Ryan played very well as a Junior in 2023. His outstanding played helped the Cincinnati Country Day Nighthawks to a 12-win season where they advanced to the 3rd round of the playoffs and held opposing offenses to just 7.8 points per game. he plays primarily as a SS. Against the pass, he shows good hip fluidity as he bails in zone and reads the QB before locating the ball. He times his jump well and shows good hands as he comes away with the INT. Against the run, he quickly reads run/pass and shows good play speed before meeting the RB in the hole. He shows good explosiveness as he delivers a hard hit for the tackle.

In 2022, Ryan’s excellent play helped the Cincinnati Country Day School Nighthawks to a 10-win season where they held opponents to 18.2 points per game and advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs. He lines up as a SS. Against the run, he quickly keys and diagnoses the play and uses his good play speed and athletic ability in pursuit. He shows very good explosiveness as he makes a big hit preventing a gain of significant yardage. Against the pass, he patrols his zone with his good athleticism while reading the QB. He locates the ball before using his quality play speed to put himself in good position to make a play before coming away with a PBU or an INT.

In 2022, Ryan helped the Cincinnati Country Day School Nighthawks to a 10-win season, average 32.8 points per game and advance to the 2nd round of the playoffs. He plays as a SS. Against the pass, he effectively reads the QB, uses his good play speed to put himself in position to make a play and shows good hands as he makes the interception. Against the run, he quickly reads run/pass, shows great closing speed and exhibits good instincts as he takes good angles in pursuit before delivering a big hit behind the LOS for a TFL.