Grand Island’s Ryan Boehle Ryan Boehle 6'2" | 220 lbs | DL Grand Island | 2027 State NE is a flat-out “lunch pail” player who just shows up and produces from wherever he’s lined up. Ryan is being looked at as a defensive prospect who can play on the defensive line or linebacker after racking up 73 tackles, 13 TFLs, two sacks, five fumble recoveries, and two forced fumbles. However, he did really surprise us with a solid 292 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 58 carries on offense. Given Ryan’s versatility, I still think his highest ceiling is on defense, where he mostly played defensive end last season, but I could see him move to an inside LB role or even as a 3-4 OLB. Boehle performs many of his duties very well, including holding the edge against the run, before using his violent hands to disengage and continue his pursuit. He is strong enough to collapse pockets with his powerful bull rush, using his leverage and powerful base to drive blockers off the line. Offensively, Ryan plays like a runaway truck that can plow through the heart of a defense, taking defenders down as he does so. His mean streak as a blocker also opened the door for him to be recruited as an H-back type of play. Sleeper prospect ready to shine!

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The season may not be going the way the Islanders have hoped for, but there have still been several bright spots on the roster, including junior Ryan Boehle Ryan Boehle 6'2" | 220 lbs | DL Grand Island | 2027 State NE . Ryan is a player I have projected as a linebacker at the next level, but he is currently playing on the defensive line and has found ways to make plays with a team-leading 49 tackles, 8 TFLs, two sacks, five fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble. Whether Boehle continues on the DL at the next level is unknown, but I do think his experience at defensive end will pay dividends eventually. He is showing that he can hold the edge by stacking blockers at the line of scrimmage before ripping away to pursue the ball. He’s quite the force at the point of contact when tackling and is a pretty secure tackler when he meets backs in the hole. Boehle keeps his hands very active to work through blocks and has a good motor to stay in pursuit of the ball carrier. Interesting prospect who should gain attention sooner rather than later!

Grand Island’s Ryan Boehle Ryan Boehle 6'2" | 220 lbs | DL Grand Island | 2027 State NE is one of five new additions to the rankings. After a second look over some of his tape, it was clear that Ryan deserves a spot on the list. Although he didn’t see varsity time as a freshman, his size and athleticism project him as a prospect to watch. Standing at 6’2″ and 215 pounds, Ryan has a strong, sturdy frame with good speed that allows him to cover a good chunk of field and close on the ball quickly. He opened some eyes with a few of his heavy-hitting tackles on tape. His athleticism and explosiveness also translate to the offensive side of the ball, where he flowed through defenses as the freshman team RB. Versatile athlete with several seasons to continue fine-tuning his craft!