my change of direction was superb. I feel like I did really well in the shuttle and in the three-cone drill." Ringer improved his forty time from a 4.59 at the combine to a 4.42 during Pro Days.{{Cite news |last=Trogan |first=Mike |date=March 19, 2009 |title=Several Spartans improve stock at MSU Pro Day |url=http://blog.mlive.com/ganggreen/2009/03/several_spartans_improve_stock.html |url-status=live |access-date=March 27, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319042907/http://blog.mlive.com/ganggreen/2009/03/several_spartans_improve_stock.html |archive-date=March 19, 2012}} When asked about where he wants to get drafted, Ringer responded, "I'll go anywhere. To get picked up somewhere will be a blessing."{{Cite news |last=Brudnell |first=Mike |date=March 19, 2009 |title=Spartans measure up at NFL pro day |work=Detroit Free Press |publisher=Freep.com |url=http://www.freep.com/article/20090319/SPORTS07/903190389/1055/SPORTS07/Spartans+measure+up+at+NFL+pro+day |url-status=dead |access-date=March 28, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151013083716/http://www.freep.com/article/20090319/SPORTS07/903190389/1055/SPORTS07/Spartans%2Bmeasure%2Bup%2Bat%2BNFL%2Bpro%2Bday |archive-date=October 13, 2015}} Ringer's performance at Pro Day "absolutely blew NFL teams away", due to putting up impressive numbers while not fully recovered.{{Cite news |last=Holmes |first=Carlos |date=September 22, 2009 |title=Javon Ringer back in the mix among top prospects |work=Dayton Daily News |url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2009/03/22/ddn032309spbigcweb.html |access-date=March 28, 2009}} With his draft stock on the rise, Ringer has worked out with several NFL teams, including the Denver Broncos, the Tennessee Titans and the San Diego Chargers.{{Cite news |last=Steuber |first=Chris |date=September 21, 2009 |title=2009 NFL Draft: Denver Has A Nice Ring To It |work=MSN |publisher=Scout.com |url=http://profootball.scout.com/2/849378.html |url-status=dead |access-date=March 28, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090325040232/http://profootball.scout.com/2/849378.html |archive-date=March 25, 2009}} He has also drawn interest from the Seattle Seahawks.{{Cite news |last=Moore |first=Kyle |date=April 2, 2009 |title=Seattle Seahawks Need a Running Back |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/149454-seattle-needs-running-back |url-status=live |access-date=April 2, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090403180530/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/149454-seattle-needs-running-back |archive-date=April 3, 2009}} He has since received workouts from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Buffalo Bills, and the New York Jets.{{Cite news |last=Sanders |first=Zach |date=April 7, 2009 |title=NFL Draft Analysis: Javon Ringer, RB, Michigan State Spartans |work=KFFL |url=http://www.kffl.com/article.php/100837/512 |access-date=April 8, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} A website that predicts him as a 3rd to 4th rounder also compares him to Priest Holmes. Ringer stated about his knee right before the draft, "My leg feels fine. Right now, I'll give it between 90 and 95%." One site calls Ringer a "willing, if undersized, workhorse", but also questions his durability.{{Cite news |last=Niyo |first=John |date=April 14, 2009 |title=Knowshon Moreno viewed as draft's most complete running back |work=The Detroit News |url=http://www.detnews.com/article/20090414/SPORTS0101/904140357/1126/sports0101/Knowshon+Moreno+viewed+as+draft+s+most+complete+running+back |access-date=April 16, 2009}} Mel Kiper said of Ringer "He's only 5–9, 205, but he's remarkably strong, a good athlete and just a tough kid with great character. He blocks extremely well, and he'll be a very serviceable No. 2 back. He'll probably end up being a fourth- or fifth-round pick."{{Cite news |last=Grinczel |first=Steve |date=April 25, 2009 |title=Javon Ringer, other Spartans await NFL draft fate |work=mlive.com |url=http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/04/javon_ringer_other_spartans_aw.html |access-date=April 26, 2009}} Ringer spent time with his family in Dayton, Ohio, on April 25 watching the draft and celebrating his mother's birthday, waiting to get selected.{{Cite news |last=Shelton |first=Shannon |date=April 10, 2009 |title=Javon Ringer preps for NFL Draft, discusses '09 Spartans |work=Detroit Free Press |url=http://www.freep.com/article/20090410/SPORTS07/904100361/1055/rss20 |url-status=dead |access-date=April 11, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090413175011/http://www.freep.com/article/20090410/SPORTS07/904100361/1055/rss20 |archive-date=April 13, 2009}}

{{Main article|2009 Tennessee Titans season}}

Ringer was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft, 173rd overall, and the 11th running back taken overall.{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |access-date=February 25, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=April 26, 2009 |title=Titans select Javon Ringer |work=Rotoworld.com |url=http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=5137&line=143064&spln=1 |access-date=April 26, 2009}}{{Cite news |title=NFL Draft Tracker |work=NFL.com |publisher=National Football League |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2009/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-round/dt-by-round-input:5 |url-status=live |access-date=July 30, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090403015655/http://www.nfl.com/draft/2009/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-round/dt-by-round-input:5 |archive-date=April 3, 2009}} At the time of being drafted, he was one of eight running backs on the Titans' roster.{{Cite news |title=Titans-Player roster |work=titansonline.com |url=http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster.html |access-date=April 26, 2009}} Terry McCormick of the Nashville City Paper, when grading the Titans' draft, gave the Ringer pick an "A".{{Cite news |last=McCormick |first=Terry |date=April 27, 2009 |title=Analysis: Only time will tell, but Titans' draft looks solid |work=Nashville City Paper |url=http://www.nashvillecitypaper.com/content/sports/analysis-only-time-will-tell-titans%E2%80%99-draft-looks-solid |url-status=dead |access-date=July 15, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090501120917/http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/sports/analysis-only-time-will-tell-titans%E2%80%99-draft-looks-solid |archive-date=May 1, 2009}}{{Externalimage

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}} He was the only MSU player drafted in 2009.{{Cite news |last=Shannon |first=Shelton |date=April 26, 2009 |title=MSU's Javon Ringer drafted by Titans in 5th round |work=Detroit Free Press |url=http://www.freep.com/article/20090426/SPORTS07/90426028/1048/SPORTS/MSU+s+Javon+Ringer+drafted+by+Titans+in+5th+round |url-status=dead |access-date=April 26, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090429044447/http://www.freep.com/article/20090426/SPORTS07/90426028/1048/SPORTS/MSU%2Bs%2BJavon%2BRinger%2Bdrafted%2Bby%2BTitans%2Bin%2B5th%2Bround |archive-date=April 29, 2009}} Ringer said of his future pro career, "I definitely have something to prove with me showing that I am just as good, if not better, than a lot of the running backs that went above me. I don't want to be one of those running backs who is titled as, He was a good running back in college and went to the NFL and became a bust. I want to make sure I continue to be called a great running back also in the NFL."{{Cite news |last=Grinczel |first=Steve |date=April 27, 2009 |title=Javon Ringer: I have something to prove in NFL |work=mlive.com |url=http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/04/javon_ringer_i_have_something.html |access-date=April 27, 2009}} Ringer was expected to play special teams and operate as a third-down back.{{Cite news |last=Rexrode |first=Joe |date=April 27, 2009 |title=Titans select MSU's Ringer in fifth round |work=greenandwhite.com |url=http://www.greenandwhite.com/article/20090427/GW01/904270320/1023/GW&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL |access-date=April 28, 2009}} Because 23 was taken by Donnie Nickey, Ringer was assigned #3, a number normally prohibited for use by running backs. He kept the number until early August, when he switched to number 21.

Ringer participated in his first organized team activities in May 2009. When talking about rookie camp, he said "Ability-wise, I feel like I am good with competing. Strength, speed and quickness, I feel like I am OK. It's just the plays are a lot more complicated than college, and I am trying to get used to it. I just need some more time. We all just need time. But the veterans have been helpful."{{Cite news |last=Shelton |first=Shanon |date=May 25, 2009 |title=NFL camp makes Javon Ringer feel frosh |work=Detroit Free Press |publisher=Freep.com |url=http://www.freep.com/article/20090525/SPORTS07/905250416/ |url-status=dead |access-date=May 31, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090531130620/http://www.freep.com/article/20090525/SPORTS07/905250416/ |archive-date=May 31, 2009}} Ringer and the Titans agreed to a multi-year contract on July 21, 2009.{{Cite news |last=Bull |first=Kevin |date=July 21, 2009 |title=Ringer agrees to terms |work=freep.com |publisher=Detroit Free Press |url=http://freep.com/article/20090721/SPORTS07/90721032/Titans-agree-to-terms-with-MSU-s-Javon-Ringer |url-status=dead |access-date=July 30, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160124002359/http://www.freep.com/article/20090721/SPORTS07/90721032/Titans-agree-to-terms-with-MSU-s-Javon-Ringer |archive-date=January 24, 2016}} His base salary was expected to be $310,000. The Titans' running backs coach Earnest Byner said of Ringer, “Bringing in Javon has definitely added to the mix because, right away, guys know he's something to reckon with because they see what he's done out here."

Ringer participated in the Titans' training camp in Clarksville and Nashville, Tennessee, which started July 25.{{Cite news |title=2009 NFL Training camp schedules |work=fftoolbox.com |url=http://www.fftoolbox.com/football/2009/nfl-training-camps.cfm |url-status=dead |access-date=July 30, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090328134923/http://www.fftoolbox.com/football/2009/nfl-training-camps.cfm |archive-date=March 28, 2009}}{{Externalimage

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}} Titans head coach Jeff Fisher said of Ringer "He's got great run skills and he's in good shape, He's got a sense and a knack for pushing the ball north and south. Again we just finished the first day in pads, and he's probably had 10 reps, so we still have some time." Ringer also said "I am definitely doing a lot of watching, Different things that they do is the reason why they're successful in the NFL, so I am kind of watching and learning and seeing how they go about their business. ... I am asking questions and they've been very helpful with me."{{Cite news |last=Trodglen |first=Jimmy |date=August 4, 2009 |title=Ringer looking for role |work=The Leaf-Chronicle |url=http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20090804/SPORTS/908040340 |url-status=dead |access-date=August 4, 2009 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130204102114/http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20090804/SPORTS/908040340 |archive-date=February 4, 2013}}

Titans running backs coach Earnest Byner said of Ringer "You can see the running skills, the things that we saw when we watched him at Michigan State, Good patience, good body lean, the ability to set the inside zones, acceleration, vision. Can he go in and compete on offense? Yes he can. With the way things are progressing, with the competition ... that competition is going to make that third position much better."{{Cite news |last1=Estwick |first1=Gary |last2=Jim Wyatt |date=August 2, 2009 |title=Ringer off to good start with Titans |work=The Tennessean |url=http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090802/SPORTS01/90802020/1002/ |access-date=August 4, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}} Ringer commented on the role, saying "Special teams can help you win or lose a game. My goal coming in here was to be a productive player anyway possible. If special teams is it then that will be it. I know that's going to be a big deal. I know I'll get my chance sooner or later.”

Ringer was the favorite for the 3rd string running back role, which he won.{{Cite news |date=July 26, 2009 |title=Ringer Front runner for 3rd string role |work=Pro Football Weekly |url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/2009/07/26/ringer-front-runner-for-titans-third-rb-job |url-status=dead |access-date=July 30, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090730191731/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2009/07/26/ringer-front-runner-for-titans-third-rb-job |archive-date=July 30, 2009}}

The Titans were the first NFL team to play a preseason game, in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on August 9, 2009.{{Cite news |title=NFL Schedule |work=NFL |url=http://www.nfl.com/schedules?seasonType=REG&season=2009#Week |access-date=August 10, 2009}} Ringer played his NFL debut there. Ringer discussed the game earlier, saying, "I am very excited. I have never even been to an NFL game as a fan, so my first experience I am going to be playing in one, I am looking forward to it." Ringer had four carries for 14 yards, along with two catches for nine yards, while the Titans won 21–18.{{Cite news |date=August 9, 2009 |title=Buffalo 18, Tennessee 21 |work=ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=290809010 |access-date=August 10, 2009}} On August 15, in a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ringer lead the team in rushing with seven attempts for 51 yards, including a 36-yard touchdown run. The Titans won 27–20.{{Cite news |date=August 15, 2009 |title=Quick Take: Young rebounds; Titans top Bucs |work=NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter?game_id=54736&season=2009&displayPage=tab_gamecenter&week=PRE1 |access-date=August 16, 2009}}{{Externalimage

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}} In a 10–30 loss against the Dallas Cowboys, the first game in Cowboys Stadium, Ringer again led the team in rushing, this time with 33 yards on 5 attempts. He had what would have been a 17-yard touchdown run called back due to a penalty. He also had 2 catches for 6 yards, and averaged 34 yards on two kickoff return.{{Cite news |date=August 21, 2009 |title=Titans Vs Cowboys |work=NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter?game_id=54742&season=2009&displayPage=tab_gamecenter&week=PRE2 |access-date=August 23, 2009}}

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}} Ringer said after the game, referring to being drafted late "I think a lot of people thought I had a lot of wear and tear on me, too much, so they didn't know how much I have left, I just kind of laughed it off. I still feel good, and I think because of all that I'll never be complacent. I feel like I want to prove myself even more, and prove a lot of people wrong. Everything happens for a reason, though."{{Cite news |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=August 20, 2009 |title=Javon Ringer Pays off in Titans backfield |work=THE TENNESSEAN |url=http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090820/SPORTS01/90820082/0/COLUMNIST0501/Javon-Ringer-pays-off-in-Titans-backfield |access-date=August 23, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}} Titans quarterback Kerry Collins said of Ringer "He is a good football player. Some guys are just football players, and Javon Ringer is a football player. He is patient, remarkably patient for a rookie running back. He sees blocking schemes well and has a good feel for when to cut back and when not to cut back. He has shown a lot of moves. I think the kid has a bright future.” Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck also said “He has an understanding of the game, you can tell by the cuts he makes at times. The way he runs, and the way that he pays attention. You don't see the coaches get on him much for messing up, so that's big for a rookie. I've been impressed.’’ Tackle Michael Roos also added in, “He sees the block in progress, He can tell when a block is going to be made and he trusts that it will be made, so sometimes he is cutting before the block has even been made. You don't see that a lot. A few people have that, and he has definitely got it. Hopefully he can get reps with the (first team) a little more and see where it goes from there.’’

Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reported that Ringer was the favorite for the third-string job, and almost a lock to make the roster. Fullback Ahmard Hall said "He's a character guy, and you could tell that from the start, He's the total package. You rarely get that combination of humility and natural athletic ability and I think he has that great combination. You combine those two and you get someone who could be unstoppable." Of all the praise, Ringer responded, "I have to give credit to how I was brought up. I grew up in a religious family and I know without God none of this would be possible for me anyway, so that definitely keeps me humble. My personality is not to boast and brag about the accomplishments and things I am trying to do. Actions speak louder than words and that is what I try and strive for." In a 17–23 loss to the Cleveland Browns, Ringer only had one run for two yards.{{Cite news |date=August 29, 2009 |title=NFL Preseason- Titans at Browns |work=NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009082954/2009/PRE3/titans@browns#tab:analyze/analyze-channels:cat-post-boxscore |access-date=August 30, 2009}} Ringer finished off the pre-season with a 7 carry 18 yard performance, in a 27–13 win over the Green Bay Packers.{{Cite news |date=September 3, 2009 |title=NFL Game Center- Packers at Titans |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009090357/2009/PRE4/packers@titans#tab:analyze |access-date=September 4, 2009}}

Ringer finished the pre-season with 24 carries for 118 yards, with one touchdown and four catches for 15 yards, ranking 27th among all NFL running backs for the preseason.{{Cite news |date=September 3, 2009 |title=NFL Stats: by player categories |url=http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=0&statisticCategory=RUSHING&conference=null&season=2009&seasonType=PRE&d-447263-s=RUSHING_YARDS&d-447263-o=2&d-447263-n=1 |access-date=September 4, 2009}}Rankings sorted by rushing yards

The Titans were also the first team to play in the regular season, when they played the Steelers on September 10. Ringer was used to return kicks.{{Cite news |date=September 3, 2009 |title=Ringer is likely to be used to return kicks for the Titans atleast (sic) |url=http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Javon_Ringer/508600 |url-status=live |access-date=September 4, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710224717/http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Javon_Ringer/508600 |archive-date=July 10, 2011}} In the 10–13 overtime loss, Ringer had 3 Kick Returns, a 19 yard average, including a long of 21 yards.{{Cite news |date=September 10, 2009 |title=NFL Game Center- Titans at Steelers |work=NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009091000/2009/REG1/titans@steelers/analyze#analyze |url-status=dead |access-date=September 12, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090917022356/http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009091000/2009/REG1/titans@steelers/analyze#analyze |archive-date=September 17, 2009}} He also played on special teams, and had one tackle.{{Cite news |title=Tennessee Titans: Javon Ringer |work=titansonline.com |url=http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/Javon-Ringer/a8882180-e7e4-4f42-a3c4-c2e9a44cece5 |url-status=dead |access-date=November 24, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091206193728/http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/javon-ringer/a8882180-e7e4-4f42-a3c4-c2e9a44cece5/ |archive-date=December 6, 2009}} Ringer was again used as a kick returner, this time in a 31–34 loss to the Houston Texans. Ringer had 6 returns for a 20 yard average, with a long of 25, and no touchdowns.{{Cite news |date=September 22, 2009 |title=NFL Game Center- Texans at Titans |work=NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009092007/2009/REG2/texans@titans#tab:analyze |access-date=September 21, 2009}} He also played on special teams, but had no tackles. In a 17–24 week 3 loss to the New York Jets, Ringer was benched as the kick returner, and, while active, did not play in the game.{{Cite news |date=September 27, 2009 |title=NFL Game Center- titans at Jets |work=NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009092711/2009/REG3/titans@jets#tab:analyze |access-date=September 28, 2009}} Ringer's kick return replacement, Ryan Mouton, had two fumbles during returns. Despite this, Titan's coach Jeff Fischer stood behind his decision to bench Ringer.{{Cite news |last=Greenberg |first=Pierce |date=September 27, 2009 |title=Turnovers Plague Titans Against Jets |publisher=Titans Radio |url=http://www.titansradio.com/Article.asp?id=1519511&spid=27572 |url-status=live |access-date=September 28, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717062857/http://www.titansradio.com/Article.asp?id=1519511&spid=27572 |archive-date=July 17, 2011}} In a 37–17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Ringer was again active, but only played as a reserve on special teams.{{Cite news |date=October 4, 2009 |title=NFL Game Center- Titans at Jaguars |work=NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009100404/2009/REG4/titans@jaguars#tab:analyze |access-date=October 7, 2009}} Ringer was one of three Titans who did not register a stat.{{Cite news |date=October 6, 2009 |title=Ringer one of three titans not playing |work=CBS Sports |publisher=fantasysp.com |url=http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Javon_Ringer/566177 |url-status=live |access-date=October 19, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710225022/http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Javon_Ringer/566177 |archive-date=July 10, 2011}} The Titans, who last year had 13 wins, only three losses, started the season out zero wins four losses. They had their fifth loss of the season in a 31–9 loss to the Colts, a game in which Ringer was once again active, but only played special teams, not registering a stat.{{Cite news |date=October 11, 2009 |title=NFL Game Center- Colts at Titans |work=NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009101112/2009/REG5/colts@titans#tab:analyze |access-date=October 13, 2009}} Ringer was one of two Titans that did not record an offensive stat.{{Cite news |date=October 12, 2009 |title=Ringer, Jones don't factor |work=CBS Sports |publisher=fantasysp.com |url=http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Javon_Ringer/578947 |url-status=live |access-date=October 19, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710225006/http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Javon_Ringer/578947 |archive-date=July 10, 2011}} In a record-breaking 59–0 loss to the New England Patriots, Ringer had his first NFL carries, having 7 carries for 47 yards (6.7 average), including a 32 yard run, for no touchdowns,{{Cite news |date=October 18, 2009 |title=Titans vs Patriots |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=291018017 |access-date=October 18, 2009}} all amounting in Garbage time.{{Cite news |date=October 19, 2009 |title=Ringer rushed seven times for 47 yards |work=Rotoworld |publisher=fantasysp.com |url=http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Javon_Ringer/590540 |url-status=live |access-date=October 19, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710225122/http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Javon_Ringer/590540 |archive-date=July 10, 2011}} The Titans finished the game with negative seven passing yards as their record moved to 0 wins and 6 losses. Despite his performance in the loss, head coach Jeff Fisher said that Chris Johnson and LenDale White will continue to get the majority of the carries.{{Cite news |last=Estwick |first=Gary |date=October 27, 2009 |title=Titans DB duo uses bye week to recover |work=THE TENNESSEAN |url=http://www.tennessean.com/article/20091027/SPORTS01/910270353/1027/Titans++Cortland+Finnegan+and+Vincent+Fuller+use+bye+week+to+recover |access-date=October 28, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}} "There's not enough balls to go around. I wouldn't hesitate to put Ringer in if there's an issue," Fisher said. During a practice on October 28, 2009, Ringer injured his back and had to be carted off in an ambulance.{{Cite news |date=October 28, 2009 |title=Titans' Javon Ringer injured during practice |work=WKRN.com |url=http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=11401575#at |access-date=October 28, 2009 |archive-date=February 24, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224225758/http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=11401575#at |url-status=dead }} Fisher said of the injury "It could be any number of things and it would be unfair for me to speculate right now. He is obviously in some pain." The call to the hospital was initially phoned to treat a potentially "traumatic" injury, but tests have revealed that the injury is "not considered serious".{{Cite news |last=Schefter |first=Adam |date=October 28, 2009 |title=Javon Ringer: Javon Ringer not seriously hurt |work=Rotoworld |url=http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=5137&line=156877&spln=1 |access-date=October 28, 2009}} After spending a night with back problems, Ringer was released from the hospital early morning on October 29.{{Cite news |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=October 29, 2009 |title=Titans get good news on Ringer |work=The Tennessean |url=http://blogs.tennessean.com/titans/2009/10/29/titans-get-good-news-on-ringer/ |access-date=October 30, 2009}} Ringer was expected to miss a few weeks, as he was listed on the injury report with a back injury. Fisher commented on the injury, "We got some good news on Javon. He obviously didn't practice today, but he's going to be OK. We were really concerned about it. We feared the worst and we got good results," but would not elaborate as to the full extent of the injury. In a 30–13 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Ringer was declared inactive before the game, and did not play.{{Cite news |date=November 1, 2009 |title=NFL Game Center- Jaguars at Titans |work=NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009110109/2009/REG8/jaguars@titans |access-date=November 4, 2009}} It was however, the Titans first victory of the season. In week 9, Ringer was again inactive and did not play. In week 10, Ringer was listed as questionable, but was declared inactive, and did not play.{{Cite news |date=November 15, 2009 |title=NFL Game Center- Bills at Titans |work=NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009111506/2009/REG10/bills@titans |access-date=November 16, 2009}} In a 20–17 win against the Houston Texans, Ringer was inactive, and did not play.{{Cite news |date=November 23, 2009 |title=NFL game center- Titans vs Bills |work=NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009112300/2009/REG11/titans@texans |access-date=November 24, 2009}} In 20–17 win against the Arizona Cardinals, Ringer was listed as the #2 running back. He had one yard on one carry.{{Cite news |date=November 29, 2009 |title=NFL Game Center- Cardinals at Titans |work=NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009112908/2009/REG12/cardinals@titans |access-date=November 30, 2009}} Ringer played because LenDale White, the team's usual #2 Running back, was benched due to being late to a team meeting.{{Cite news |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=November 30, 2009 |title=LenDale White benched for being late to practice |work=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC SPORTS |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11/30/lendale-white-benched-for-being-late-to-practice/ |access-date=November 30, 2009}} Ringer was then inactive for the rest of the season.{{Cite news |last=Kuharsky |first=Paul |date=December 20, 2009 |title=Dolphins-Titans inactives |work=ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/7202/dolphins-titans-inactives |access-date=December 21, 2009}}{{Cite news |date=December 25, 2009 |title=Titans-Chargers inactives |work=titansonline.com |url=http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Titans-Chargers-Inactives/e625185c-42fa-4fa6-816b-79ca76b7715b |url-status=dead |access-date=December 26, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091227195100/http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Titans-Chargers-Inactives/e625185c-42fa-4fa6-816b-79ca76b7715b |archive-date=December 27, 2009}}{{Cite news |last=Coats |first=Bill |date=December 13, 2009 |title=Jackson again playing despite back problems, no practice |work=stltoday.com |url=https://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/around-the-horns/around-the-horns/2009/12/jackson-again-playing-despite-back-problems-no-practice/ |url-status=dead |access-date=December 13, 2009 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130203031651/http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/around-the-horns/around-the-horns/2009/12/jackson-again-playing-despite-back-problems-no-practice/ |archive-date=February 3, 2013}}{{Cite news |date=December 6, 2009 |title=NFL Game center- Titans at Colts |work=NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009120604/2009/REG13/titans@colts |access-date=December 8, 2009}} Ringer finished the season with eight attempts for 48 yards, playing in 7 games. The Titans were eliminated from playoff contention with a week 16 loss to the San Diego Chargers.{{Cite news |date=December 25, 2009 |title=Chargers vs Titans |work=ESPN |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=291225010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091229082924/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=291225010 |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 29, 2009 |access-date=December 26, 2009}}

{{Main article|2010 Tennessee Titans season}}

During the 2010 NFL draft, backup running back LenDale White was traded to the Seattle Seahawks.{{Cite news |last=Douglas |first=Sean E. |date=January 14, 2010 |title=Seattle Acquire two RBs |work=fantasy-info.co |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft10/news/story?id=5132314 |access-date=January 20, 2010}} Despite the team signing Stafon Johnson and LeGarrette Blount as undrafted free agents, head coach Jeff Fisher confirmed that Ringer would be the new backup running back, stating "We have a terrific running back [in Chris Johnson], and a very talented backup in Javon."{{Cite news |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=April 25, 2010 |title=LenDale White welcomes trade from Titans to Seahawks |work=THE TENNESSEAN |url=http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100425/SPORTS01/4250371/2162/SPORTS01/Titans+grant+White+s+trade+wish |access-date=April 27, 2010}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}} When Chris Johnson held out of training camp, Ringer took the first-string role. When discussing the backup running back role, offensive coordinator, Mike Heimerdinger said, "[Ringer's] been really good in training camp. I have a lot of confidence in Javon, with everything he has shown. He has the ability to make some runs... There's no reason why he can't be that guy."[http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100817/SPORTS01/8170344/Tennessee-Titan-Javon-Ringer-relaxes-in-backfield Javon Ringer relaxes in backfield] tennessean.com {{dead link|date=February 2024}} During the first pre-season game of the 2010 season, Ringer led the team in rushing yards (60 yards, seven carries). Fullback Ahmad Hall said of Ringer "Everybody knew he was a great back last year... He really, really immersed himself in the playbook, and picked everything up. If anything happened to C.J. he could definitely fill in and execute well. He is a smart guy, and he applies himself. The guy is a good running back."

Ringer finished the season with 329 yards on 51 carries, including two touchdowns, playing in all 16 games.{{Cite web |title=Javon Ringer |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/javonringer/79635/profile |access-date=May 4, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}

{{Main article|2011 Tennessee Titans season}}

In the 2011 season, Ringer played in 12 games, rushing for 185 yards on 59 attempts and one touchdown. He was primarily used as a receiving back, catching 28 passes for 187 yards. He also worked on special teams.{{Cite web |title=Titans GM Reinfeldt Believes Moss 'Will Probably go Elsewhere' |url=http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Titans-GM-Reinfeldt-Believes-Moss-Will-Probably-go-Elsewhere/634045f6-3f01-44db-84e7-82ad4b57f900 |access-date=May 4, 2017}} In week 14, Ringer broke his hand, resulting in him being placed on injured reserve after surgery.{{Cite web |title=Jim Wyatt on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/jwyattsports/statuses/145983163506765824 |access-date=May 4, 2017}}{{Cite web |title=Terry McCormick on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/terrymc13/statuses/146689227730583552 |access-date=May 4, 2017}}{{Cite web |title=Javon Ringer needs hand surgery – Pro Player Insiders Executive Editor Melissa Mahler |url=http://proplayerinsiders.com/nfl-player-team-news-features/javon-ringer-needs-hand-surgery/ |access-date=May 4, 2017 |website=proplayerinsiders.com|date=December 13, 2011 }}

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In 2012 season, Ringer missed several weeks with lingering injuries, including an infection in his arm that doctors told him could have led to amputation had it not been treated quickly.{{Cite web |title=Javon Ringer of Tennessee Titans: 'I could have lost my arm' |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000062282/article/javon-ringer-of-tennessee-titans-i-could-have-lost-my-arm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917013822/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000062282/article/javon-ringer-of-tennessee-titans-i-could-have-lost-my-arm |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 17, 2012 |access-date=May 4, 2017 |website=NFL.com}} In week 5, Ringer tore his MCL, causing him to miss the remainder of the season being placed on injured reserve.{{cite web | last=Alper | first=Josh | title=Titans place Javon Ringer on injured reserve | website=NBC Sports | date=2012-10-26 | url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/titans-place-javon-ringer-on-injured-reserve | access-date=2024-11-28}} The injury occurred late in the 4th quarter of a game between the Titans and the Minnesota Vikings {{Cite web |date=October 8, 2012 |title=Sorry, we can't seem to find the page you're looking for. |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/titans-to-sit-qb-jake-locker-vs-steelers-rb-javon-ringer-to-miss-4-6-weeks-with-sprained-knee/2012/10/08/74ba4cca-1197-11e2-9a39-1f5a7f6fe945_story.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109062531/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/titans-to-sit-qb-jake-locker-vs-steelers-rb-javon-ringer-to-miss-4-6-weeks-with-sprained-knee/2012/10/08/74ba4cca-1197-11e2-9a39-1f5a7f6fe945_story.html |archive-date=January 9, 2019 |access-date=May 4, 2017 |via=washingtonpost.com}} After only playing two games in 2012, Ringer's contract expired at the end of the season and he became a free-agent. He was not signed by a team since. Ringer missed 27 games in his four seasons due to injury.{{Cite web |title=Dolphins bring in several interesting names; Heat, Canes chatter; Bad news for Marlins – Sports Buzz |url=http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2013/04/dolphins-bring-in-several-interesting-names-heat-canes-chatter-bad-news-for-marlins.html |access-date=May 4, 2017 |website=miamiherald.typepad.com}}

Ringer had knee surgery in February 2013 to fix the injury he had.{{Cite web |title=Javon Ringer recovering from knee surgery |url=https://gotitans.com/threads/javon-ringer-recovering-from-knee-surgery.86156/ |access-date=May 4, 2017}} During the 2013 season, Ringer drew interest from the Miami Dolphins, but was ultimately not signed.

After spending a year out of football to rehab his knee injury, Ringer attempted to comeback to the sport in 2014. He participated at the MSU Pro Day and ran a 4.61 40-yard dash.{{Cite web |title=Dave Birkett on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/443446657376870402 |access-date=May 4, 2017}} The Pro Day results got him a workout with the Chicago Bears, who declined to sign him.{{Cite web |title=Brad Biggs on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/BradBiggs/status/453309821484158978 |access-date=May 4, 2017}}

In 2016, Michigan State hired Ringer as a recruiting intern for the football team.{{Cite web |last=Staudt |first=Tim |date=July 27, 2016 |title=MSU Adds Ringer To Football Staff |url=http://www.wilx.com/content/sports/MSU-Adds-Ringer-To-Football-Staff-388463852.html |access-date=May 4, 2017}}{{cite web | last=Snyder | first=Mark | title=Javon Ringer an example of Mark Dantonio tying Michigan State to past | website=Detroit Free Press | date=2016-08-01 | url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2016/07/31/michigan-state-spartans-javon-ringer-mark-dantonio/87894716/ | access-date=2025-04-20}}{{Cite web |date=April 4, 2017 |title=Updated roster, coaching changes revealed by Michigan State |url=http://www.theonlycolors.com/2017/4/4/15178390/updated-roster-coaching-changes-revealed-by-michigan-state |access-date=May 4, 2017 |website=The Only Colors}}

• 3x all-conference Selection (2004, 2003, 2002){{Cite news |title=Javon Ringer |work=Rivals.com |url=http://michiganstate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=27550#bi |access-date=January 20, 2010}}
• 3x All-Ohio Selection (2004, 2003, 2002)
• 4th in Mr. Football voting (2004)

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• Sporting News Honorable mention Freshman All-American (2005)
• Sporting News Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2005)
• Biggie Munn Award (2006)
• Big Ten Player of the Week (Week 5, 2007)
• Second Team All-Big Ten (2007)
• Michigan State team MVP (2007)
• Outstanding Underclass Back Award (2007){{Cite news |last=Conley |first=Ethan |date=November 19, 2007 |title=Spartans celebrate as season goes on |work=Lansing State Journal |url=http://www.greenandwhite.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071119/GW01/711190346/1099/gw01 |access-date=April 7, 2009}}
• Clarence J. Underwood Jr. Sportsmanship Award (2007)
• College Football Preview Preseason third-team All-American (2008)
• College Football Preview Preseason first-team All-Big Ten (2008)

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• Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week (Week 1, 2008)
• Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week (Week 2, 2008)
• Big Ten Tri-Player of the Week (Week 3, 2008)
• Sporting News First-team Midseason All-American (2008)
• SI.com First-team Midseason All-American (2008)
• CBSSports.com First-team Midseason All-American (2008)
• CollegeFootballNews.com First-team Midseason All-American (2008)
• Rivals.com First-team Midseason All-American (2008)
• Phil Steele First-team Midseason All-American (2008)
• 10th place in Heisman voting (2008){{Cite news |last=Low |first=Chris |date=October 7, 2008 |title=2008 Heisman Watch |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/heisman/index |url-status=live |access-date=October 12, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081103172306/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/heisman/index |archive-date=November 3, 2008}}{{Cite news |last=Mackinder |first=Chris |date=December 14, 2008 |title=Ringer finishes 10th in Heisman voting |work=blog.mlive.com |url=http://blog.mlive.com/ganggreen/2008/12/ringer_finishes_10th_in_heisma.html |url-status=live |access-date=April 7, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216071802/http://blog.mlive.com/ganggreen/2008/12/ringer_finishes_10th_in_heisma.html |archive-date=December 16, 2008}}
• First-team All-Big Ten (Coaches) (2008)

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• First-team All-Big Ten (Media) (2008)
• 3rd in Doak Walker award voting (2008)
• Maxwell Award semifinalist (2008)
• Walter Camp Award semifinalist (2008)
• Associated Press First-team All-American (2008)
• Big Ten Player of the Year candidate (2008)
• College Football News Top 10 Player Race- 7th (2008)
• College Football All-American (2008)
• Michigan State team MVP (2008){{Cite news |last=Grinczel |first=Steve |date=December 18, 2008 |title=Ringer named MSU football MVP |work=mlive.com |url=http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2008/12/ringer_named_msu_football_mvp.html |access-date=April 7, 2009}}
• Clarence J. Underwood Jr. Sportsmanship Award (2008)
• 2009 Senior Bowl invitee (Declined invite)

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• 2007 Champs Sports Bowl (L)
• 2009 Capital One Bowl (L)

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• [https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/12520/javon-ringer Javon Ringer statistics, ESPN.com]
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